Whirlpool WED49STBW Installation Guide - Page 11
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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. 6. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire 3. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection EC 31 (89 ⁄2m" m) (251m" m) B (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 Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. 7. Connect ground wire EF A 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. 5. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. 8. Connect remaining wires A B Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A). 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. 11