ELECTRIC MODELS - U.S.and Canada
A 120/240volt,60 HzAC approvedelectricalservicefusedthrougha 30amperefuseor circuitbreakeronboth
sidesofthe lineisrequiredforthe dryeranda 120volt60 HzACapprovedelectricalsupplywith a 15ampere
fuseorcircuitbreakerforthe washer.
Ifa powercord is used,the cord should be pluggedintoa 30 ampere receptacle.
U.S. ELECTRIC MODELS
The powercord is NOTprovidedwith U.S. electricmodeldryers.
IMPORTANT: Whenpermitted by localcodes, the dryerelectrical supply maybe connectedby meansof a
newpowersupplycord kit, markedfor usewith clothes dryer,that is U.L.listed, ratedat 120/240volts
minimum,30 ampereswith three No. 10copperwire conductorsterminated with closedloop terminals,
open-endspadelugs with turnedup ends orwith tinned leads.
Donot reuse a powersupply cordfrom an old dryer. The powercord electricsupplywiring mustbe retained
at the dryercabinet with a suitable ULlisted strain relief.
Ifthe dryer isto be installedin an areawhere local codesdo not permitgroundingthrough neutral, onlya 4
conductorpowercord, ratedand terminatedas above,maybe used.
120/208Volt Electrical Systems:
A U.S.electricwasher/dryermustbe convertedif it isto operateon a 120/208volt electricalsystem. A heating
elementconversionkitis availableforthe dryeralongwith a transformerfor the washer (seeAccessories).
CANADIAN ELECTRIC MODELS
All Canadian modelsare shipped with the power cord attached.
It is not permissibleto convert a dryer in Canada to208volts,
Additional Instructionsfor Export Models
(notU.S. or Canada)
Contactthe distributorthat sold the applianceor: Maytag International,8700W. Bryn MawrAvenue,Chicago,
IllinoisUSA 60631,773-714-0100, for informationon product,shippingdamage,replacementpartsand
accessories.
Maytagmodels manufacturedfor operationon 60 HzAC are not designedfor use on 50 HzAC
electricalserviceand conversionof the productfrom 60to 50 Hz operationis not recommended. For
additionalinformationon 50 Hz products,contact Maytag International.
The electricservicerequirementscan befound on the data labellocated onthe frontof the dryer behindthe
door.
EXPORT ELECTRIC MODELS
Exportelectricmodelsare manufacturedforoperationon either 230/240volt, 50 Hzor 220 volt, 60 Hz
approvedelectricservice. A two-wireapprovedelectricalservicewith a30 amperefuseor circuit breakeris
required. The dryermust be properlygroundedwith a groundwire.
IMPORTANT:When permitted by local codes,the dryer electricalsupply may be connectedby meansof a
newpowersupplycord kit, markedfor use withclothesdryers, that is agencylisted, ratedat 240 volts
minimum,30 ampereswith two No. 10copper wire conductorsterminatedwith closedloopterminals,
open-endspadelugs with turnedup ends orwith tinned leads.
Donot reuse a powersupply cordfrom an old dryer. The powercord or electric supplywiring must be
retainedat the dryercabinetwith a suitableagencylisted strain relief.
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