Whirlpool WED9270XL Installation Instructions - Page 13

Optional 3-wire Connection

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25. Connect neutral wire C 28. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire B C B Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. 26. Connect remaining wires E 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. 29. 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. 27. 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. 30. Connect external ground wire A G B E A 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. Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A). 13

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27.
Prepare to connect neutral
ground wire and neutral wire
Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B).
Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground
conductor screw (A).
Connect neutral ground wire
and neutral wire
28.
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
29.
Place hooked ends of remaining wires under outer terminal
block screws (hooks facing right). Tighten screws.
Connect external ground wire
30.
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.
E
C
G
Connect remaining wires
26.
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.
Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C)
of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B).
Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw.
25.
Connect neutral wire
C
B
E
B
A
B
A