•Tominimizepossibleshockhazard,the
cordmustbepluggedintoamating,3
prong,ground4ypeoutlet,groundedin accordancewithlocalcodesandordi- nancesIfamatingoutletisnotavail.- able,itisthepersonalresponsibilityand obligationofthecustomerhavethe properlygroundedoutletinstalledbya qualifiedelectrician.
•Ifcodespermitandaseparateground wireisused,itisrecommendedthata qualifiedelectriciandeterminethatthe groundpathisadequate.
•Donotgroundtoagaspipe.
•Checkwithaqualifiedelectricianifyou arenotsurethewasherisproperly grounded.
•Donothavefuseintheneutralor groundcircuit.
1.3 prong grounding plug
2.3 prong
3.Groundprong
4.Powersupp_ cord
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord-connected washer:
This washer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This washer is equipped with a cord having an
is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of
the
with a qualified electrician or service- man if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlel have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
For a permanently connected washer:
This washer must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
on the appliance.
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