Gas Models - Maytag MDG6700AWM Installation Instructions Manual

ADDITIONAL mNSTRUCTIONS FOR EXPORT MODELS
(Not U°S° Mexico, or Canada) Contact the distributor that sold the appliance or: Maytag International,
1475 East Woodfield Road Schaumburg, illinois 60173 Phone: 847-273=3100, for information on product,
shipping damage, replacement parts and accessories.
Maytag dryer models manufactured for operation on 60Hz AC are not designed for use on 50Hz AC
electrical service and conversion of the product from 60 to 50Hz operation is not recommended. For
additional information on 50Hz product, contact Maytag international. The electric service reqirements
can be found on the data label located on the front of the dryer beNnd the door.
EXPORT ELECTRIC MODELS
Some export electric models are manufactured for operation on 230/240 volt, 50 Hz and some for
operation on 220 Volt, 60 Hz electric service. A two=wire approved electrical service with a 30=amp fuse
or circuit breaker is required. The dryer must be earthed with an earthing wire.
iMPORTANT: When permitted by local codes the dryer electrical supply may be connected by means
of a power supply cord kit. The cord must marked for use with clothes dryers, agency listed, rated for
240 volts - 30 amp minimum. The cord should be 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.
2-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
1. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.
2. Connect neutral wire (White or center wire) of power supply cord to the center, silver colored terminal
screw of the terminal block. Tighten screw.
3. Connect the other wire to outer terminal block serew. Tighten screw.
4. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel, Sccure cover with hold-down screw.
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1. External ground connector
2. Neutral grounding wire (green.yellow)
3. Center silver-colored terminal clock screw.
4. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
5. 3/4 in. (1.9 c m ) ULqisted strain relief
6. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, be sure the
machine is properly grounded.
EXPORT GAS MODELS
Some export gas models are manufactured for operation on 230/240 volt, 50 Hz and some for operation
on 220 volt, 60 Hz electrical service with a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker.
Export gas models have been manufactured for use with natural gas having a higher heating value of
approximately 1025 BTU per cubic foot. Conversion to LP gas with a higher heating value must be
performed by a qualified service technician. A 33002927 Natural Gas to LP Gas, 50 Hz conversion kit is
available.
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