Whirlpool WED5500XW Installation Instructions - Page 12

Optional 3-wire Connection

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6. Connect neutral wire B C 2. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire B E C Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or cente) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. 7. Connect remaining wires Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw. 3. Connect remaining wires 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. Optional 3-wire Connection You must verify with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting. 1. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Place hooked ends of remaining wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Tighten screws. 4. Connect external ground wire E B A Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A). 12 A G Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) from the external ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to Venting Requirements.

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1.
Prepare to connect neutral
ground wire and neutral wire
A
E
B
Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B).
Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground
conductor screw (A).
E
B
C
Connect neutral ground wire
and neutral wire
2.
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or
center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center,
silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
Connect remaining wires
3.
Place hooked ends of remaining wires under outer terminal
block screws (hooks facing right). Tighten screws.
A
G
Connect external ground wire
4.
Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) from the external
ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground. Finally,
reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear
panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
Now, go to
Venting Requirements.
Optional 3-wire Connection
You must verify with a qualified
electrician that this
grounding method is acceptable before connecting.
Connect remaining wires
7.
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.
B
C
Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or cente) (C) of direct
wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze
hooked end together. Tighten screw.
6.
Connect neutral wire