Whirlpool HybridCare WHD862CHC Use & Care Manual page 18

3-Wire Direct Wire Connection
IMPORTANT: Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-
ground conductor to neutral wire.
3. Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct
connection
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer
may be moved if needed.
Strip 3 1 / " (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip
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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.
4. Remove center wire
Remove center terminal block screw (B).
5. Connect neutral wire
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.
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6. 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. Insert 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 (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 bond wire
and neutral wire
Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection
method. Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove
neutral bond wire (E) from green external ground conductor
screw (A).