Tools Needed For Installation; Parts Supplied For Installation; Recommended Grounding Method - Maytag Washer Installation Instructions

Hot and cold water faucets: Must
be within 4 feet of the back of the
washer and provide water pressure
5-100 PSI.
Laundry tub drain system: Needs a
20-gallon laundry tub. Top of tub
must be at least 34 inches high and
no higher than 72 inches from
bottom of washer.
Before you
start...
Untape and open washer lid. Remove
packages and hoses from washer.
Check location where washer
will be installed. Proper
installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct
installation.
Grounded electrical outlet is
required. See Electrical
requirements.
Standpipe drain system: Needs
a two-inch minimum diameter
standpipe with minimum
carry-away
capacity of
17 gallons per
minute. Top of
standpipe must 4
be at least 34
inches high and
no higher than
72 inches from
bottom of
washer.
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If a longer drain hose is ne/eded,
drain hose (Part No. 388423) and
hose extension kit (Part No. 285442)
are available from authorized parts
distributors. If drain hose must be
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shortene d, use kit (Part No. 285442).
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances. Floor drain
system requires
a siphon break,
Part No. 285320.
ater heater: Set
to deliver 140°F
water to washer.
Product Damage
Do Not store or operate
washer below 32°F (some
water may remain in
washer).
See Use & Care Guide for
"Winterizing" Information.
Failure to follow above may
result in product damage.
SEE
Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to
support washer weight of 3 15 pounds.
Electrical
Recommended
reqllirements
grounding method
INSTRUCTIONS ON
BACK COVER.
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. This appliance is
equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3-prong grounding plug. To
minimize possible shock hazard, the cord
must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding-type wall receptacle,
grounded in accordance with National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NT-PA 70-latest
edition and all local codes and
ordinances. See Figure 1. If a mating
wall receptacle is not available, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to have a properly
grounded S-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
Tools needed for
installation:
Electrical Shock Hazard
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Electrical ground is required on this
appliance.
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If cold water pipe is interrupted by
plastic, non-metallic gaskets or other
insulating materials, Do Not use for
grounding.
. Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
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Do Not modify the power supply
cord plug. If it does not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
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Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or
grounding circuit. A fuse in the
neutral or grounding circuit could
result in an electrical shock.
. Do Not use an extension cord with
this appliance.
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Check with a qualified electrician if
you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
Parts supplied for
installation:
J-prong
grounding-
type wall
receptacle
If codes permit and a separate grounding
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
grounding path is adequate.
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
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Remove parts from packages. Check
that all parts were included.
Figure 1
1 small clamp
literature package
1 drain hose
1 hose clamp
2 inlet hoses
4 flat water hose
washers
2 front leveling legs
with nuts
Panel A