Maytag MDG18CMNAW Installation Instructions Manual page 21

ELECTRIC DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Connecting 4-Wire Connection: Direct Wire
Connecting Neutral Ground and Neutral Wires (cont.)
2. Connect neutral ground wire (B) and place hooked end (hook
facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (D) of direct
wire cable under center terminal block screw (A). Squeeze
hooked ends together and tighten screw.
B
D
Connecting Direct Wire Ground
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare wire) (E) of direct wire
cable under green external ground conductor screw (C).
Tighten screw.
E
C
Connecting 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
1
2
insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire,
cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape ends of wires into a
hook shape.
Connecting Neutral Wire
1. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw (A).
Connecting Remaining Wires
4. Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws
(F). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally,
reinstall terminal block to dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
hold-down screw.
A
2. Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center wire) (D) of
direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (A), hook
facing right. Squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw.
D
3. Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws
A
(F). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally,
reinstall terminal block to dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
hold-down screw.
(FOR U.S.A. ONLY)
F
F
A
F
F
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