Direct wire connection – Whirlpool LTE5243DQ User Manual

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3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

IMPORTANT

: Use where local codes permit connecting

cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.

A

D

E

1.

Connect neutral wire

3-wire receptacle

(NEMA type 10-30R)

3-prong plug

Spade terminals with

upturned ends

Ring terminals

Unscrew the removable conduit connector (H) 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

(J) through the hole below the terminal block opening (I).

Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the

removable conduit connector (H) onto the strain relief threads.

H

I

J

1.

Attach direct wire 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.

2.

Attach direct wire cable to strain relief

Direct Wire Strain Relief

Direct Wire Connection

3-wire direct connection:

Go to “3-Wire Direct Connection” on

page 14.

4-wire direct connection:

Go to “4-Wire Direct Connection” on

page 13.

If your wiring looks like this:

Remove center terminal block screw (A). Connect neutral wire

(D) (white or center wire) of power supply cord (E) to the center,

terminal screw of the terminal block (A). Tighten screw.

2. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws.

Tighten screws.

3. Tighten strain relief screws (E).
4. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear

panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

5. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to

“Venting Requirements.”

3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws.

Tighten screws.

4. Tighten strain relief screws (E).
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear

panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

6. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to

“Venting Requirements.”

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