Maytag W10557650B Power Supply Cord Connection, Replace strain relief, Remove neutral ground wire

Power Supply Cord Connection

Power supply cord strain relief:

1. Attach power supply cord to strain relief

4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections.

Locking Nut

A

B

C

Unscrew the strain relief (A) from the terminal block cover. Unscrew the strain relief nut (B) from the strain relief (A).

4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)

Spade terminals with upturned ends

4-prong plug

Ring terminals

Put the power supply cord (C) through the strain relief nut (B), then the strain relief (A). Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief.

2. Replace strain relief

A

B

C D

Replace strain relief (B) (with power cord [D] inserted) back into the terminal block cover (A). Connect locking nut to strain relief on inside of terminal block cover. Do not tighten strain relief nut (C).

If your outlet looks like this:

Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R):

Go to “4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection” on this page.

If your outlet looks like this:

Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R):

Go to “3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection” on page 15.

1. Remove neutral ground wire

F

A

B

Remove the neutral ground wire (F) located inside the dryer cabinet, behind the external ground conductor screw (A).

2. Connect ground wire and neutral wire

B

D

A

E

Connect ground wire (E) (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. Connect neutral wire (D) (white or center wire) of power supply cord under center screw (B) of the terminal block.

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