Grounding Requirements - Kenmore 796.4139 Series Use & Care Manual

Do not allow children to play on or in the washer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
washer is used near children. As children grow, teach
them the proper, safe use of all appliances. Failure
to comply with these warnings could result in serious
personal injury.
Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing
materials after the washer is unpacked. Children
might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight
chambers. Failure to comply with these warnings could
result in serious personal injury
TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
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Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check
if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
electrician. Failure to follow these warnings can
3-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle
3-prong
grounding
plug
WARNING: RISK TO CHILDREN

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

ARNING
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To
prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on
product labels. Failure to comply with these warnings
could result in serious personal injury.
Before your washer is removed from service
or discarded, remove the door to the washing
compartment to avoid the danger of children or small
animals getting trapped inside. Failure to do so can
result in serious personal injury or death.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and 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.
Do not use extention cord.
Do not remove ground pin from plug.
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