Venting; Venting Requirements - Whirlpool WED9620HW Installation Instructions Manual

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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
Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection
method, as shown on page 8 or 10.
Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral
ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A).
2.
Connect neutral ground wire
and neutral wire
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or
center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center
terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
3.
Connect remaining wires
Place ends of remaining wires under outer terminal block
screws. Tighten screws.
12
4.
Connect external ground wire
A
G
B
Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) under the green
external ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground.
A
Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer
rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now go to

"Venting Requirements."

VENTING

Venting Requirements
B
E
C
WARNING:
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for
exhausting.
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps
may be used.
Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
4"
(102 mm)

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