Electrical Requirements - Whirlpool CHW9050 Service Manual

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
• A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20
amp, fused electrical supply is required.
A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this washer be
provided.
• This washer is equipped with a power
supply cord having a 3 prong grounding
plug.
• To minimize possible electrical shock,
the cord must be plugged into a mating,
3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded
in accordance with local codes and
ordinances. If a mating outlet is not
available, it is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have the
properly grounded outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
• If codes permit and a separate ground wire
is used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the ground path is
adequate.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Do not ground to a gas pipe.
• Check with a qualified electrician if not sure
that the washer is properly grounded.
• Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground
circuit.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord-connected washer:
This washer must be grounded. In the
event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electrical shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current. This
washer is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor
and a 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 in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance – if it will not fit the outlet, have
a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
For a permanently connected washer:
This washer must be connected to
a grounded metal, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead on
the appliance.
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