Maytag MED5591TQ1 - Manual (Page 10)

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.
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2 .
A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
B. 4-prong plug
C. Cround prong
D. Neutral prong
E. Spade terminah with upturned endf
F. ■%" (1.9 cm) UL listed terrain relief
C. Ring terminals
Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
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.
4 B C
A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows
position of NEUTELAL ground wire before being moved to
center silver-colored terminal block screw.
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
D. Vs" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
E. Neutral ground wire
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor
screw. Tighten screw.
4 B
4.
5.
6.
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
D. %" (t.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
E. Cround wire (green or bare) of power supply cord
F. Neutral ground wire
Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.
Tighten strain relief screws.
Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold­
down screw.
7. You have completed your electrical connections. 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.
Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5"
(12.7 cm). Cut
1 1 / 2 " (3.8 cm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Shape
ends of wires into a hook shape.
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