Crosley YTW4514 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 21

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
- 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 .
CIRCUIT – Individual, properly polarized and grounded
15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse .
POWER SUPPLY – 2 wire plus ground, 120 Volt, single
phase, 60 Hz, alternating current .
Outlet Receptacle – Properly grounded 3-prong
receptacle to be located so
the power cord is accessible
when the washer is in an
installed position . If a 2-prong
receptacle is present, it is the
owner's responsibility to have
a licensed electrician replace it
with a properly grounded 3-prong
grounding type receptacle .
Washer must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, with latest edition of the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO . 70 or CANADIAN ELECTRICAL
CODE, CSA C22 .1 . Check with a licensed electrician if you
are not sure that the washer is properly grounded .
CONNECT POWER AND INSTALL
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Insert plug of electrical cord into a 115V, 15- or 20-amp
wall receptacle . Move washer into final position . Place level on
flat top side edges of washer . Adjust all four leveling legs until
washer is level left-to-right and front-to-back . Remove level .
Open tub lid . Remove and discard tub shipping material (see
Step 1) .
Remove plastic protector sheet from control panel face .
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Installation Instructions
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use .
Level
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance 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 . This appliance 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 .
Improper connection of the equipment-
WARNING
grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electrical shock . Check with a qualified electrician,
or service representative or personnel, if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded .
DO NOT modify the plug on the power supply cord . If it
will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician .
If required by local codes, an external 18 gauge or
larger copper ground wire (not provided) may be
added . Attach to washer cabinet with a #10-16 x 1/2"
sheet metal screw (available at any hardware store) to
rear of washer as illustrated .
Attach ground
wire and ground
screw (obtain
locally)
Mobile Home Installation:
Installation must conform to Standard for Mobile Homes,
ANSI A119 .1 and National Mobile Home Construction
and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (PL93-383) .
FINAL CHECKLIST
Before starting the washer, check to make sure:
Main power is turned on .
The washer is plugged in .
The water faucets are turned on .
The unit is level and all four leveling legs are firmly
on the floor .
The shipping foam and cardboard are removed .
The drain hose is properly tied up .
There are no leaks at the faucet, drain line
or washer .
Remove the cap from the drain port, if present,
before installing the drain hose .
Run the washer through a complete cycle.
Check for water leaks and proper operation .
Place these instructions in a location near the washer
for future reference .
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