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Maytag Epic W10139629A User Manual

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4-wire connection: Power supply cord

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do
not permit the use of 3-wire connections.

1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral

ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord under
center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw.

3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor

screw. Tighten screw.

4. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.

5. Tighten strain relief screws.
6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-

down screw.

7. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”

4-wire connection: Direct wire

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do
not permit the use of 3-wire connections.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed.

A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)

B. 4-prong plug

C. Ground prong

D. Neutral prong

E. Spade terminals with upturned ends
F. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief

G. Ring terminals

A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows position

of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center silver-

colored terminal block screw.

B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw

C. Neutral ground wire

D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)

E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief

A

B

F

E

G

D

C

A

C

B

D

E

A. External ground conductor screw

B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord

C.

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" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief

D. Center silver-colored terminal block screw

E. Neutral ground wire
F. Neutral wire (white or center wire)

B

A

C

D

E

F