Maytag 6 2708140-0498 12, For electric dryers, System Connections, Must be used, Power

TO MAKE ELECTRICALCONNECTIONFOR U.S. DRYERS

Reviewelectrical requirements on page 6 of these instructions.

12, For electric dryers:

CONNECTION. The dryer frame is grounded to the neutral conductor

at the terminal block. A 4-WIRE SYSTEMCONNECTIONis required IMPORTANT- All U.S. models are producedfor a 3-WIRE SYSTEM for new or remodeledconstruction,mobile homes, or if local codes do

not permit groundingthrough neutral. If the 4-wire system is used,

the dryer frame cannot be grounded to the neutral conductor at the terminal block. Refer to the following instructionsfor 3- and 4-WIRE

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS.

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Removethe terminal block cover plate. (See figure 25.)	II	i
A protectiveconduit (plastic)is providedfor the power cord. Cut the
conduit so that it is approximately18 inchesshorterthan the power
cord and thread the power cord through the conduit. (See figures26 &
27.)
Insert the power cord with a U.L. listed strain reliefthrough the hole	Figure 26
provided in the cabinet near the terminal block. Note, a strain relief
must be used.
3-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Do not loosenthe nuts already installed on the terminal block. Be
sure they are tight. Use a 3/8 inch deep nut driver.
If the power cord hasterminals, place the terminals over the existing
nuts on the posts. The neutral (white or center wire on power cord)	Figure27
conductormust always be connectedto the center (silver colored)		3-Wire System with
post of the terminal block.
Secure in place using the nuts provided in the parts oackage. If the		Cord Attached
	,__,,_Power
power cord does not haveterminals, use the cupped washers ahead
of the nuts.			Ground
Be sure the terminal block nuts are tight. Secure the power cord in
position. Tightenthe strain reliefscrew(s) in order to clamp the strain
reliefto the cord. (See figure 28.)
Replacethe terminal block cover.			Neutral
BEFOREOPERATINGOR TESTING,follow the grounding directions
on page 5.			Strain
4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS			relief
Removethe ground strap screw from the terminal block support. Fold	Figure 28
the ground strap over so both ends of the ground strap are attached
to the center terminal block post.		4-Wire System with
Connectthe neutral (white)conductor of the cord to the center (silver)	Power Supply Attached
post of the terminal block. Connectthe grounding (green) wire of the
cord to the terminal block support using the ground strap screw.	--	°	Folded
Connectthe red and black wires of the cord to the outer posts of the	Neutral _	_.'_'_	Ground
terminalBesuretheblockterminal. block nuts are on tight. Secure the power cord in	Post ----. __/		Strap
positiOnReplacetotheTightencord.reliefterminal(seeblock, Straincoverfigure. relief29in order.)screw(s)to clamp the strain	•///__		/e NStraineutral
WARNING: If convertingfrom 4-wire electrical systems to 3-wire,the		o _	Relief
ground strap must be reconnectedto terminal block supportto ground		(_	4''/
the dryer frame to the neutral conductor.	Figure 29

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