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F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
1. Electrical Requirements
ALL electrical connections must be made by a properly licensed and competent electrician. This
is to ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and conforms to local and state regulations or codes.
In the absence of such codes, ALL electrical connections, materials, and workmanship must conform to
the applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION or in
Canada, the Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION.
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, and/or the requirements stipulated
in this manual can result in personal injury or component failure.
NOTE: Component failure due to improper installation will VOID THE WARRANTY.
Each dryer should be connected to an independently protected branch circuit. The dryer must be connected
with copper wire only. DO NOT use aluminum wire; it could create a fire hazard. The copper
conductor wire/cable must be of proper ampacity and insulation in accordance with electric codes for
making ALL service connections.
NOTE: The use of aluminum wire will VOID THE WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT: A separate protected circuit must be provided to each dryer.
NOTE: An individual ground circuit must be provided to each dryer, do not daisy chain.
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected to the electric supply shown on the data label.
IMPORTANT: The wire size must be properly sized to handle the related current.
WARNING: Any damage done to dryer components due to improper voltage connections will
automatically VOID THE WARRANTY.
NOTE: Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
2. Electrical Service Specifications
ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)
NOTES:
SERVICE
VOLTAGE
120
12
GAS
A.
When fuses are used they must be dual element, time delay, current
limiting, class RK1 or RK5 ONLY. Calculate/determine correct fuse value,
by applying either local and/or National Electrical Codes to listed
appliance amp draw data.
B.
Circuit breakers are thermal-magnetic (industrial) motor curve type ONLY.
For others, calculate/verify correct breaker size according to appliance
amp draw rating and type of breaker used.
WIRE
PHASE
SERVICE
1ø
2
Maytag Co.
APPROX.
CIRCUIT
AMP DRAW
BREAKER
60 Hz
50 Hz
12.0
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