Maytag MER5750BAQ Installation Manual - Page 7

CONNECTING THE RANGE FIGURE 7 4-Wire Service Cord or Conduit Installation (Mobile Homes Or As Required By Codes) 1. The copper ground strap connected between the neutral (middle) post of the main terminal block and the chassis MUST be cut off as shown in figure 7. Save the green ground screw to attach the ground from the 4 wire cord. Only a 4 wire cord or conduit should be used. 2. The ground wire from the service cord or conduit must connect to the range chassis using the green ground screw. 3. The white wire of the service cord or conduit must connect to the neutral (middle) post of the main terminal block. The other two wires of the service cord connect to the red and black posts of the main terminal block, respectively. 4. An appropriate strain relief for service cord or conduit MUST be attached to the conduit plate. Conversion From 3-Wire To 4-Wire Service (Free-standing Model With 3-Wire Service Cord Attached), Disconnect range from power. Remove the access cover on back of range and remove the 3-wire service cord from the main terminal block. Follow instructions as outlined in figure 7 to connect the 4-wire service cord. NOTE: Cord replacement - ONLY a power supply cord rated at 240 volts minimum, 40 amperes or 50 amperes power supply cord that is marked for use with nominal 1 3/8" (34.93 mm) diameter connection opening, with closed loop terminals and marked for use with ranges shall be used. ACCEPTABLE - 4 WIRE PLUG INSTALLATION I WHIT MAIN TERMINAL CONNECTION BLOCK I I I WIRE OF \ SERVICE CORD OR CONDU I T \\ CHASSIS PLATE RELIEF _1_ _,._.Jzz I_ f STAMPED CONOUI T 1 1/2"(3,80M) MIN. FLOOR MOUNTED FLUSH TO WALL STAMPED CORD ALTERNATE USE Wl TH CONDUI T, REliVE BRACKET. FLIP & RE-ATTACH WITH HOLE MARKED "CONOU I T " DOWN. INSTALLATION OUTLET RECEPTACLE TO BE ROTATED AS SHOWN IF NOT FLUSH TO WALL FIGURE 7 -7-