Electric Models - Maytag MLG2000AXW Installation Instructions Manual

ELECTRIC MODELS - U.S. and Canada
A 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service fused through a dedicated 30 ampere fuse or circuit break-
er on both sides of the line is required.
If a power cord is used, the cord should be plugged into a dedicated 30 ampere receptacle.
U.S. ELECTRIC MODELS
The power cord is NOT provided with U.S. electric model dryers.
IMPORTANT: When permitted by local codes, the dryer electrical supply may be connected by means of a
new power supply cord kit, marked for use with clothes dryer, that is U.L. listed, rated at 120/240 volts
minimum, 30 amperes with three No. 10 copper wire conductors terminated with closed loop terminals,
open-end spade lugs with turned up ends or with tinned leads.
Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. The power cord electric supply wiring must be retained
at the dryer cabinet with a suitable UL listed strain relief.
If the dryer is to be installed in an area where local codes do not permit grounding through neutral, only a
4 conductor power cord, rated and terminated as above, may be used.
120/208 Volt Electrical Systems:
A U.S. electric washer/dryer must be converted if it is to operate on a 120/208 volt electrical system. A heating
element conversion kit is available for the dryer (see Accessories).
CANADIAN ELECTRIC MODELS
All Canadian models are shipped with the power cord attached.
[It is not permissible to convert a dryer in Canada to 208
volts.J
Additional Instructions for Export Models
(not U.S. or Canada)
Contact the distributor that sold the appliance or: Maytag International, 8700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago,
Illinois USA 60631,773-714-0100, for information on product, shipping damage, replacement parts and
accessories.
Maytag models manufactured for operation on 60 Hz AC are not designed for use on 50 Hz AC
electrical service and conversion of the product from 60 to 50 Hz operation is not recommended. For
additional information on 50 Hz products, contact Maytag International.
The electric service requirements can be found on the data label located on the front of the dryer behind the
door.
EXPORT ELECTRIC MODELS
Export electric models are manufactured for operation on either 230/240 volt, 50 Hz or 220 volt, 60 Hz
approved electric service. A two-wire approved electrical service with a 30 ampere fuse or circuit breaker is
required. The dryer must be properly grounded with a ground wire.
IMPORTANT: When permitted by local codes, the dryer electrical supply may be connected by means of a
new power supply cord kit, marked for use with clothes dryers, that is agency listed, rated at 240 volts
minimum, 30 amperes with two No. 10 copper wire conductors terminated with closed loop terminals,
open-end spade lugs with turned up ends or with tinned leads.
Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. The power cord or electric supply wiring must be
retained at the dryer cabinet with a suitable agency listed strain relief.
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