2. Attach direct wire cable to strain relief
2. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire
Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable.
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4-wire Direct Wire Connection
IMPORTANT: A
1. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection
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Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so 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.
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B
Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).
3. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire
B
E 
C
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block
(B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw.
4. Connect ground wire
A
F
Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.
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