Grounding Instructions - Maytag Bravos MED6300TQ Technical Education

If your outlet looks like this:
4-wire receptacle (14-30R)
Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain
relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least
4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge
copper wires and match a 4-wire recepta-
cle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground wire
(ground conductor) may be either green or
bare. The neutral conductor must be identi-
fied by a white cover.
If your outlet looks like this:
3-wire receptacle (10-30R)
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain
relief. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least
4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge
copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle
of NEMA Type 10-30R.
If connecting by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power supply
(4-wire or 3-wire) and be:
• Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic
sheathed copper cable (with ground wire),
protected with flexible metallic conduit. All
current-carrying wires must be insulated.
• 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use
aluminum).
• At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event
of malfunction or breakdown, ground-
ing will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for
electric current. This dryer uses a cord
having an equipment-grounding conduc-
tor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that
is properly installed and grounded in ac-
cordance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
• For a permanently connected dryer:
This dryer must be connected to a ground-
ed metal, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment-grounding conductor must be
run with the circuit conductors and con-
nected to the equipment-grounding termi-
nal or lead on the dryer.
WARNING: Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can re-
sult in a risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or service representa-
tive or personnel if you are in doubt as to
whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug on the power supply
cord: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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