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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.”

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 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 1½" (38 mm) from 

3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends 

of wires into a hook shape.

     1"

(25 mm)

       5"

(127 mm

)

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, as shown.

1.

  Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B).

2.

  Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground 

conductor screw (A).

E

A

B

3.

  Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place the hooked end 

(hook facing right) of the neutral wire (C) (white or center wire) 

of direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal 

block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screw.

B

E

C

4.

   Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of direct wire cable to 

external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.

A

F

5.

   Place the hooked ends of the other direct wire cable wires 

under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). 

Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws.

6.

  Tighten strain relief screw.

7.

  Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. 

Secure cover with hold-down screw.

8.

  You have completed your electrical connection. Now go  

to “Venting Requirements.”

Summary of Contents for Centennial MEDC700

Page 1: ...m 13 Level Dryer 13 Connect Vent 13 Complete Installation 14 Reverse Door Swing Optional 14 Electric Dryer Installation Instructions 27 Wide Models U S A Only Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto visite www whirlpool com Tenga listo su número de modelo completo Puede encontrar el número de modelo y de serie dentro de l...

Page 2: ...instructions are not followed Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word...

Page 3: ... supply cord rated 120 240 volt minimum The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft 1 22 m long The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends A UL listed strain relief Location Requirements You will need A location allowing for proper exhaust installation See Venting Requirements A separate 30 amp circuit If you are using power su...

Page 4: ...e dryer exhaust opening Electrical Requirements It is your responsibility To contact a qualified electrical installer To be sue that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances The National Electrical Code requires a 4 wire power supply connection for homes built after 1996 dryer circuits ...

Page 5: ...ord Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers The kit should contain A UL listed 30 amp power supply cord rated 120 240 volt minimum The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft 1 22 m long The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends A UL listed strain relief If your outlet looks like this If your o...

Page 6: ...nals gold Securely tighten all electrical connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock Electrical Connection Options If your home has And you will be connecting to Go to Section 4 wire receptacle NEMA Type 14 30R A UL listed 120 240 volt minimum 30 amp dryer power supply cord 4 wire connection Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA type 10 30R A UL listed 120 240 vol...

Page 7: ...train relief Put the threaded section of the strain relief C 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 A B C 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 ...

Page 8: ...leted your electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements 3 wire connection Power supply cord Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire A B D C E F G A 3 wire receptacle NEMA type 10 30R 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 1 Loosen or remov...

Page 9: ...nal block hook facing right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw as shown 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw B 2 Remove neutral ground wire E from external ground conductor screw A E A B 3 Connect neutral ground wire E and place the hooked end hook facing right of the neutral wire C white or center wire of direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block B S...

Page 10: ...e neutral wire C white or center wire of power supply cord cable under center silver colored terminal block screw B Tighten screw E B C 3 wire connection Direct wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed Strip 3 89 mm of outer covering from end of cable Strip insulatio...

Page 11: ...ng vent system if necessary to achieve the best drying performance Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting If this is a new vent system Vent Material Use a heavy metal vent Do not use plastic or metal foil vent 4 102 mm heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used DURASAFE venting products are recommended 4 102 mm heavy metal exhaust vent DURASAFE vent products can be pu...

Page 12: ...e A B B C D E F G H I A Dryer F Rigid metal or flexible metal vent B Elbow G Vent length necessary to connect elbows C Wall H Exhaust outlet D Exhaust hood I Optional side exhaust outlet E Clamps Optional exhaust installations This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side left side or through the bottom If you prefer you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted WARNING...

Page 13: ...turn to the chart Number 90 turns or elbows Type of vent Box louvered hoods Angled hods 0 Rigid metal 64 ft 20 m 58 ft 17 7 m 1 Rigid metal 54 ft 16 5 m 48 ft 14 6 m 2 Rigid metal 44 ft 13 4 m 38 ft 11 6 m 3 Rigid metal 35 ft 10 7 m 29 ft 8 8 m 4 Rigid metal 27 ft 8 2 m 21 ft 6 4 m Install Vent System 1 Install exhaust hood Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 2 ...

Page 14: ...inutes open the dryer door and feel for heat If you feel heat cancel cycle and close the door If you do not feel heat turn off dryer and check the following There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer Check that both fuses are intact and tight or that both circuit breakers have not tripped If there is still no heat contact a qualified technician NOTE You may notice an odor whe...

Page 15: ...that attach 2 plugs D on the left side Attach plugs to right side using the same 4 screws 9 Insert screws into bottom holes on left side of cabinet Tighten screws halfway Position door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots Tighten screws Insert and tighten top screws in hinges 10 Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch C ...

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