Maytag W10445417B - Manual (Page 16)

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4-Wire Direct Wire Connection
Direct Wire Connection
1.
Prepare your 4-wire cable
for direct connection
1"
(25 mm)
3 1 ⁄
2
"
(89 mm
)
5"
(127 mm)
2.
Remove neutral ground wire
B
F
A
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes
and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections.
Remove the neutral ground wire (white) (F) located inside the
dryer cabinet, behind the external ground conductor screw (A).
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so
dryer may be moved if needed.
Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable,
leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 1 1 /
2
" (38 mm)
from remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm).
Shape ends of wires into hooks.
3-wire direct connection:
Go to “3-Wire Direct Connection”
on page 17.
4-wire direct connection:
Go to “4-Wire Direct Connection”
on this page.
If your wiring looks like this:
4.
Connect remaining wires
Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under
outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze
hooked ends together and tighten screws. Replace the terminal
block cover on the back of the dryer. Tighten strain relief nut.
Now, go to “Venting Requirements.”
3.
Connect power supply cable wire
B
D
Place the hooked end of the center white
wire (D) of power supply cable under the
center screw (B) of terminal block (hook
facing right). Squeeze hooked end together.
Tighten screw.
If your wiring looks like this: