ELECTRIC DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Connecting 3-Wire Connection: Power Supply Cord

Standard Power Cord Connectors

2. Connect neutral wire to center terminal block.

Flanged spade connector

Ring Connector

Connecting Neutral Wire

1. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.

3. Connect remaining wires with outer terminal block screws.

Connecting 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 112" (38 mm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends of wires into a hook shape.

Connecting Ground and Neutral Wires

1.Remove center terminal block screw and the ground wire by removing the external ground connector screw.

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Maytag W10335465B Connecting 3-Wire Connection Power Supply Cord, Connecting 4-Wire Connection Direct Wire