3-Wire Direct Wire Connection; Optional 3-Wire Connection - Whirlpool 7MWGD1730 Installation Instructions Manual

8.
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.

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 3½" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip
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.
Connect wires to terminal block
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 screw
Remove center terminal block screw (B).
6.
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.
7.
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

IMPORTANT: You must verify with a qualified electrician that this
grounding method is acceptable before connecting.
1.
Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral
ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).
B
Connect neutral wire
Connect remaining wires
Prepare to connect neutral ground
wire and neutral wire
A
E
C
B
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