Three-wire connection...

Three-wire receptacle

DIRECT WIRE OR POWER SUPPLY CORD

Where local codes Do Not permit

connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:

Three-wire power supply cord must have three, No.-10 copper wires and match a three-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

Direct wire power supply cable must be prepared as shown in “Preparing the wire” of the three-wire connection direct-wire steps above.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

4. Remove center terminal block screw.

5. Remove the appliance harness ground wire (green with yellow stripes) from the external ground connector screw. Connect appliance harness ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center) of the power supply cord/cable under the center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw.

9. After reattaching the terminal cover, connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground connector screw to an adequate ground.

6. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten

screws.

7. Tighten strain relief screws.

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

7.To exhaust dryer, see Exhaust requirements, Pages 3-4. Connect exhaust vent to dryer exhaust outlet and exhaust hood using 4" (10.2 cm) clamps. Use caulking to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.

8.Carefully move dryer into final position. Place level on top of the dryer, first side to side; then front to back. If the dryer is not level, adjust the legs of the dryer up or down until the dryer is level.

9.Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet or connect direct wire to power supply.

Turn power supply on.

10.Check dryer operation (some accumulated time may be on the timer due to factory testing).

Pull timer-set button left. (Operating time will accumulate per number of depressions and type of timing cam used.) Push START/RESTART button.

Using a full heat cycle (not the air cycle), let the dryer run for at least five minutes.

Note: Dryer door must be closed for dryer to operate. When door is open, dryer stops, but timer continues to run. To restart dryer, close door and push START/RESTART button.

11.If drying time is too long, make sure lint screen is clean.

12.Now start the dryer and allow it to complete a full heat cycle (not air cycle) to make sure it is working properly.

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Whirlpool 8316557 installation instructions Direct Wire or Power Supply Cord