Actual electrical wire connections are made to the L1 and L2 terminals of the motor contactor located in the rear service box mentioned above. The ground connection is also made to the copper lug also provided in this box.

Single-Phase (1Ø) Electrical Connections Leads

Black

White

Green

+

+

+

Positive

Neutral

Ground

 

or

 

 

L2

 

If local codes permit, power to the dryer can be made by the use of a flexible U.L. listed power cord/ pigtail (wire size must conform to rating of dryer), or the dryer can be hard wired directly to the service breaker panel. In both cases, a strain relief must be installed where the wiring enters the dryer.

2) 3-Phase (3ø) Wiring Connections or Hookup (for Non-Reversing Models Only)

The electrical connections on ALL 3-phase (3ø) gas dryers are made into the rear service box located at the upper left area of the dryer.

NOTE: A CIRCUIT SERVICING EACH DRYER MUST BE PROVIDED.

If local codes permit, power to a gas dryer can be made by the use of a flexible U.L. listed power cord/pigtail (wire size must conform to rating of dryer), or the dryer can be hard wired directly to the service breaker panel. In ALL cases, a strain relief must be installed where the wiring enters the dryer.

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Maytag MDG-75 installation manual Single-Phase 1Ø Electrical Connections Leads