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CAUTION:
For personal safety, do
not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this
appliance.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the
third grounding prong from the power cord. Follow
National Electrical Codes or prevailing local codes
and ordinances.
This appliance must be supplied with the voltage and
frequency indicated on the rating plate (located on the
back of the washer), and connected to an individual,
properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or
20 amp circuit breaker
or time-delay fuse.
If the electric supply
provided does not meet
the above requirements,
call a licensed
electrician.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Installation Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electrical current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord having an
equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
Insure proper ground
exists before use
CAUTION:
Before plugging in washer,
read the following electrical requirements.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
ADDITIONAL PARTS YOU MAY NEED
Your installation may require additional parts. For
ordering information, please refer to the consumer
support section in this manual.
If you have:
You will need to purchase:
Laundry tub or standpipe
•
Sump pump system
taller than 72
″
Overhead sewer
•
Standard 20 gallon (76L)
39
″
(99 cm) tall drain tub
or utility sink
•
Sump pump
•
Connectors (available from
local plumbing supplier)
Water faucet beyond reach
•
Two longer water fill hoses
of fill hoses
Drain hose too short
•
Drain hose
REMOVE SHIPPING MATERIAL
Before you install your washer, remove all shipping material.
WARNING:
Excessive Weight Hazard—
Use two or more people to move and install the washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other personal injury.
•
To protect the floor, place two corner posts from the
shipping material on the floor in back of the washer.
•
Firmly grasp the body of the washer and gently lay it
on the corner posts.
•
Remove plastic foam packaging from under the washer.
•
Use an adjustable wrench to turn the washer legs out
approximately 3/4
″
(1.9 cm). This is the recommended
setting. Later adjustment may be needed.
•
Stand the washer up.
•
Remove tape from the washer lid. Open the washer lid
and remove foam shipping piece, parts bag and hoses
from the washer basket. Remove tags from dispenser
drawer. Close the lid.
DANGER:
Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are
in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug with this appliance; if it will not
fit the outlet installed, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
(cont.)