Maytag MDE2400AYW Installation Instructions - Page 10

3-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS If the power cord has ring terminals: 1. Place the terminals over the existing nuts on the posts. 2. The neutral (white or center wire on power cord) conductor must always be connected to the center (silver colored) post of the terminal block. 3. Secure in place using the nuts provided in the parts package. 4. Replace the terminal block cover. If the power cord does not have terminals: 1. Use the cupped washers ahead of the nuts. 2. Be sure the terminal block nuts are tight. 3. Secure the power cord in position. 4. Tighten the strain relief screw(s) in order to clamp the strain relief to the cord. 5. Replace the terminal block cover. WARNING: If converting from a 4-wire electrical system to a 3-wire, the ground strap must be reconnected to the terminal block support to ground the dryer frame to the neutral conductor. 4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 1. Remove the ground strap screw from the terminal block support. 2. Fold the ground strap over so both ends of the ground strap will be attached to the center terminal block post. 3. Connect the neutral (white) conductor of the cord to the center (silver) post of the terminal block. 4. Connect the grounding (green) wire of the cord to the terminal block support using the ground strap screw. 5. Connect the red and black wires of the cord to the outer posts of the terminal block. 6. Be sure the terminal block nuts are on tight. 7. Secure the power cord in position. 8. Tighten the strain relief screw(s) in order to clamp the strain relief to the cord. 9. Replace the terminal block cover. EXPORT MODELS Refer to last page of installation instructions. 6. Level The Dryer: With a level, check the dryer, and make necessary adjustments to the leveling legs. 10