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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION
POWER OUTLET
y
The power outlet must be within 60 in. (1.5 m) of
either side of the washer.
y
The appliance and outlet must be positioned so
that the plug is easily accessible.
y
Do not overload the outlet with more than one ap-
pliance.
y
The outlet must be grounded in accordance with
current wiring electric codes and regulations.
y
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
NOTE:
It is the personal responsibility and obligation
of the product owner to have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified service technician.
FLOORING
y
To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST
be installed on a solidly constructed floor.
y
Allowable slope under the entire washer is a maxi-
mum 1 inch. difference from side to side or from
front to back.
y
Installing on carpeting and soft tile surfaces is not
recommended.
y
Never install the washer on a platform or weakly sup-
ported structure.
To ensure sufficient clearance for water lines and
airflow, allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in.
(2.5 cm) at the sides and 4 in. (10 cm) behind the
unit. Be sure to allow for wall, door, or floor mold-
ings that may increase the required clearances.
Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 56 in.
y
The washer is heavy. Two or more people
are required when moving and unpacking the
washer.
Failure to do so may result in damage
to property or serious bodily harm.
y
Store and install the washer where it will not
be exposed to temperatures below freezing
or exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Failure to follow this warning can cause seri-
ous injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
y
Properly ground the washer to conform with
all electric governing codes and ordinances.
Failure to follow this warning can cause seri-
ous injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
y
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
install the washer in humid spaces.
Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury,
fire, electric shock, or death.
y
To ensure proper air flow, do not block the
large opening on the bottom of the washer
with carpeting or other materials.
y
Do not remove ground prong. Do not use
an adapter or extension cord. Plug into a
grounded 3-prong outlet.
Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric
shock, or death.
NOTE:
The washer must be installed on firm flooring
to minimize vibration during the spin cycle. Concrete
flooring is best, but a wood floor is sufficient, pro-
vided it is built to FHA standards. The washer should
not be installed on rugs or exposed to weather.
WARNING
55
3
/
8
”
(140.6 cm)
(with lid open)
26
3
/
4
”
(68 cm)
32”
(81.1 cm)
1”
(2.5 cm)
27”
(68.6 cm)
1”
(2.5 cm)
40
3
/
8
”
(102.6 cm)
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