Whirlpool W10097001A-SP, W10096987A Optional 3-wire Connection, Connect external ground wire

6. Connect neutral wire

B

C

Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw.

7. Connect remaining wires

2. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

B

C

E

Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.

3. Connect remaining wires

Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to

Venting Requirements.

Optional 3-wire Connection

You must verify with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting.

1. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

A

B

E

Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).

Place hooked ends of remaining wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Tighten screws.

4. Connect external ground wire

A

G

Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) from the external ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to

Venting Requirements.

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