Power Supply Cord Connection - Maytag Services ELECTRIC DRYER Use & Care Manual

Power Supply Cord Connection

Power supply cord strain relief:
1.
Attach power supply cord to strain relief
Locking Nut
A
B
C
Unscrew the strain relief (A) from the terminal block cover.
Unscrew the strain relief nut (B) from the strain relief (A).
Put the power supply cord (C) through the strain relief nut (B),
then the strain relief (A). Be sure that the wire insulation on
the power supply cord is inside the strain relief.
2.
Replace strain relief
A
B
C
D
Replace strain relief (B) (with power cord [D] inserted) back
into the terminal block cover (A). Connect locking nut to strain
relief on inside of terminal block cover. Do not tighten strain
relief nut (C).
If your outlet looks like this:
Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R):
Go to "4-Wire Power Supply Cord
Connection" on this page.
If your outlet looks like this:
Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 10-30R):
Go to "3-Wire Power Supply Cord
Connection" on page 15.
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4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile
homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire
connections.
4-wire receptacle (NEMA
type 14-30R)
Spade terminals with
upturned ends
1.
Remove neutral ground wire
Remove the neutral ground wire (F) located inside the dryer
cabinet, behind the external ground conductor screw (A).
2.
Connect ground wire and neutral wire
Connect ground wire (E) (green or bare) of power supply
cord to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.
Connect neutral wire (D) (white or center wire) of power supply
cord under center screw (B) of the terminal block.
4-prong plug
Ring terminals
F
A
B
B
D
A
E