Maytag MC2 - Manual (Page 13)

F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
1. Electrical Requirements
It is your responsibility to have ALL electrical connections made by a properly licensed and
competent electrician to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and conforms with 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 Electric Code ANSI/NFPA
NO.70-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 VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
It is recommended that a separate circuit serving each dryer must be provided. The dryer must be
connected to copper wire ONLY. DO NOT use aluminum wire which could cause a fire hazard.
NOTE: The use of aluminum wire VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
2. Electrical Service Specifications
Model Voltee Phase
Naof
Wires
Amp Draw
Per Tbmbler
Wire
Size
Breaker Size
Per lUmbler
301b. 115 1 2 9 #12 20 Amp.
501b. 115 1 2 12 #12 20 Amp.
75 lb. 115 1 2 14 #12 30 Anp.
1001b. 230 3 3 7 #14 15 Anp.
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected to the electrical supply shown on the data label
affixed to the dryer. In case of 208 or 230 volts, the supply voltage must match
the electric service specs of the data label exactly. The voltages 208 and 230 are
not the same. See the wire diagram located on the rear side of the control door.
3. Grounding
A ground (earth) connection must be provided and installed in accordance with state and local
codes. In the absence of these codes, grounding must conform to applicable requirements of the
National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION. The ground connection may be
to a proven earth ground at the location service panel.