Whirlpool W10761048A Installation Instructions Manual page 23

Direct Wire Connection
Direct Wire Strain Relief
1.
Attach direct wire strain relief
A
Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any screws
from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on
strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief
through the hole below the terminal block opening. Reaching
inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable
conduit connector onto the strain relief threads.
A. Removable conduit connector
B. Hole below terminal block opening
C. Strain relief threads
B
C
2.
Attach direct wire cable to strain relief
Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain
relief should have a tight t with the dryer cabinet and be in
a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the
direct wire cable.
If your wiring looks like this:
4-wire direct connection:
Go to "4-wire Direct Wire Connection"
on this page.
3-wire direct connection:
Go to "3-wire Direct Wire Connection".
4-wire Direct Wire Connection
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile
homes and where local codes do not permit the use of
3-wire connections.
1.
Prepare your 4-wire cable
for direct connection
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m)
of extra length so washer/dryer can
be moved if needed.
Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering
from end of cable, leaving bare ground
wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 1-1/2" (38 mm)
from remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation
back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends of wires into a hook shape.
When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end
of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing
right), squeeze hooked end together, and tighten screw. See
example above.
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