Maytag MDG9800AWQ Installation - Manual (Page 6)

ELECTRICAL REQU I R E M E N T S
NOTE: Wiring diagram is located inside the control console.
Export models (not U.S. or Canada): See Additional Instructions for Export Models on the other side of this
sheet.
WARNING – To prevent unnecessary risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury, all
wiring and grounding must be done in accordance with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA (for the United
States) or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 (for Canada).
GROUNDING
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, the ground will reduce the risk of
electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electrical current.
GAS MODELS
This appliance is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if
it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
If a separate ground is required by local codes, an accessory ground wire and ground clamp is available.
Connect ground wire to back of unit with the cabinet ground screw and washer. The ground screw and
washer are found in the parts package. Secure other end of ground wire to a suitable external ground
connection. The wire may be secured with the clamp to a grounded COLD metal water pipe.
NEVER CONNECT GROUND WIRE TO PLASTIC PLUMBING LINES, GAS LINES OR HOT WATER PIPES.
ELECTRIC MODELS
U. S. e l e c t ric models are shipped with a ground strap connected from the neutra l
t e rminal bl o ck post to the frame of the drye r. If local codes prohibit the use of the
ground stra p, the dryer must be grounded in accordance with local codes.
If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is to be permanently wired, the drye r
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 term i n a l .
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, follow all grounding instructions in
Grounding Section.
An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only this appliance is recommended. DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD.
G A S MODELS – U. S . and Canada
A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC, approved electrical serv i c e, with a 15 ampere fuse or circuit breaker is required.
WARNING – Improper connection of
the equipment grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock . C h e ck
with a qualified electrician or serv i c e-
man if you are in doubt as to whether
the appliance is properly gr o u n d e d .
Ground
Screw