Maytag W10131619A - Manual (Page 8)

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■ Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the
power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit
with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain
relief screws at this point.
Style 2: Direct wire strain relief
■ Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any screws from a ¾" (19 mm) UL
listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain
relief through the hole below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside the
terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief
threads.
A
B
C
A. Removable conduit connector
B. Hole below terminal block opening
C. Strain relief threads
■ Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit
with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw
against the direct wire cable.
4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection:
4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
If your home has: And you will be
connecting to: Go to Section
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R)
A UL listed,
240-volt minimum,
30-amp, dryer power
supply cord*
4-wire connection:
Power supply cord
4-wire direct
(127 mm)
5"
A fused disconnect or
circuit breaker box* 4-wire connection:
Direct Wire
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
A UL listed,
240-volt minimum,
30-amp, dryer power
supply cord*
3-wire connection:
Power supply cord
3-wire direct
(89 mm)
A fused disconnect or
circuit breaker box* 3-wire connection:
Direct Wire
Electrical Connection Options
*If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral
wire, go to “Optional 3-wire connection” section.