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Electrical Requirements

■A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
■This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a
3p rong grounding plug.
■To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged
into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating
outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
■If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
■Do not ground to a gas pipe.
■Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
washer is properly grounded.
■Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BeforeYou Start

NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set the washer onto cardboard
before moving across floor.

Remove ShippingMaterials

Removing the shipping material is necessary for proper operation.
If the shipping material is not removed, the washer will make
excessive noise.
1. Move the washer to within approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of its
final location.
2. The washer must be in the upright position and not tilted
before removing the shipping material.
3. Locate the yellow shipping materials on the rear of the
machine, near the bottom. Follow the steps for your particular
model, either the one with the straight power cord and cord
restraint or the looped power cord version.
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.
WARNING

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For a grounded,cord-connected washer:
This washermust be grounded. In the event of a malfunction
or breakdown,grounding will reduce the risk of electr ical
shockby providing a path of least resistance for electric
current.This washer is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-groundingconductor and a grounding plug. The
plug mustbe plugged into an appropr iate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.

WARNING:

Improper connection of the equipment-
groundingconductor can result in a r isk of electric shock.
Checkwith a qualified electrician or ser viceman if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug providedwith the appliance –if it will
not fit the outlet, havea proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
For a permanentlyconnected washer:
This washermust be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding
conductor mustbe r un with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-groundingter minal or lead on
the appliance.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.