Whirlpool W10184585B Installation Instructions Manual page 20

ELECTRIC DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Connecting 3-Wire Connection: Power Supply Cord
Standard Power Cord Connectors
Flanged spade connector Ring Connector
Connecting Neutral Wire
1. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.
2. Connect neutral wire to center terminal block.
3. Connect remaining wires with outer terminal block screws.
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Connecting 4-Wire Connection: Direct Wire
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile
homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire
connections.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so
dryer can be moved if needed.
Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable,
leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 1t/2" (38 mm)
from 3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm).
Shape ends of wires into a hook shape.
Connecting Ground and Neutral Wires
1. Remove center terminal block screw and the ground wire
by removing the external ground connector screw.
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