Electrical Connections; Gas Information - Maytag MDG35 Installation Manual

Grounding
A ground (earth) connection must be provided and installed
in accordance with local, state, and national regulations or
codes of the country of destination. In the absence of these
codes, grounding must conform to applicable requirements
of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST
EDITION, or in Canada, the installation must conform to
applicable Canada Standards: Canadian Electrical Codes
Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION. The
ground connection may be to a proven earth ground at the
location service panel.

Electrical Connections

A wiring diagram is located behind the control panel with
connection data.
If local codes permit, power to the dryer can be made by the
use of a flexible UL listed power cord/pigtail (wire size must
conform to rating of dryer), or the dryer can be hard wired
directly to the service breaker panel. In both cases, a strain
relief must be installed where the wiring enters the dryer.
WARNING
!
Fire Hazard
Use 12 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL listed strain relief.
Connect the white wire to the white wire from the
electric service; Connect the black wire to the
black wire from the electric service; Connect the
green wire to the green wire from the ground
connection.
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
120 Volt Application with Neutral
Remove three screws to remove the electrical box plate at
the upper right area of the dryer.
Remove knockout provided just in front of electrical box and
insert 3/4" UL listed strain relief into the holes.
Single-Phase (1ø)
Wiring Connections / Hookup
The electrical input connections are made into the rear service
box located at the upper right area of the dryer. The ground
connection is made to the copper lug, also provided in this
box. To gain access, the service box cover must be removed.
Insert incoming black wire (L1) into connection #2.
Insert incoming white wire (neutral) into connection #1.
Insert incoming green wire (ground) into copper lug.
Tighten strain relief screws assuring to leave a 1/2" of slack
in the box.
Replace electrical box plate by inserting 3 screws previously
removed.
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120V Application with Neutral

Gas Information _______________________

!
Use a new CSA International approved gas
supply line.
Install a shutoff valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person make
sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or
fire.
Type of Gas
This dryer is equipped for use with natural gas. It is design-
certified by CSA International for L.P. (propane and butane)
gases with appropriate conversion (see below). No attempt
shall be made to convert the dryer from the gas specified on
the serial/rating plate for use with a different gas without
consulting the serving gas supplier. Conversion must be
done by a qualified service technician.
MDG35 L.P. Conversion Kit: 887295
MDG52 L.P. Conversion Kit: 887296
MDG78 L.P. Conversion Kit: 887293
Maytag Co.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
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