Whirlpool ACM244XE0, ACM 152XE0, ACM184XE0 Electrical requirements, Grounding method

Electrical requirements

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug air conditioner into grounded three prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not fuse neutral or grounding circuit.

Do not use air conditioner with front panel removed.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electrical shock, or serious injury.

Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.

OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.

NOTE: If codes permit, and a separate grounding wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate. Use a time- delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. It is required that a separate circuit, serving only this air conditioner, be provided. See the chart on page 5 for electrical plug variations. Choose the plug that matches your unit’s plug. Then, use the chart to find the voltage and ampere requirements for your air conditioner, and the gauge of copper wire required for the receptacle wiring.

Fire Hazard

Do not use an extension cord.

Doing so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Grounding method

For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord containing a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the responsibility of the consumer to have a proper wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.