Maytag W10557650B manual Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection

3-Wire Direct Wire Connection

Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.

1. Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection

1"
(25	mm)

3½"
(89	mm)

Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed.

Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape wire ends into hooks.

2. Remove center screw

B

Remove center terminal block screw (B).

3. Connect neutral wire

B

D

Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (D) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B), hook facing right. Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw.

4. Connect remaining wires

Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Replace the terminal block cover on the back of the dryer. Tighten strain relief nut. Now, go to“ Venting Requirements.”

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