Midea MLE45N1BWW, User'S Manual & Installation Instructions

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BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, follow the grounding instructions in
the “
Grounding
” section on page 1 8 .
THREE WIRE OUTLET
3-Wire
receptacle
(10-30R)
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or
spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 3-wire
power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must
have 3 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a
3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.
3-Wire system connections
1.
Remove the center terminal block screw.
2.
Connect the neutral wire (white or center wire) of the power cord to
the center terminal screw of the terminal block. Be sure to cross the
screw through the ring of the power cord terminal and tighten the
screw.
3. Connect the other wires to the outer terminal block screws. Be sure to
cross the screw through the terminal ring and tighten the screw.
4.
Tighten the strain relief screws.
5.
Insert the tab of the terminal block cover into your dryer’s rear panel
slot. Secure the cover with a screw.
CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING
Review the “ Electric Requirements ” section on page 16.
WARNING
If converting from a 4-wire electrical system to a 3-wire, the ground
strap must be reconnected to the terminal block support to ground
the dryer frame to the neutral conductor. Ring-type terminals are
recommended. If using strap terminals, make sure they are tightened.
3-wire system instructions:
A
Center terminal block screw
B
External ground connector
C
Neutral grounding wire (White)
D
Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E
3/4
" (
1.9cm) UL-listed strain relief
A
B
C
D
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