Installation Requirements - Electrolux MLTU16*GAWB series Use And Care Manual

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Electrical system requirements
POWER SUPPLY - 127V 60Hz 3-prong plug with grounding or
2 wire, 220-240V, 60Hz, Alternating Current or 2 wire,
220-240V single phase 50Hz 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 -
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 o 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 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.
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.
OUTLET RECEPTACLE - Properly grounded receptacle to be
located so the power supply cord is accessible when the
washer is in an installed position.
GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle is not re-
quired.
Improper
POWER SUPPLY
METALLIC OR
NONMETALLIC
SHEATHED CABLE
5
SUGGESTED METHOD
2-WIRE MAIN FUSE BOX
FUSES OR
CIRCUIT BREAKER
SAFETY SWITCH
(MAY OR MAY NOT
BE FUSED)
WASHER
SUBJECT TO LOCAL REGULATIONS