Maytag MDB9979S Owners Manual - Page 19

NOTE: Pre-tinned wires should not be used when connecting to the terminal block. Ensure black is aligned with black and white is aligned with white in the terminal block. 24. Reinstall terminal box cover and wires Wire wrapped two-thirds around Wire wrapped three-quaters around Strip insulation and wrap wire Figure: 1 Snug Contact Contact Surface Figure: 2 Screw Post Contact surface The stripped wire should always have a 2/3 to 3/4 wrap around the screw threads Figure: 3 23. Secure cord or wire in strain relief Place wires inside terminal box. Replace the cover by inserting the hooks of the terminal cover into the slots in the floor of the terminal box and sliding the cover tight against the back wall where wires come in. Make sure wires are tucked inside the box and not pinched by the cover. Put the terminal box back on the crossbar and push to the right so terminal box snaps into the plastic side member. NOTES: ■ Do not plug cord into an outlet until instructed to do so. ■ Once the terminal box has been remounted on the dishwasher, tuck any excess length or slack over nearby components to help keep them off the floor. ■ Route cord out the rear of the dishwasher so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. ■ A maximum of 2 power cord supply conductors (12 AWG largest size) plus 1 grounding conductor are permitted in the terminal box. IMPORTANT: No additional connections other than dishwasher power connection are to be made inside the dishwasher terminal box. INSTALL DOOR HANDLE (ON SOME MODELS) 25. Install door handle Mounting stud Setscrew (in bottom of handle) Handle Hex key Tighten strain relief screws to secure cord. IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this procedure. If door panel has a protective film, peel film back past the point of the handle studs before installing handle. Handle is easiest to install while unit is on its back. 19