Installation Instructions (Washer); Electrical Requirements; Installation Instructions (Pedestal) - Whirlpool GHW9100L Service Manual

Electrical Requirements

! WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground plug.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or electrical shock.
•
A 120-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere,
fused electrical supply is required. Time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recom-
mended that a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided.
• This washer is equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3 prong ground plug.
• To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must
be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, ground-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 out-
let installed by a qualified electrician.
• If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used,
it is recommended that a qualified electrician de-
termine 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.
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 resistance 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 accor-
dance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equip-
ment-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 appli-
ance –
if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet in-
stalled 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.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Remove Transport System
! WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and in-
stall washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other
injury.
IMPORTANT: Position the washer so that the rear
of the unit is within approximately 3 feet (90 cm)
of the final location.
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