Whirlpool R1011 Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual page 6

Electrical Requirements
Continued
230 and 230/208 volt models
with amperes up through 16.0
Receptacle wiring
Receptacle wiring should be a minimum of
12 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the respon-
sibility of the consumer to provide proper and
adequate receptacle wiring, installed by a
qualified electrician. Observe National Electrical
Code and all local governing codes and ordi-
nances.
Electrical requirements
A 230 volt (207 min., 253 max.), 60 Hz, AC only,
20 ampere fused electrical supply is required
(time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker
required). It is required that a separate circuit,
serving only this appliance, be provided.
OR
A 230/206 volt (197.6 min., 253 max.), 60 Hz, AC
only, 20 ampere fused electrical supply is
required (time delay fuse or time delay circuit
breaker required). It is required that a separate
circuit, serving only this appliance, be provided.
Electrical connection
Power
SuPPlY
3-prong
grounding
type wall
Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
Recommended grounding method:
For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding
prong. To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and
local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the responsibility
of the customer to have a properly grounded
3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified
electrician.