Whirlpool WED7990XG Installation Instructions - Page 12

3-wire Direct Wire Connection 4. Connect neutral wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet- ground conductor to neutral wire. B 1. Prepare your 3-wire cable for C direct connection (251"mm) (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. Attach hooked wires to terminal block Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. 5. Connect remaining wires 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. 3. Remove center screw B 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 External Ground for 3-wire Connection (Power Supply Cord Shown) 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 Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). 12 E B A Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).