Whirlpool WED4985E Installation Instructions - Page 10

4. Connect neutral wire BC 2. Attach direct wire cable to strain relief Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord to center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw. 5. Connect remaining wires 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 screws. For 3-wire Direct Wire Connection, see page 11. For 4 wire Direct Wire Connection, continue to step 3 below. Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. 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." Direct Wire Connection Direct wire strain relief 1. Attach direct wire strain relief A B C 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. 3. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection (251"mm) (127 5" mm) 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. 4. Connect wires to terminal block Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) 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 through the hole (B) below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief threads (C). To connect wires to terminal block, place hooked end of wire under terminal block screw (facing to the right), squeeze hooked end together, and tighten screw. 10