Whirlpool W10558490A Wire Direct Wire Connection, Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection

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4-Wire Direct Wire Connection

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections.

1. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection

 

 

1"

 

(25

mm)

 

 

(127

5"

)

 

 

 

mm

 

 

 

Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so washer/dryer may be moved if needed.

Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 11/2" (38 mm) from remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends of wires into hooks.

When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw.

2. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

A

B

DC

Remove center terminal block screw (A). Remove neutral ground wire (B) from external ground conductor screw (C). Connect neutral ground wire (B) and place the hooked end (hook facing right) of the neutral wire (D) (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw (A) of the terminal block. Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screw.

3. Connect ground wire

G C

Connect ground wire (green or bare) (G) of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw (C). Tighten screw.

4. Connect other wires

Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws.

5.Tighten strain relief screw.

6.Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

7.You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”

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Contents Table of Contents WASHER/DRYER SafetyWASHER/DRYER Safety Tools needed Optional tools Installation RequirementsParts supplied If you have You will need Mobile Home Additional Installation Requirements Recessed area or closet installationMobile home installations require Location RequirementsDimensions DIMENSIONS/CLEARANCESClearances Front View Side View Back ViewFloor standpipe drain system Drain SystemWall standpipe drain system Floor drain systemIt is your responsibility Electrical RequirementsElectrical Connection Install front leveling legs Install rear leveling legsOpen washer lid and pull out foam packing ring Choose electrical connection type Electrical ConnectionRemove terminal block cover Attach power supply cord Power Supply Cord ConnectionConnect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Connect ground wireDirect Wire Strain Relief Attach direct wire strain relief Direct Wire ConnectionConnect neutral wire Attach direct wire cable to strain reliefPrepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection Wire Direct Wire ConnectionConnect other wires Optional 3-Wire Connection Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connectionVenting Requirements VentingOptional exhaust installations Recommended exhaust installationsAlternate installations for close clearances Plan Vent SystemInstall exhaust hood Install Vent SystemSpecial provisions for mobile home installations Connect vent to exhaust hoodRemove drain hose form floor drain installations only Attach drain hose to drain connectorConnect Drain Hose Attach clamp to drain hoseConnect Inlet Hoses Check for leaks Connect vent to exhaust outlet Connect Inlet Hoses Connect VentSecure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe WallLevel WASHER/DRYER Adjust leveling legsCheck levelness of washer/dryer Plug into a grounded 3- or 4-prong outletIf the dryer will not start, check the following Complete Installation ChecklistPage TM 2013 Whirlpool. All rights reserved