Electrical Requirements; Installation Instructions - Whirlpool Cabrio WTW8500DW Technical Education

INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply
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is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
It is recommended that a separate circuit breaker serving only this
appliance be provided.
This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having
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a 3 prong grounding plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged
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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 quali ed electrician.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
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recommended that a quali ed electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
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Check with a quali ed electrician if you are not sure the
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washer is properly grounded.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Before you start: remove shipping materials
Electrical Shock Hazard
It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper
Disconnect power before servicing.
operation and to avoid excessive noise from washer.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
1.
Failure to do so can result in death or
Move washer
electrical shock.
48"
(1.2 m)
Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of its nal location; it must
be in a fully upright position.
NOTE: To avoid oor damage, set washer onto cardboard
before moving it and make sure lid is taped shut.
2.
Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging oor, place cardboard supports from
shipping carton on oor behind washer. Tip washer back
and place on cardboard supports. Remove shipping base
by rotating base 90° to the right. Set washer upright.
IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary for proper
operation. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer
to the instructions included with the sound shield to install it at
this time.