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

4.Tighten strain relief screws (E).

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

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

3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

IMPORTANT: Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.

Direct Wire Connection

Direct Wire Strain Relief

1. Attach direct wire strain relief

H

3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)

Spade terminals with upturned ends

3-prong plug

Ring terminals

I

J

Unscrew the removable conduit connector (H) and any screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief

(J) through the hole below the terminal block opening (I).

Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the

removable conduit connector (H) onto the strain relief threads.

1. Connect neutral wire

A

D

E

Remove center terminal block screw (A). Connect neutral wire

(D)(white or center wire) of power supply cord (E) to the center, terminal screw of the terminal block (A). Tighten screw.

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

3.Tighten strain relief screws (E).

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

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

2. Attach direct wire cable to strain relief

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.

If your wiring looks like this:

4-wire direct connection:

Go to “4-Wire Direct Connection” on page 13.

3-wire direct connection:

Go to “3-Wire Direct Connection” on page 14.

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Whirlpool W10558490A Direct Wire Connection, Direct Wire Strain Relief Attach direct wire strain relief