Maytag MDE5500AZW Installation Instructions Manual page 9

3-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
If the power cord has terminals, place the terminals over the existing nuts
on the posts. The neutral (white or center wire on power cord) conductor _3-WireSystem
must always be connected to the center (silver colored) post of the \ _
terminal block. °
Secure in place using the nuts provided in the partspackage. If the
power cord does not have terminals, use the cupped washers ahead of
the nuts.
Be sure the terminal block nuts are tight. Secure the power cord in position.
Tighten the strain relief screw(s) in order to clamp the strain relief to the
cord.
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 term nab OCKsupport to ground the aryer frame to the neutra conauctor.
4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Strain
Remove the ground strap screw from the terminal block sup-
port. Fold the ground strap over so both ends of the ground
strap will be attached to the center terminal block post.
Connect the neutral (white) conductor of the cord to the center
(silver) post of the terminal block. Connect the grounding
(green) wire of the cord to the terminal block support using the
ground strap screw.
Connect the red and black wires of the cord to the outer posts
of the terminal block.
Be sure the terminal block nuts are on tight. Secure the power
cord in position. Tighten the strain relief screw(s) in order to
clamp the strain relief to the cord. Replace the terminal block
cover.
4-Wire System with
Power Cord Attached
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Neutral Ground
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VAC
Strain
relief
EXPORT MODELS
Refer to the Additional Instructions Section.
7. With a level, check the dryer, and make necessary adjustments to the level-
ing legs. Once level, tighten the leveling leg locking nuts with a wrench.
8, The dryer door direction can be reversed.
1. If the dryer is plugged in, unplug from electrical service.
2. Remove the hinge hole covers and screws. Move the door catch cover to the opposite side.
3. While supporting the door remove 2 screws in the hinges that secure the hinges to the cabinet.
4. Remove the door by lifting slightly at the hinges and pulling the hinge tabs out of the hinge slots.
5. Move the following parts to the opposite side of the door: 2 hinges and 4 hinge screws, 4 door
screws, door strike and screw, inner door cover plate and screw.
6. Attach the door to the opposite side of the cabinet using the 2 counter sunk hinge screws.
(See below.)
7. Driving the lower hinge screw first will help to align the door and hinges.
8. Replace the hinge hole covers and screws in the opposite side.
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