Whirlpool MDG22PRBWW0 Installation Instructions Manual page 19

Direct wire,
3=wire connection:
Use where local codes permit connecting
cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length
so dryer can be moved if needed.
Strip 31_" (8.9 cm) of outer t?., _ c_
covering from end of cable. Strip
insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). If
using 3-wire cable with ground
wire, cut bare wire even with outer
covering. Shape ends of wires into _s,_ c_
a hook shape.
When connecting to the terminal block, place the
hooked end of the wire under the screw of the
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terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked
end together, and tighten screw, as shown.
1. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal
block screw.
2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white //
or center wire) of direct wire cable under the
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center screw of terminal block (hook facing
right). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw.
3. Place the hooked ends of the other direct
wire cable wires under the outer terminal
block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze
hooked ends together. Tighten screws.
4. Tighten strain relief screw.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot
of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
holddown screw.
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6. You have completed your electrical connection.
Now go to "Venting Requirements."
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A. External ground conductor screw
B. Neutral ground wire
C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. 3/4"(1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
Optional,
3-wire connection:
Use for direct wire or power supply cord
where local codes do not permit
connecting cabinet-ground conductor
to neutral wire.
1. Remove center silver-colored terminal
block screw.
2. Remove neutral ground wire from
external ground conductor screw.
Connect neutral ground wire and the
neutral wire (white or center wire) of
power supply cord/cable under center,
silver-colored terminal block screw.
Tighten screw.
3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal
block screws. Tighten screws.
4. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Connect a separate copper ground wire
from the external ground conductor
screw to an adequate ground.
6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into
slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover
with holddown screw.
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral ground wire
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. 3/4"(1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
F. Grounding path determined by a qualified
electrician
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