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4-wire Direct Wire Connection

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes

and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections.

Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws

from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain

relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the

hole (B) below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside the

terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector

onto the strain relief threads (C).

1. Attach direct wire strain relief

Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief

should have a tight t with the dryer cabinet and be in a

horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screws.

For 3-wire Direct Wire Connection, see page 11.

For 4 wire Direct Wire Connection, continue to step 3 below.

2. Attach direct wire cable to

strain relief

Direct wire strain relief

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

" (38 mm) from

remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends

of wires into hooks.

(25 mm)

(127 mm)

3. Prepare your 4-wire cable for

direct connection

To connect wires to terminal block, place hooked end of wire

under terminal block screw, facing to the right, squeeze hooked

end together and tighten screw.

4. Connect wires to terminal block

4. Connect neutral wire

Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord

to center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.

5. Connect remaining wires

Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws.

Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into

slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

Now, go to Venting Requirements.

Direct Wire Connection

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Maytag MEDX655DW Installation Manual Page 10