Complete Installation - Maytag MED9700S - Electric Dryer Use And Care Manual

Put p ower supply c ord through thestrain r elief. Be sure that t he wireinsulation onthe
power supply cordisinside t hestrain relief. The strain r elief s hould h ave a tight f it
withthe dryer c abinet and beinahorizontal position. Donot f urther tighten s train
relief screws atthispoint.
Style 2: Direct wire strain relief
• Unscrew tile rer'nowtble conduit connector and any screws from a %" (1.9 cm) U[.
listed strain relief (UI. marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain
relief through the hole below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside the
terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief
threads.
A
B
...................... C
A. RemovabJe conduit connector
B. Hol_' below terminal block opening
C. Strain relief thr_'ad_
• Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. ]he strain relief should have a tight fit
with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw
against the direct wire cable.
4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection:
4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
Electrical Connection Options
If your home has: And you will be Go to Section ....
connecting to:
4_"_*'-w"_']"re receptacle A U[. listed, 20/240- 4-wire connecti n
(NEMA Type 14-30R) volt minimum, Power supply cord
(_ 30 amp, clryer power
supply cord*
4-wire direct A fused disconnect or 4-wire connection:
circuit breaker box* Direct Wire
(12.7 cm)
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
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A UI. listed, 120/240-
volt minimum,
30-amp, dryer power
supply cord*
3-wire connection:
Power supply cord
3-wire direct A fused disconnect or 3-wire connection:
circuit breaker box* Direct Wire
*If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral
wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection" section.