Direct Wire Connection - Whirlpool W10096987A Installation Instructions Manual

Direct wire strain relief
1.
Attach direct wire strain relief
Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws
from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain
relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the
hole (B) below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside
the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit
connector onto the strain relief threads (C).
2.
Attach direct wire cable
to strain relief
Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief
should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a
horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screws.
For 3-wire Direct Wire Connection, see page 10.
For 4 wire Direct Wire Connection, continue to step 3 on
this page.

Direct Wire Connection

ImPoRTAnT:
homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire
connections.
3.
A
B
C
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so
dryer may be moved if needed.
Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable,
leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 1
from remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm).
Shape ends of wires into hooks.
4.
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.
5.
Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B).
Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground
conductor screw (A).
4-wire Direct Wire Connection
A 4-wire connection is required for mobile
Prepare your 4-wire cable for
direct connection
Connect wires to terminal block
Prepare to connect neutral
ground wire and neutral wire
E
/ " (38 mm)
1
2
A
B
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