Maytag Services ELECTRIC DRYER Use & Care Manual page 17

3-Wire Direct Wire Connection
Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground
conductor to neutral wire.
1.
Prepare your 3-wire cable
for direct connection
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so
dryer may be moved if needed.
Strip 3 / " (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip
1
2
insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground
wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape wire ends
into hooks.
2.
Remove center screw
Remove center terminal block screw (B).
3.
Connect neutral wire
Place hooked end of neutral wire (white
or center) (D) of direct wire cable under
center terminal block screw (B), hook
facing right. Squeeze hooked end together.
Tighten screw.
4.
Connect remaining wires
Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under
B
outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze
hooked ends together and tighten screws. Replace the
terminal block cover on the back of the dryer. Tighten strain
relief nut. Now, go to" Venting Requirements."
B
D
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