Maytag W10160250A Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
10
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.
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.
1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
2. 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.
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor
screw. Tighten screw.
If your home has: And you will be
connecting to:
Go to Section:
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 14-30R)
A UL listed,
120/240-volt minimum,
30-amp, dryer power
supply cord*
4-wire connection:
Power Supply Cord
4-wire direct A fused disconnect or
circuit breaker box*
4-wire connection:
Direct Wire
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
A UL listed,
120/240-volt minimum,
30-amp, dryer power
supply cord*
3-wire connection:
Power Supply Cord
3-wire direct A fused disconnect or
circuit breaker box*
3-wire connection:
Direct Wire
A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
B. 4-prong plug
C. Ground prong
D. Neutral prong
E. Spade terminals with upturned ends
F.
³⁄₄
" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
G. Ring terminals
(12.7 cm)
5"
(8.9 cm)
3¹⁄₂"
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A. Neutral ground wire
B. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows position
of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center silver-
colored terminal block screw.
C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Neutral ground wire
C. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord
D. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
E. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
F. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
B
A
D
E
C
D
F
A
C
B
E