Direct Wire Connection - Whirlpool 240-VOLT ELECTRIC DRYER Use & Care Manual

3.
Connect remaining wires
Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws. Replace the terminal block cover on the back
of the dryer. Tighten strain relief nut. Now, go to "Venting
Requirements."
3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection
Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground
conductor to neutral wire.
3-wire receptacle (NEMA
type 10-30R)
Spade terminals with
upturned ends
1.
Remove center screw
Remove center terminal block screw (B).
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3-prong plug
Ring terminals
B
2.
Connect neutral wire
Connect neutral wire (white or center) (D) of power supply cord
under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
3.
Connect remaining wires
Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover
into slot of dryer rear panel. Tighten strain relief nut. Now,
go to "Venting Requirements."

Direct Wire Connection

If your wiring looks like this:
4-wire direct connection:
Go to "4-Wire Direct Connection"
on this page.
If your wiring looks like this:
3-wire direct connection:
Go to "3-Wire Direct Connection"
on page 17.
B
D