Maytag 53-3442 - Manual (Page 2)

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
PL e /^SE read All Installation Instructions and Requirements Before Installing Power Cord.
rr IS RECOMMENDED THAT A QUALIRED ELECTRI­
CIAN OR SERVICETECHNICIAN INSTALL YOUR DRYER.
LOCATION
This clothes dryer is designed so that it can be
installed in most locations in the home. The dryer may
even be installed in an unheated indoor location, such
as a utility room or building. However, with models hav­
ing automatic dry cycles, the TIME DRY SETTING
SHOULD BE USED WHEN THE ROOM TEMPERA­
TURE DROPS BELOW 50 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
OR (10 DEGREES C.), AS THE AUTOMATIC CYCLE
MAY NOT SHUT OFF.
DO NOT INSTALL THE DRYER ON A CARPETED
FLOOR.
DO NOT INSTALL OR STORE THE DRYER WHERE
IT MAY BE EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER OR DRIP­
PING WATER. IF IT IS EVER EXPOSED TO WATER,
HAVE A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN CHECK IT
BEFORE USING.
THE INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE WITH ADEQUATE
CLEARANCE TO PERMIT SERVICING.
In ordinary installations enough air will be available for prop­
er operation of the dryer. However, if the dryer is installed in
a mobile home, a closet or a tightly sealed room, provisions
should be made for at least 18 square inches of ventilation
area. Air openings measuring a minimum 3 in. by 3 in. should
be provided at the top and bottom of the closet door.
Ordinarily, louvered doors will satisfy the ventilation require­
ments. Dryers installed in a bedroom, bathroom , or closet
must be exhausted outdoors.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This phase of the installation should be done by a qualified
service technician or electrician in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and all local codes and ordinances.
A separate circuit must be provided from the main service
entrance panel {fuse box) to the dryer. The circuit must be a 3
or 4 wire, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz, single phase, AC circuit. Each
of the 120 volt line wires (line 1 and 2) of this circuit must be
protected by 30 ampere time delay fuses or circuit breakers.
Do not fuse the neutral line or the ground line (if provided).
All wires (including neutral and ground if provided) of the
dryer circuit must be No. 10 gauge copper wire for up to 40
ft lengths and No. 8 gauge copper wire for up to 60 ft
lengths. NEVER USE A TWO WIRE CABLE WITH AN
UNINSULATED GROUND WIRE TO CONNECT THE
DRYER.
The National Electric Code requires that a means to discon­
nect all ungrounded conductors (line 1 and line 2) to the
dryer be provided for service. If a power cord and receptacle
are provided this requirement is met. It other means are
used a suitable switch or circuit breaker must be installed
within sight of the dryer.
Dryers installed in manufactured (mobile) homes must be
connected with 4 conductor type 3RD or SRDT cord to a 3
pole, 4 wire grounding type receptacle; by metal-clad cable;
or suitable conductors enclosed in flexible metal conduit. If
using metal-clad cable or flexible conduit, leave at least 3
feet tree to permit moving the dryer.
Where permitted by local codes, a flexible power cord (pig­
tail) may be connected to the dryer. A receptacle should be
installed in a separate circuit connected to the main service
entrance panel for this type of installation. See Figure #3.
Use only a 3 or 4 wire power cord kit, including strain relief,
listed by U L for use with dryers. The power cord must have
a rating of 30 amperes, 120/240 volts AC minimum and be
terminated in closed loop or open spade lugs with upturned
ends. The attachment plug of the power cord and the recep­
tacle to which it will be connected must have a minimum cur­
rent rating of 30 amps and have matching configurations.
Typical 30 ampere configurations are illustrated in figure #3.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance MUST BE CONNECTED TO A GROUNDED
METAL PERMANENT WIRING SYSTEM; or an equipment­
grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors
and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.
CONNECTING THE DRYER
FIG.#1 -3WIRE
1
HOTWIRE ROUTED
ABOVE BRASS STRAP
LINE 1
(BLACK)
NEUTRAL
(WHITE)
POWER
CORD
LINE 2
(RED)
HOTWIRE ROUTED
BELOW BRASS STRAP
NEUTRAL WIRE
ROUTED BELOW
BRASS STRAP
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL
LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES MUST BE
OBSERVED WHEN CONNECTING THIS DRYER.
1. To gain access to the terminal block, remove the supply
cord cover plate attached to the rear of the dryer.
2. Install a suitable strain relief clamp or connector in the
strain relief hole located adjacent to the terminal block.