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To avoid siphoning, no more than 8" (20.3 cm) of drain hose should be inside the standpipe.
Secure drain hose with beaded tie strap.
Laundry tub drain system (view C)
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be
at least 39" (99 cm) above the floor and no higher than 96" (244 cm) from the bottom of the
washer.
Floor drain system (view D)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be purchased separately. See “Tools
and Parts.”
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (71 cm) from the bottom of the washer.
Additional hoses might be needed.
To avoid siphoning, no more than 8" (20.3 cm) of drain hose should be below the top of the
wash tub. Secure drain hose with beaded tie strap.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-
delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
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This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug.
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To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong,
grounding-type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a
mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.
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Do not ground to a gas pipe.
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Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the washer is properly grounded.
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Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
A
B
39"
(99 cm)
C
D
39"
(99 cm)
28"
(71 cm)
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
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