Whirlpool 29 Inch Electric Dryer Owners Guide - Manuel (Page 13)

13
6. Connect remaining wires
Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of
dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now,
go to “Venting Requirements.”
3-Wire Power Supply Connection
IMPORTANT: Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-
ground conductor to neutral wire.
A. 3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30 R)
B. 3-wire plug
C. Neutral prong
D.
Spade terminals with
upturned ends
E. 3/4" (19 mm) UL-listed
strain relief
F. Ring terminals
G. Neutral (white or center
wire)
3. Remove center screw
Remove center terminal block screw (B).
4. Connect neutral wire
Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply
cord under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
5. Connect remaining wires
Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of
dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now,
go to “Venting Requirements.”
Direct Wire Connection
Direct wire strain relief
1. Attach direct wire strain relief
Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) 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 (B).
Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the
removable conduit connector (A) onto the strain relief threads
(C) and tighten securely.
2. Attach direct wire cable to strain relief
Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief
should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a
horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the
direct wire cable.
For 4-wire Direct Wire Connection, continue to step 3.
4-wire direct wire connection: Go to
“4-Wire Direct Wire Connection.”
For 3-wire Direct Wire Connection, continue to step 3.
3-wire direct wire connection: Go to
“3-Wire Direct Wire Connection.”