Whirlpool WED9450WR Installation Instructions - Page 9
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4-wire connection: Direct wire IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. (251"mm) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare 5" (127 mm) ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 11/2" (38 mm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends of wires into a hook shape. When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown. 1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end (hook facing right) of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block. Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screw. B A C D E 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. A D E B F C A. External ground conductor screw B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable C. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief D. Center silver-colored terminal block screw E. Neutral ground wire F. Neutral wire (white or center wire) 4. Place the hooked ends of the other direct wire cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws. 5. Tighten strain relief screw. 6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. 7. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to "Venting Requirements." 3-wire connection: Power supply cord Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. B D E A A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center silver-colored terminal block screw. B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral ground wire D. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief C GF A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug C. Neutral prong D. Spade terminals with up turned ends E. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief F. Ring terminals G. Neutral (white or center wire) 1. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 9