Maytag MDG30MNV - Manual (Page 16)

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F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
1. Electrical Requirements
ALL electrical connections must be made by a properly licensed and competent electrician. This
is to ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and conforms to local and state regulations or codes.
In the absence of such codes, ALL electrical connections, materials, and workmanship must conform to
the applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION or in
Canada, the Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION.
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, and/or the requirements stipulated
in this manual can result in personal injury or component failure.
NOTE: Component failure due to improper installation will VOID THE WARRANTY.
Each dryer should be connected to an independently protected branch circuit. The dryer must be connected
with copper wire only. DO NOT use aluminum wire; it could create a fire hazard. The copper
conductor wire/cable must be of proper ampacity and insulation in accordance with electric codes for
making ALL service connections.
NOTE: The use of aluminum wire will VOID THE WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT: A separate protected circuit must be provided to each dryer.
NOTE: An individual ground circuit must be provided to each dryer, do not daisy chain.
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected to the electric supply shown on the dryer data label. In
the case of 208 VAC or 240 VAC, the supply voltage must match the electric service
specifications of the dryer data label exactly.
IMPORTANT: The wire size must be properly sized to handle the related current.
WARNING: 208 VAC AND 240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. Any damage done to dryer
components due to improper voltage connections will automatically VOID THE
WARRANTY.
NOTE: Component failure due to improper voltage application will VOID THE WARRANTY.
NOTE: The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without
notice or obligation.