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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
For Great Britain only
Warning - this appliance must be earthed
Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS
1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of
plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and
proceed as follows:
1.
Remove the fuse cover (
A
) and fuse (
B
).
2.
Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover.
3.
Refit both into plug.
Important:
The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and
if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a
correct replacement is fitted.
Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or
the colour embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from your local
electrical store.
Socket outlet / plug
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet,
please contact Whirlpool Service on 0870 600 8989 for
further instruction. Please do not attempt to change plug
yourself. This procedure needs to be carried out by a
qualified Whirlpool technician in compliance with the
manufactures instructions and current standard safety
regulations.
For the Republic of Ireland only
The information given in respect of Great Britain will
frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is
also used, the
2-pin, side earth type. In this case, the wire which is
coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the
EARTH contact, and the two wires to the two pins,
irrespective of colour. The supply to the socket must be
fitted with a 16 amp fuse.
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