Maytag MEDE900VJ Installation Instructions - Page 6

Tosuppltyherequire3dor4wires,inglephase1,20/24v0olt, 60Hz.A, Conlyelectricsaul ppl(yor3 or4wire1, 20/20v8olt electricsaul pplyif,specifieodntheserial/ratipnlgateo)na separa3te0-amcpircuiftu, sedonbothsideosfthelineA. timedelayfuseorcircubitreakeisrrecommendCeodn. netcotan individubarlancchircuitD. onothaveafuseintheneutraolr groundincgircuit. Donotuseanextensiocnord. Ifcodeps ermaitndaseparagterounwdireisusedi,t is recommendtheadtaqualifieedlectriciadnetermitnheathe grounpdathisadequate. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here. • This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. The neutral ground conductor is permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground conductor must be removed from the external ground connector (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block. When the neutral ground conductor is secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor. • If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire, see "Optional 3-wire connection" section. • A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductors. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain: • A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends. • A UL listed strain relief. If your outlet looks like this: If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be: • Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), protected with flexible metallic conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated. • 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum) at least 5 ft (1.52 m) long. GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS [] For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. [] For a permanently connected dryer: This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the dryer. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug on the power supply cord: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Connection (_ 4-wire receptacle (14-30R) with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft T(1h.e2n2 cmh)oloosneg, am4u-swtirheavpeowfoeurr s1u0p-pglayugcoerdcopper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground wire (ground conductor) may be either green or bare. The neutral conductor must be identified by a white cover. If your outlet looks like this: or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) (_ Tlohnegn, cmhuosotsheavae3t-hwriere p1o0w-gearugseuppcolyppceordwwireitsh arinndg match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R. 3-wire receptacle (10-30R) Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector. Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Securely tighten all electrical connections. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 1. Disconnect Power. 6