Whirlpool 29" Wide Models Installation Instructions Manual page 12

3-wire Direct Wire Connection
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 / " (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.
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).
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6.
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.
7.
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.
Optional 3-wire Connection
You must verify with a qualified electrician that this grounding
method is acceptable before connecting.
B
1.
Prepare to connect neutral
ground wire and neutral wire
E
Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral
ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).
C
B
A
B