Electrolux EWFLW65H - 27'' Front-Load Washer, Technical & Service Manual

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Installation Information
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Electrical System Requirements
Circuit - Individual, properly polarized and ground-
ed 15 amp. branch circuit fused with 15 amp. time
delay fuse or circuit breaker.
Power Supply - 2 wire, with ground, 120 volt
single phase, 60 Hz, alternating current.
Outlet Receptacle - Properly grounded 3-prong
receptacle to be located so the power supply cord
is accessible when the washer is in an installed
position.
Grounding Requirements
1. The washer MUST be grounded. In the event
of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of
least resistance for electrical current.
2. Since your washer is equipped with a power
supply cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug, the plug
MUST be plugged into an appropriate, copper
wired receptacle that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances or in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Codes,
ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition). If in doubt, call a
licensed electrician. DO NOT cut off or alter
the grounding prong on the power supply
cord. In situations where a two-slot receptacle
is present, it is the owner’s responsibility to
have a licensed electrician replace it with a
properly grounded three prong grounding type
receptacle.
Grounding Type
Wall Receptacle
Power Cord with
3- Prong Grounded Plug
DO NOT, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass the
grounding plug.
NOTE
Because of potentially inconsistent voltage
capabilities, the use of this washer with
power created by gas powered generators,
solar powered generators, wind powered gen-
erators or any other generator other than the
local utility company is not recommended.
GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle is
not required.
IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIP-
MENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN
RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
CHECK WITH A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN IF
YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE
APPLIANCE IS PROPERLY GROUNDED.
Figure 2-1