Maytag MEDC215EW0 Installation Instructions Manual page 10

strain relief
Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord
to center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into
slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
Now, go to Venting Requirements.
Direct Wire Connection
Direct wire strain relief
Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief
should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a
horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screws.
For 3-wire Direct Wire Connection, see page 11.
For 4 wire Direct Wire Connection, continue to step 3 below.
4-wire Direct Wire Connection
iMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes
and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections.
3.
Prepare your 4-wire cable for
direct connection
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Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws
from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain
relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the
hole (B) below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside the
terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector
onto the strain relief threads (C).
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer
may be moved if needed.
Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving
bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 11/2" (38 mm) from
remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends
of wires into hooks.
4. Connect wires to terminal block
To connect wires to terminal block, place hooked end of wire
under terminal block screw, facing to the right, squeeze hooked
end together and tighten screw.
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