Electrical Connections - Maytag 111990" Automatic Dryers Service Manual

not be connected to a 120 volt 2-wire
circuit.
The use of the ground strap is per-
mitted by the national electrical code;
however, if use of the ground strap is
prohibited by local codes, the dryer
must be grounded in accordance with
local codes.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
GAS MODELS
Maytag gas operated dryers are
des~gried
for operation on 120 volt, 60
Hz
AG
approved electrical service, pro-
tected by a 15 amp fuse or comparable
circuit breaker.
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On gas- models, the electrical power
cord comes already attached to the
dryer. Plug the power cord into a
nearby 120volt, 3-prong properly wired
grounded receptacle.
ELECTRIC MODELS
Canadian Models - 120/240 Volt
ALL CANADIAN MODELS ARE
SHIPPED WITH THE POWER CORD
ATTACHED.
The dryer power cord should be
plugged into a 30 amp receptacle and
fused through a 30 amp fuse on both
sides of the line.·
NOTE - - - - - - - - - - - ,
It is not permissible to convert a
dryer in Canada to 208 volts.
SECTION 4. PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
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