Maytag MGDB800VU - Bravos Steam Gas Dryer Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 8

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4.

Place the hooked ends of the other direct wire cable wires under 
the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze 
hooked ends together. Tighten screws.

5.

Tighten strain relief screw.

6.

Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. 
Secure cover with hold-down screw.

7.

You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to 
“Venting Requirements.”

3-wire connection: Power supply cord

Use where local codes permit connecting ca

b

inet-ground 

conductor to neutral wire.

A

B

D

C

E

F

G

A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)
B. 3-wire plug

C. Neutral prong
D. Spade terminals with up turned ends

E.3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief

F. Ring terminals

G. Neutral (white or center wire)

1.

Loosen or remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw.

2.

Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord 
to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. 
Tighten screw.

A

B

C

D

E

A. External ground conductor screw
B. Neutral ground wire

C. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)

E. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief

3.

Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten 
screws.

4.

Tighten strain relief screws.

5.

Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. 
Secure cover with hold-down screw.

6.

You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to 
“Venting Requirements.”

3-wire connection: Direct wire

Use where local codes permit connecting ca

b

inet-ground 

conductor to neutral wire.

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

 

be moved if needed. 

Strip 3

1

/

2

" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip 

insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, 
cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape ends of wires into a 
hook shape.

    1"

(25 mm)

    

3

½"

(89 mm)

When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked 

 

end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing 
right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown.

1.

Loosen or remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw.

Summary of Contents for MGDB800VU - Bravos Steam Gas Dryer

Page 1: ...on 15 Dryer Results 16 W10267633A DRYER SAFETY You You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety messages will tell...

Page 2: ...B C D E A Leveling legs 4 B Y connector C Short inlet hose D Inlet hose with right angle connector E Rubber washer Remove parts package from dryer drum Check that all parts are included NOTE Do not us...

Page 3: ...ns 29 737 mm 221 4 565 mm 291 4 743 mm 431 2 1105 mm NOTE Most installations require minimum 5 127 mm clearance for exhaust vent with elbow See Venting Requirements Installation spacing for recessed a...

Page 4: ...e neutral terminal center or white wire of the terminal block the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutr...

Page 5: ...is pointing down and hold in place Tighten strain relief screws enough to hold two clamp sections together A Strain relief tab pointing up B Hole below terminal block opening C Clamp section D Strain...

Page 6: ...breaker box 3 wire connection Direct Wire Electrical Connection Options If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet ground conductor to the neutral wire see Optional 3 wire connection sectio...

Page 7: ...mm Shape ends of wires into a hook shape 1 25 mm 5 127 mm When connecting to the terminal block place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hook facing right squeeze hooked...

Page 8: ...External ground conductor screw B Neutral ground wire C Center silver colored terminal block screw D Neutral wire white or center wire E 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief 3 Connect the other wires to...

Page 9: ...where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor scr...

Page 10: ...the Assistance or Service section in your Use and Care Guide Rigid metal vent For best drying performance rigid metal vents are recommended Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinkin...

Page 11: ...t or right side exhaust installation C Bottom exhaust installation Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties Select the type best for your installation Two cl...

Page 12: ...ich can catch lint INSTALL LEVELING LEGS WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer Failure to do so can result in back or other injury 1 To avoid damaging the fl...

Page 13: ...e dryer and the dryer cabinet check the levelness from front to back If the dryer is not level prop up the dryer using a wood block Use a wrench to adjust the legs up or down and check again for level...

Page 14: ...a towel or soft cloth on top of dryer or work space to avoid damaging the surface Remove the door assembly 1 Open the dryer door 2 Remove the bottom screw from each of the 2 hinges that attach dryer...

Page 15: ...both fuses are intact and tight or that both circuit breakers have not tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician Is the correct power supply av...

Page 16: ...rily drying times are too long or load is too hot Is the lint screen clogged with lint Lint screen should be cleaned before each load WARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic ve...

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