Whirlpool GVW9959K-0 manual Installation, Considerations, Section ONE

SECTION ONE

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Proper installation is your responsibility.

You will need

A water heater set to deliver a minimum of 120°F (49°C) water to the washer.

A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of where the power cord is attached to the back of the washer. See “Electrical Requirements.”

Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 5-100 psi (34.5-689.6 kPa.)

A level floor with a maximum slope of 1 in. (2.5 cm) under entire washer. Installing the washer on carpeting is not recommended.

Do not operate your washer in temperatures below 32°F (0°C). Some water can remain in the washer and can cause damage in low temperatures.

Electrical Requirements

!WARNING

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.

120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 ampere fused electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) Connect to an individual branch circuit.

This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3- prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, you must plug the power supply cord into a mating 3-prong grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with

CONSIDERATIONS

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.

Fig. 1-1

1.3-prong grounding plug

2.3-prong grounding-type wall receptacle

3.Grounding prong

4.Power supply 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 resis- tance for electric current. This washer 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.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman 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 outlet, 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 equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

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