Maytag MDE28PDCZW Installation Instructions Manual page 19

Direct Wire,
4-wire connection:
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is
required for mobile homes and where local
codes do not permit the use of 3-wire
connections.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m)
of extra length so dryer can be moved
if needed.
Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end
of cable, leaving bare ground wire at
5" (127 mm). Cut 1 ⁄ " (38 mm) from 3
1
2
remaining wires. Strip insulation back
1" (25 mm). 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. Remove center terminal block screw.
2. Remove neutral ground wire (C) from
external ground conductor screw (A).
Connect neutral ground wire and place
the hooked end (hook facing right) of
the neutral wire (white or center wire) of
direct wire cable (D) under the center
screw (B) of the terminal block. Squeeze
hooked ends together. Tighten screw.
A
A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows
position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved
to center terminal block screw.
B. Center terminal block screw
C. Neutral ground wire
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of
direct wire cable (B) to external ground
conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.
A
B
C
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable
C. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
D. Center terminal block screw
E. Neutral ground wire
F. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
4. Place the hooked ends of the other
direct wire cable wires under the outer
terminal block screws (hooks facing
right). Squeeze hooked ends together.
Tighten screws.
B
5. Tighten strain relief screw.
C
6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into
slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover
with holddown screw.
7. You have completed your electrical
connection. Now go to "Venting
D
Requirements."
E
D
E
F
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