Whirlpool WED5500S Installation Instructions - Page 8
wire connection: Power Supply Cord
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3= Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. A B C F 1= Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten screw. B C / D A. External ground conductor screw B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. 3_,, (1.9 cm) UL ilsted strain relief E. Neutral ground wire E Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable 4= Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws. !! !! 5. Tighten strain relief screws. 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 connections. 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 E A. Neutral ground wire B. External ground conductor screw C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. _" (1.9 cm) UL ilsted strain relief 3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. 4. Tighten strain relief screws. 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 connections. Now go to "Venting Requirements." 3-wire connection: Direct Wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Strip 31/2'' (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Bend ends of wires into a hook shape. C A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug C. Neutral prong D. Spade terminals with up turned ends E. _" (1.9 cm) UL ilsted strain relief F. Ring terminals G, Neutral (white or center wire) 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.