Whirlpool WED7990FW Installation Guide - Page 13

5. Connect remaining wires 3. Connect neutral wire B C 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 "Connect Outlet Hose." 3-Wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 1. Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection (251m" m) Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B), hook facing right. Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. 4. Connect remaining wires (893m½m" ) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape wire ends into hooks. 2. Remove center screw 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 "Connect Outlet Hose." Optional External Ground for 3-Wire Connection (Power Supply Cord Shown) IMPORTANT: 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 E B B Remove center terminal block screw (B). A Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method, as shown on page 8 or 11. Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A). 13