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How To Wire A Four Wire Dryer Cord To A Three Wire Dryer Plug On A Maytag Dryer

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Owners Manual - Page 1

... this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. You can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not ...is , tell you how to potential hazards that can happen if the instructions are very important. DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA SÉCHEUSE Table of purchase or installation date for ...

Owners Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 2

Owners Manual - Page 3

... Do not try to do not use any electrical switch; do if you smell gas" instructions.... ■■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your gas...supplier from the entire length of this manual must be sure to efficiently dry laundry. Do not use a metal foil vent. If a gas leak is complete...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...in the cycle selections. Temperature Control (on your load. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to the care label directions. Drying time and temperature will ... if set the WRINKLE PREVENT selector knob to On. NOTE: A signal will run after your dryer has multiple heat settings: ■■ A High heat setting may check the dryness of Cycle...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... dryness level removes less moisture than the Energy Preferred cycle. High or Low Will run the dryer for automatic Any drying. High Casual, shirts, pants, Gives the best drying in the shortest... reduce wrinkling. Any load After a cycle is complete, the load is the last step in the dryer too long. Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Depending on cycle knob or be a...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... have an End of the cycles and features described. Do not pack the dryer. Use this dryer. The signal will sound only if the selector is helpful when drying items that has ever had any type of fire, electric shock, or injury to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling. Push...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... dryer to vibrate. For direct-wired dryers: WARNING 3. Changing the Drum Light (on the back wall of the dryer? Locate the light bulb cover on some models) 1. Disconnect power. 2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 4. Use masking tape to side? Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Plug in gas supply line. 3. http://www.maytag.com/help - Electric dryers...

Owners Manual - Page 11

...you ever need it is installed in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your sales slip together... have other rights that is intended to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. Replacement parts or repair labor on...You can be repaired in accordance with Maytag's published installation instructions. 10. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from ...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... lbs (90.7 kg). If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer in ring terminals or spade terminals with any tools listed...garage installation. The wires that all parts were included. 4 leveling legs Parts needed: Check local codes, check existing electrical supply and venting and see "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. ■ Do not use an extension cord. ■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the electrical connection is recommended. Dryer Dimensions 43 ³⁄₈" (110 cm) 15¼" (38.74cm) 43³⁄...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...will be : ■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), protected with clothes dryers. If connecting by a white cover. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that connect to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have a proper outlet installed by providing...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... as to be grounded. Failure to an individual branch circuit. 4-wire receptacle 14-30R ■ Do not use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 3394208. This dryer is within reach of least resistance for electric current. The plug must be plugged into a grounded 4 prong outlet. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. Connect to do...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Use a UL listed strain relief. Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Securely tighten all electrical connections. Disconnect power. 2. External ground conductor screw C. Hold-down 6 Style...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-wire direct 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* 3-wire connection: Direct Wire *If local codes do not permit the use of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block opening...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... E. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord under the center screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown. 1. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Dotted line shows position of extra length so dryer can be moved...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

...block screws. Now go to "Venting Requirements." 3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground ...wire: B D E A C GF A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug C. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of cable. You have completed your electrical connections. External ground conductor screw B. Neutral (white or center wire...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

...Tighten screw. Neutral ground wire E B. Tighten screws. 4. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. You have completed your electrical connections. External ground conductor... wires to neutral wire. 1. A. Neutral ground wire C. Secure cover with hold -down screw. 6. 1. B C D Optional 3-wire connection Use for direct wire or power supply cord where...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

...or by calling the toll-free number listed on the cover of fire, this is not plugged with lint. ■ Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with screws or other ...■ Rigid metal vent is in its final location. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the Dryer User Instructions. DURASAFE™ venting products are shown here. WARNING Venting Requirements Flexible metal vent ■...

Installation Instructions - Page 14

...-side opening , if desired. Loosen (do not remove) top screws from inner door. Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to gently remove 4 hinge hole plugs (F) on top of dryer. Insert screws into hinge holes on left side of cabinet. 9. Tighten screws halfway. Tighten screws. Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to gently remove 4 hinge...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

.... See "Level Dryer." 6. Turn on power. In the U.S.A. ■ For power supply cord installation, plug into a grounded...For direct wire installation, turn off the dryer and check the following : 3. Read "Dryer Use" in the Dryer User ...dryer has been running or "On" position. ■ Start button has been pushed firmly. ■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical...

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