Maytag Centennial MEDC500 Install Manual page 10

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 3½" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip
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.
When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of
the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right),
squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown.
1. Loosen or remove center, silver-colored terminal block
screw (B).
2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (C) (white or center
wire) of direct wire cable under the center, silver-colored
terminal block screw (B) (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked
end together. Tighten screw.
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3. Place the hooked ends of the other direct wire cable wires
4. Tighten strain relief screw.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
6. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go
use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes
do not permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to
neutral wire. You must verify with a qualified electrician that
this grounding method is acceptable before connecting.
1. Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B).
2. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground
B
3. Connect neutral ground wire (E) and the neutral wire (C) (white
C
under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right).
Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws.
Secure cover with hold-down screw.
to "Venting Requirements."
optional 3-wire connection
conductor screw (A).
A
E
or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under center,
silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
B
E
B
C