Whirlpool LTE5243DQ User Manual
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2. Remove neutral ground wire from internal ground conductor
screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white
or center wire) of power supply cord under center silver-
colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw.
3. Move the green painted screw from the internal to the external
ground conductor location. Connect ground wire (green or
bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor
screw. Tighten screw.
4. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws.
5. Tighten strain relief screws.
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.”
4-wire connection: Direct Wire
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes
and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire
connections.
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 " (38 mm) from
3 remaining 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
below.
1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
2. Remove neutral ground wire from internal ground conductor
screw. Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end
(hook facing right) of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of
direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block.
Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screw.
A. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
B. Neutral ground wire - Dotted line shows position of
NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center
silver-colored terminal block screw.
C. Internal ground conductor screw
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
A. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral ground wire
D. External ground conductor screw
E. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord
F. Internal ground conductor location
G. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
B. Neutral ground wire
C. Internal ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows
position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being
moved to center silver-colored terminal block screw.
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
A
B
C
D
E
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