Maytag MER8875W - 30 in. Ing Electric Range Installation Instructions Manual page 7

Position cord/conduit plate as shown in the following
illustration.
A. Small opening
B. Large opening
• Replace cord/conduit plate and insert screws.
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A. Small opening
B. Large opening
• Assemble a UL listed conduit connector in the opening.
Electrical Connection Options
If your home has: And you will be Go to Section:
connecting to:
4-wire receptacle A UL listed,
(NEMA type 14-50R) 250-volt
minimum,
40-amp, range
power supply
cord
4-wire connection:
Power supply cord
4-wire direct A fused
disconnect or
circuit breaker
(12.7 cm)
box
4-wire connection:
Direct wire
3-wire receptacle A UL listed,
(NEMA type 10-50R) 250-volt
minimum,
_-'_ 40-amp, range
power supply
cord
3-wire connection:
Power supply cord
3-wire direct A fused 3-wire connection:
1" disconnect or Direct wire
circuit breaker
box
4-wire connection: Power Supply Cord
Use this method for:
• New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC)
• Mobile homes
• Recreational vehicles
• In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the
neutral
1. Part of metal ground strap must be cut out and removed.
A. Removable retaining nut - small opening
B. Conduit connector
C. Large opening
Feed the flexible conduit through the strain relief, allowing
enough slack to easily attach wiring to the terminal block.
Tighten strain relief screw against the flexible conduit.
2.
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A. Metal ground strap
B. Discard
C. Ground-link screw
Use Phillips screwdriver to remove the ground-link screw
from the back of the range. Save the ground-link screw and
the end of the ground link under the screw.
5.
6.
Replace back panel and screws on rear of range.
Complete installation following instructions for your type of
electrical connection:
4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)