Installation Instructions - Whirlpool Trash Masher JTF8500XL User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COM-
PLETELY AND CAREFULLY THEY WILL SIMPLIFY THE INSTALLATION.
Before you use your TRASH MASHER
compactor.. .
Be sure your compactor IS properly rnstalled in
an appropriate level area and a place surtable for
the size, function and protection of the compactor.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Observe All Governing Codes and Ordinances.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz. AC only 15 Ampere fused
electrical supply is required (time delay fuse or
circuit breaker is recommended). It IS recom-
mended that a separate crrcurt serving only this
appliance be provided. DO NOT use an ex-
tension cord.
Electrical ground is required on this
appliance.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
GROUND PRONG.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. This appliance is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3-prong groundrng
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and
local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall re-
ceptacle
IS
not available, It
IS
the personal re-
sponsrbility and obligatron of the customer to
have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle
Installed by a qualified electrician. See Figure 1.
3-PRONG
GROUNDING TYPE
WALL RECEPTACLE
ROUNDING
POWER SUPP
CORD
Figure 1
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD