Whirlpool LTE5243DQ User Manual
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4-Wire Direct Wire Connection
IMPORTANT:
A 4-wire connection is required for mobile
homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire
connections.
2.
Connect neutral ground wire and
neutral wire
A
B
C
D
Remove center terminal block screw (A). Remove neutral
ground wire (B) from external ground conductor screw (C).
Connect neutral ground wire (B) and place the hooked end
(hook facing right) of the neutral wire (D) (white or center
wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw (A) of the
terminal block. Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten
screw.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of
extra length so washer/dryer may 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 hooks.
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.
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(127 mm
)
1.
Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct
connection
4.
Connect other wires
Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires
under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right).
Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws.
5. Tighten strain relief screw.
6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
Secure cover with hold-down screw.
7. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to
“Venting Requirements.”
G
C
3.
Connect ground wire
Connect ground wire (green or bare) (G) of direct wire cable to
external ground conductor screw (C). Tighten screw.