Maytag MDE2400AYW Washer/Dryer User Manual


 
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3-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
If the power cord has ring terminals:
1. Place the terminals over the existing nuts on the
posts.
2. The neutral (white or center wire on power cord)
conductor must always be connected to the center
(silver colored) post of the terminal block.
3. Secure in place using the nuts provided in the
parts package.
4. Replace the terminal block cover.
If the power cord does not have terminals:
1. Use the cupped washers ahead of the nuts.
2. Be sure the terminal block nuts are tight.
3. Secure the power cord in position.
4. Tighten the strain relief screw(s) in order to clamp the strain relief to the cord.
5. Replace the terminal block cover.
WARNING: If converting from a 4-wire electrical system to a 3-wire, the ground strap
must be reconnected to the terminal block support to ground the dryer frame to the
neutral conductor.
4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
1. Remove the ground strap screw from the
terminal block support.
2. Fold the ground strap over so both ends of
the ground strap will be attached to the
center terminal block post.
3. Connect the neutral (white) conductor of the
cord to the center (silver) post of the terminal
block.
4. Connect the grounding (green) wire of the
cord to the terminal block support using the
ground strap screw.
5. Connect the red and black wires of the cord
to the outer posts of the terminal block.
6. Be sure the terminal block nuts are on tight.
7. Secure the power cord in position.
8. Tighten the strain relief screw(s) in order to clamp the strain relief to the cord.
9. Replace the terminal block cover.
EXPORT MODELS
Refer to last page of installation instructions.
6. Level The Dryer:
With a level, check the dryer, and make necessary adjustments to the leveling legs.