Whirlpool W10115227B-SP User Manual

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3-wire Direct Wire connection
ImPoRTAnT: Use where local codes permit connecting  
cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 
B
2.
 
Remove center screw
Remove center terminal block screw (B).
4.
 
connect ground wire
A
F
Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable 
to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.
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.” 
5.
 
connect remaining wires
B
E
C
3.
 
connect neutral ground wire  
      and neutral wire
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place  
hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral  
wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct  
wire cable under center screw of terminal  
block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together  
and tighten screw.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so 
dryer may be moved if needed.
Strip 3
1
/
2
" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip 
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. 
     1"
(25 mm)
    3½"
(89 mm)
1.
 
Prepare your 3-wire cable for  
     direct connection