Maytag NEPTUNE Installation Instructions Manual page 9

6. GAS DRYER SECTION
Review gas requirements on back side of these instructions.
Remove the pipe thread protective cap.
Apply pipe joint compound or about 1 1/2 wraps of Teflon tape over all threaded
connections. NOTE: Pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of any liquefied
petroleum gas.
Connect the gas supply to the drye r. An additional fitting is required to connect the 3/4"
(1.9 cm) female thread end of a flexible connector to the 3/8" (1 cm) male threaded end
on the dryer. Securely tighten the gas line fitting over threads.
Turn on the gas supply. Check all gas connections for leaks using a soap solution. If
bubbles occur, tighten the connections and recheck. DO NOT use an open flame to
check for gas leaks.
6. ELECTRIC DRYER SECTION
Review electrical requirements on back side of these instructions.
BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, follow the grounding directions on the reverse side.
U.S. MODELS:
IMPORTANT – All U.S. models are produced for a 3-WIRE SYSTEM
CONNECTION. The dryer frame is grounded to the neutral conductor at the
terminal block. A 4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION is required for new or
remodeled construction, mobile homes, or if local codes do not permit grounding
through neutral. If the 4-wire system is used, the dryer frame cannot be
grounded to the neutral conductor at the terminal block. Refer to the following
instructions for 3- and 4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS.
Remove the terminal block cover plate.
Insert the power cord with a U.L. listed strain relief through the hole provided in the cabinet near the
terminal block. NOTE: a strain relief must be used.
Do not loosen the nuts already installed on the terminal bl o ck . Be sure they are tight. Use a 3/8" (1 cm)
deep well socke t .
3-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
If the power cord has terminals, place the terminals over
the existing nuts on the posts. The neutral (white or center
wire on power cord) conductor must always be connected
to the center (silver colored) post of the terminal block.
Secure in place using the nuts provided in the parts
package. If the power cord does not have terminals, use
the cupped washers ahead of the nuts.
Be sure the terminal bl o ck nuts are tight. Secure the powe r
cord in position. Tighten the strain relief screw(s) in order to
clamp the strain relief to the cord.
Replace the terminal block cover.
WARNING: If converting from a 4-wire electrical system
to a 3-wire, the ground strap must be reconnected to the
terminal block support to ground the dryer frame to the
neutral conductor.
Neutral
Post
Terminal
Block Cover
Plate
3-Wire System
Ground
Strap
Neutral
Strain
relief