Installation Requirements; Electrical System Requirements; Grounding Requirements - Electrolux 115 V 60 Hz Washer Owner's Manual

Electrical system requirements

CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized and grounded 15
amp. branch circuit fused with 15 amp. time delay fuse or
circuit breaker.
POWER SUPPLY - 2-wire, with ground, 120 volt single phase,
60 Hz, Alternating Current.
Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabili-
ties, the use of this washer with power created by gas pow-
ered generators, solar powered generators, wind powered
generators or any other generator other than the local utility
company is not recommended.

Grounding requirements

- ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD - Improper
connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result
in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a licensed electrician
if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
1. The washer MUST be grounded. In the event of malfunction
or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical
shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current.
2. Since your washer is equipped with a power supply cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug, the plug MUST be plugged into an appropriate,
copper wired receptacle that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances
or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition). If in doubt, call a
licensed electrician. DO NOT cut off or alter the grounding
prong on the power supply cord. In situations where a
two-slot receptacle is present, it is the owner's responsibility
to have a licensed electrician replace it with a properly
grounded three prong grounding type receptacle.
3. For added personal safety, connect a separate ground wire
(No. 18 minimum) from a top panel hinge screw on the
rear of the washer to a grounded cold water pipe. DO NOT
ground to a gas supply pipe or hot water pipe.
OUTLET RECEPTACLE - Properly grounded 3-prong receptacle
to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when
the washer is in an installed position.
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GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle is not re-
quired.
4. Grounded cold water pipe MUST have metal continuity to
electrical ground and MUST register no more than 25 ohms
resistance. It MUST not be interrupted by plastic, rubber, or
other electrical insulating connectors such as hoses, fi ttings,
washers, gaskets (including water meter or pump). Any
electrically insulated connector should be jumped with a
length of No. 4 copper wire securely clamped to bare metal
at both ends with a UL approved ground clamp.
5. If a grounded water pipe is not available, a ground rod
MUST be used and register no more than 25 ohms
resistance when in the ground. Drive the rod into the
ground outside the dwelling and connect a grounding wire
(12 AWG or heavier) between the grounding screw and the
grounding rod. It may take more than one ground rod to
not exceed 25 ohms resistance to ground.
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Do not, under any circumstances, Do not, under any circumstances,
cut, remove, or bypass the cut, remove, or bypass the
grounding prong. grounding prong.
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