Electrical Requirements; Gas Models - Maytag MLG2000AXW Installation Instructions Manual

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Wiring diagram is located inside the access panel.
Export models (not U.S. or Canada):
See Additional Instructions for Export Models on the following
pages.
GROUNDING
Each dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, the ground will reduce the risk of electrical shock by
providing a path of least resistance for electrical current.
GAS MODELS
Each appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
_WARNING WARNING - To prevent
unnecessary risk of fire,
electrical shock or
personal injury, all wiring
and grounding must be
done in accordance
with local codes, with
the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA (for the United States)
or the Canadian Electrical Code
CSA O22.1 (for Canada).
If a separate ground is required by local codes, a grounding kit (Part No. 12001875) is available. This kit
contains the ground wire, clamp, ground screw and washer. Connect ground wire to back of unit with the
cabinet ground screw and washer. Secure other end of ground wire to a suitable external ground connection.
The wire may be secured with the clamp to a grounded COLD metal water pipe. NEVER CONNECT
GROUND WIRE TO PLASTIC PLUMBING LINES, GAS LINES OR HOT WATER PIPES.
ELECTRIC MODELS
If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is to be perma-
nently wired, the dryer must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal.
U.S. Electric models are shipped with a ground strap connected
from the neutral terminal block post to the frame of each dryer. If
local codes prohibits the use of the ground strap, the dryer must be
grounded in accordance with local codes.
Each electric dryer must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal.
I,&WARNING WARNING: Improper
connection of the
_ equipment grounding
conductor can result in
a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified
electrician or serviceman if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
(see page 12 for connections)
BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, follow all grounding instructions in Grounding Section above.
An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only this appliance is recommended. DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD.
GAS MODELS - U.S. and Canada
A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC, approved electrical supply, with a 15 ampere fuse or circuit breaker is required.
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