Electrical Requirements; Grounding Instructions; Installing Washer; Water Supply Requirements - Amana Front Loading Washers Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Electrical Requirements

Washer requires 120 volt, 60 hertz and a 3-prong
grounding plug.
NOTE: Wiring diagram is located in the control hood.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal
injury, all wiring must conform with the latest edition of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and such
local regulations as might apply. It is the customer's
responsibility to have the wiring, fuses and circuit
breakers checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure your home has adequate electrical power to
operate the washer.
DO NOT
OVERLOAD
CIRCUITS
DO NOT
USE AN
ADAPTER
DO NOT
USE AN
EXTENSION
CORD

Grounding Instructions

Washer 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. The washer is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a 3-prong 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.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-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 washer is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the washer – if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.

Installing Washer

NOTE: Have a qualified electrician check the polarity of
the wall receptacle. If a voltage reading is
measured other than that illustrated, the qualified
electrician should correct the problem.
STANDARD 120 VOLT,
60 HERTZ, 3-WIRE
EFFECTIVELY GROUNDED CIRCUIT
L1
120
V.A.C.
NEUTRAL
SIDE

Water Supply Requirements

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been
used for such a period and before using the washer,
turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from
each for several minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. The gas is flammable, do
not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
NOTE: Water supply faucets must fit standard
(19.05 mm) female garden hose couplings. Do
not use slip-on or clamp-on connections.
5
NEUTRAL
GROUND
± 12 0
V.A.C.
± 12
120
V.A.C.
ROUND
GROUNDING
PRONG
WARNING
3 /4"