Maytag Bravos W10160250A Use And Care Manual page 10

Electrical Connection Options
If your home has: And you will be
connecting to:
4-wire receptacle A UL listed,
(NEMA type 14-30R) 120/240-volt minimum,
30-amp, dryer power
supply cord*
4-wire direct A fused disconnect or
circuit breaker box*
5"
(12.7 cm)
3-wire receptacle A UL listed,
(NEMA type 10-30R) 120/240-volt minimum,
30-amp, dryer power
supply cord*
3-wire direct A fused disconnect or
circuit breaker box*
3 "
(8.9 cm)
*If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral
wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection" section.
4-wire connection: Power supply cord
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do
not permit the use of 3-wire connections.
B
A
D
C
A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
B. 4-prong plug
C. Ground prong
D. Neutral prong
E. Spade terminals with upturned ends
F. " (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
G. Ring terminals
1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
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4-wire connection:
Power Supply Cord
4-wire connection:
Direct Wire
3-wire connection:
Power Supply Cord
3-wire connection:
Direct Wire
F
E G
2. Remove neutral ground wire from external 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.
B
A
A. Neutral ground wire
B. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows position
of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center silver-
colored terminal block screw.
C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor
screw. Tighten screw.
A
B
C
D
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Neutral ground wire
C. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord
D. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
E. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
F. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
C
D
E
E
F