My power supply is 240v ,bu I have a maytag 120/240 combo

I have a maytag stacker with one plug and the machine reads 120/240 (3 prong) but my power supply is 240 volts .please what do I do ?
I want ot start using mu washer/dryer combo but don't know how to go about it?

A straight 240 volt circuit would be two hots and one bare or green ground. A 120/240 circuit would also have a white neutral.

It is not possible to use a straight 240 volt feed for a 120/240 volt unit, a new 4 wire cable must be installed. And the 3 wire cord be changed to a 4 wire cord and plug with a matching 4 wire receptacle. Not sure of the amp size, probably 30 amp, depends on the map requirements of the washer/ dryer unit.

Thank you.am running the wire from the combo unit or on the wall.Also am I going to use a 4 prong plug.
I stay in the part of the world where the power supply is 240v and a 3 prong plug is operational... how do I go about it?

As I stated before, A 120/240 volt rated appliance will not operate properly on a straight 240 volt feed.

A 120/240 volt unit will use a 120 volt motor, and will need a neutral, along with the two hots and one ground.

Am really sorry to appear dumb!the unit only has one plug fro the two items(washer/dryer).
Can you explain what to do in a lame man language.
Thank you

Where in the world are you located? You said you only have 240 volts?

Africa... nigeria.guess that sounds familiar.
Waiting for your response.

If you only have 240 volts, you cannot use the 120/240 volt appliance.

You need to get a unit rated only 240 volts.

I was told there is a remedy.since the dryer works with 240v but the washer /controls work with 120v, I should think that a converter (but my faer is the one plug 'thing')might work because I have bought the unit already.

I need an expert instruction on what to do... urgent responses would be apprecited.
Thank you.

You can get an electrician to install a 240 volt to 120/240 volt transformer.

This is nothing a do it yourselfer can do.

I have to assume since your located in Nigeria, and you bought the unit there, and assuming this is a popular unit sold there, there must be a solution in your area.

How did you come to have this unit?

If you don't have to worry about code, I might, use a 240 to 120 volt transformer inside the dryer, connect the 120 stuff to the load side of transformer, not sure if the motor is 120 or 240 volts.
A heavy load on the 120 volt stuff would require a larger transformer.
I just saw where TK mentions they use a 120 volt motor. Don't know why we don't use 240 volt motors?
The controls/solenoids/timer.. would be the only load on the Transformer.

You would be best served by returning to where you purchased the equipment and asking for installation assistance.

Thanks guys !av got it fixed... and its working perfectly.

Great, tell us how you solved the problem.

The equipment/appliance was powered with 240volts,the transfomers in the two units are 120v while the filament(hot spiral rings) in the dryer is 240v,so I used a step down transformer to step down the voltage into the washer/dryer(120v) and connected the a wire to the filament form the 240v on the step down transformer as nuetral.
Guess that a lil' educative.
Thanks friends.