Maytag NEPTUNO Instrucciones De Instalación página 6

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Wiring diagram is located inside the control console.
Export models (not U.S. or Canada): See Additional Instructions for Export Models on the other side of this
sheet.
WARNING - To prevent unnecessary risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury, all
wiring and grounding must be done in accordance with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA (for the United
States) or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 (for Canada).
GROUNDING
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, the ground will reduce the risk of
electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electrical current.
GAS MODELS
This appliance is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if
WARNING - Improper connection of
the equipment grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service-
man if you are in doubt as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
it wilt not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
If a separate ground is required by local codes, an accessory ground wire and ground clamp is available.
Connect ground wire to back of unit with the cabinet ground screw and washer. The ground screw and
washer are found in the parts package. Secure other end of ground wire to a suitable external ground
connection. The wire may be secured with the clamp to a grounded COLD metal water pipe.
NEVER CONNECT GROUND WIRE TO PLASTIC PLUMBING LINES, GAS LINES OR HOT WATER PIPES.
ELECTRIC MODELS
U.S. electric models are shipped with a ground strap connected from the neutral
terminal block post to the frame of the dryer. If local codes prohibit the use of the
ground strap, the dryer must be grounded in accordance with local codes.
If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is to be permanently wired, the dryer
must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an
equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment grounding terminal.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, follow all grounding instructions in
Grounding Section.
Ground
Screw
An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only this appliance is recommended. DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD.
GAS MODELS - U.S. and Canada
A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC, approved electrical service, with a 15 ampere fuse or circuit breaker is required.