Installation; Electrical Requirements - Miele W1903 User Manual

W1900 Series Clothes Washers
2.0

Installation

The Shipping Struts must be completely removed prior to any
operation and / or testing.
Ensure the appliance is being installed on a suitable surface.
Chlorine Bleach is not recommended.
Only detergent carrying an "H.E." (High Efficiency) designation should
be used.
The appliance comes equipped to operate using only powder
detergent; to use liquid detergents an optional detergent drawer insert
is required - call Miele Technical Support to order.
The machine must be perfectly level to ensure safe and proper
operation.
To perform a stacked installation an approved Miele Stacking Kit that
matches the exact model numbers must be used. The washer must
be the lower appliance and installed first.
Note:
A Laundry Stand and a Stacking Kit cannot be used together.
2.1

Electrical Requirements

120/240 (208) Volt, 60Hz., 15 Amp breaker
Washers are equipped with a 4 wire power cord consisting of L1, L2,
N and Ground; equipped with a NEMA 14-30 plug, for connection to a
NEMA 14-30 receptacle.
Note:
For proper appliance operation a Neutral is required.
Note:
If you do not have a dedicated 15 Amp circuit for this appliance, but have
a NEMA 14-20 or NEMA 14-30, 240V, 30 Amp outlet, you may be able to
use a Miele "Easy Installation Kit" to simplify the electrical connection.
For further information refer to Electrical Information pages in the
Installation Manual.
Do not cutoff / remove the plug from the power cord.
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Technical Information