Maytag MDE18MNAYW Installationsanweisungen

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2.  Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) (D) of power supply 

cord under center terminal block screw (A). Tighten screw.

3.  Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws 

(F). Tighten screws. Finally, reinstall terminal block to dryer rear 

panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

Standard Power Cord Connectors

  Flanged Spade Connector 

Ring Connector

Connecting Neutral Wire
1.  Loosen or remove center terminal block screw (A).

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile 

homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire 

connections. 
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer 

can 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 3 remaining 

wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends of wires into  

a hook shape.

Connecting 3-Wire Connection: Power Supply Cord

Connecting 4-Wire Connection: Direct Wire

Connecting Neutral Ground and Neutral Wires
1.  Remove center terminal block screw (A) and the neutral  

ground wire (B) by removing the green external ground 

conductor screw (C).

A

A

D

A

C

B

F

F