Maytag W10131619A installation instructions Wire connection Direct Wire

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4-wire connection: Direct Wire

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

Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can 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 3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends of wires into a hook shape.

1"

(25

mm)

 

(127

5"

mm)

 

When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown.

1.Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.

2.Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end (hook facing right) of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block. Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screw.

A B

C

E

D

A.External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center silver-colored terminal block screw.

B.Center silver-colored terminal block screw

C.Neutral wire (white or center wire)

D.¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief

E.Neutral ground wire

3.Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.

A B

C

F E

D

A. External ground conductor screw

B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw

C. Neutral wire (white or center wire)

D. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief

E. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable

F. Neutral ground wire

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Contents Electric Dryer W10131619ATable of Contents Dryer SafetyImportant Safety Instructions Tools and Parts Installation InstructionsLocation Requirements It is your responsibility Mobile Home Additional Installation RequirementsElectrical Requirements Electrical ConnectionGauge solid copper wire do not use aluminum If using a power supply cordIf connecting by direct wire If your outlet looks like this Install strain relief Power Supply Cord Direct Wire Style 1 Power supply cord strain relief Electrical ConnectionStyle 2 Direct wire strain relief Wire connection Power Supply Cord Wire connection Direct Wire CG F Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screwOptional 3-wire connection Tighten strain relief screwVenting Requirements If using an existing vent systemIf this is a new vent system Vent material Recommended hood styles are shown here Plan Vent SystemExhaust Angled hood style shown here is acceptableSpecial provisions for mobile home installations Install Vent SystemAlternate installations for close clearances Vent system chartLevel Dryer Install Leveling LegsConnect Vent Reverse Door Swing OptionalComplete Installation If the dryer will not start, check the followingHow Automatic Drying Works Dryer USEStarting Your Dryer Stopping and RestartingDryer Care Cleaning the Dryer LocationCleaning the Lint Screen Drying Rack OptionRemoving Accumulated Lint Cleaning the Dryer InteriorVacation and Moving Care Dryer Operation TroubleshootingDryer Results Loads are wrinkled Lint on loadStains on load or drum Cycle time too shortEnhance your dryer with these premium accessories Assistance or ServiceAccessories Part Number AccessoryW10131619A