Maytag MLG-30PDA Installation Manual page 10

Grounding
A ground (earth) connection must be provided and installed
in accordance with local, state, and national regulations or
codes of the country of destination. In the absence of these
codes, grounding must conform to applicable requirements
of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST
EDITION, or in Canada, the installation must conform to
applicable Canada Standards: Canadian Electrical Codes
Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION. The ground
connection may be to a proven earth ground at the location
service panel.
Electrical Connections
A wiring diagram is located behind the control panel with
connection data.
If local codes permit, power to the dryer can be made by the
use of a flexible UL listed power cord/pigtail (wire size must
conform to rating of dryer), or the dryer can be hard wired
directly to the service breaker panel. In both cases, a strain
relief must be installed where the wiring enters the dryer.
WARNING
!
Fire Hazard
Use 12 gauge copper wire.
Use a UL listed strain relief.
Determine the top pocket electrical connections by
checking wire label, which will be marked "top".
Connect the top pocket white wire to the white wire
from the top pocket 15-amp service; Connect the
top pocket black wire to the black wire from the top
pocket 15-amp service; Connect the top pocket
green wire to the green wire from the top pocket
ground connection.
The remaining wires will be the bottom pocket
connect as follows:
Connect the bottom pocket white wire to the white
wire from the bottom pocket 15-amp service;
Connect the bottom pocket black wire to the black
wire from the bottom pocket 15-amp service;
Connect the bottom pocket green wire to the green
wire from the bottom pocket ground connection.
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Single-Phase (1ø)
Wiring Connections / Hookup
The electrical input connections are made into the rear
service box located at the top of the dryer. To gain access,
the service box cover must be removed. (Refer to the
specification drawing in "Specifications" section of manual.)
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120 Volt Application with Neutral
Remove 3 screws holding down electrical box plate at the
top of the machine.
Remove 2 knockouts provided just in front of electrical box
and insert 3/4" UL listed strain relief into the holes.
Insert the wiring from the two 120 volt 15 amp circuits (one
for top tumbler and one for bottom tumbler) into the strain
reliefs.
Determine the top pocket electrical connections by checking
wire label, which will be marked "top".
Connect wiring from 120 volt 15 amp circuit to top pocket
wiring as described in the following illustration (black to
black, white to white and green to chassis ground wire).
Connect wiring from 120 volt 15 amp circuit to remaining
wires (bottom pocket) as described in the following illustration
(black to black, white to white and green to chassis ground
wire).
Tighten strain relief screws assuring to leave a 1/2" of slack
in box.
Replace electrical box plate by inserting 3 screws previously
removed.
Single-Phase Electrical Connection Leads
Black
+
Positive
Input connection wiring must be sized properly to handle the
dryer's current draw. This information is printed on the dryer's
data label.
Maytag Co.
White Green
- =
Neutral Ground
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