Maytag MEDE300VW - Performance Series 27 Inch Electric Dryer Use & Care Manual page 12

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.
C D E G
1,
2.
A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
B. 4-prong plug
C. Cround prong
D. Neutral prong
E. Spade terminals with upturned ends
I] Y4" ( 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
C. Ring terminals
Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
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.
A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows position
of NLUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center silver-
colored terminal block screw.
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral ground wire
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. Y4" (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. External ground conductor screw
B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord
C. Y4" ( 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
D. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
E. Neutral ground wire
I] Neutral wire (white or center wire)
4. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.
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5. Tighten strain relief screws.
6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-
down screw.
7. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to "Venting Requirements."
4-wire connection: Direct wire
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.
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