Electrical Requirements; Grounding Instructions - Whirlpool GCAM2792TQ2 Installation Instructions Manual

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Recessed area
instructions
WARNING
This washer may be installed in a
recessed area or closet.
The installation dimensions shown are
Excessive Weight Hazard
the minimum spaces allowable.
Use two or more people to move
Additional spacing should be
and install washer.
considered for ease of installation
Failure to do so can result in back
and servicing. If closet door is
or other injury.
installed, the minimum air openings in
top and bottom of door are required.
Louvered doors with air openings in
top and bottom are acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing
should be considered.
Minimum installation spacing
Front view
Closet door
48 sq. in.
(3.10 m )
2
Pull the strap completely
out of the washer.
24 sq. in.
(1.55 m )
2
1.
Remove tape that covers
Front view
shipping strap. Pull to completely
(door not shown)
remove the shipping strap with 2
cotterpins from the inside of the washer.
17"
(432 mm)
*0"
*(0 mm)
Pull firmly to remove the end of
shipping strap from the back of the
washer. The shipping strap plug must
Side view
Closet door
be completely removed from the
washer for the self-leveling legs to
be released.
14"
Save the shipping strap for use in
(356 mm)
48 sq. in.
max.
Step 6.
(3.10 m )
2
24 sq. in.
(1.55 m )
2
1" (25 mm) min.
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Use new hoses and washers that
Tools needed for
came with your Whirlpool washer.
installation:
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of
use to reduce the risk of hose failure.
Inspect and replace inlet hoses if
Level bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are
found. When replacing your inlet
hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent
marker.
2.
end of the inlet hoses. Check that
washers are firmly seated in
Utility
couplings.
3"
knife
(76 mm)
Parts supplied for
Shipping
installation:
tape
3"
Cold
(76 mm)
water
inlet
valve
Hot water
inlet valve
3.
Remove parts from packages. Check
that all parts were included.
valve opening first. Then second hose
to top inlet. Tighten couplings by
hand; then use pliers to make an
additional two-thirds turn.
Slide washer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across
*0"
floor.
*(0 mm)
1 hose clamp
2 inlet hoses
4 flat water hose washers
2 front-leveling legs with nuts
1 drain hose
4"
(102 mm)
min.
Pliers
Wrench
Coupling
Flat-blade
screwdriver
Insert a flat washer into each
Scissors
Inlets are plastic.
Do Not strip or
crossthread.
Attach hose to bottom inlet
IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE

Electrical requirements

FOLLOWED TO ASSURE PROPER
INSTALLATION.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Ribbed
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
stop
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Washer
Do not use an extension cord.
4.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical
To prevent the drain hose from
shock.
coming off or leaking, it must be
installed per the following instructions:
If codes permit and a separate ground wire
1. Wet the inside end of the drain
is used, it is recommended that a qualified
hose with tap water. DO NOT USE
electrician determine that the ground path
ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.
is adequate.
2. Squeeze ears of clamp with pliers to
Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
open and place clamp over the
end of the drain hose.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are
3. While holding clamp open, work
not sure the washer is properly grounded.
end of drain hose onto drain
Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or ground
connector until drain hose contacts
circuit.
ribbed stop.
4. Position clamp over the drain hose
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or
20-ampere fused electrical supply is area marked "clamp." Release
required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker clamp. Clamp should be 1/4 inch
is recommended.) It is recommended that (6.4 mm) from end of drain hose.
a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided.
5.

Grounding instructions

Open clamp
and slide over "hook"
This appliance must be grounded. In the
end of drain hose to
event of a malfunction or breakdown,
secure the rigid and
grounding will reduce the risk of electric
corrugated sections
shock by providing a path of least
together.
resistance for the 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
Slide washer onto cardboard or
accordance with all local codes and
hardboard before moving across
ordinances.
floor to avoid damaging floor
WARNING – Improper connection of the
covering.
equipment-grounding conductor can
6.
result in a risk of electric shock. Check with
Move washer close to final
a qualified electrician or serviceman if you
position. Put "hook" end of drain hose
are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
into laundry tub or standpipe. Check
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
for proper length of drain hose.
provided with the appliance – if it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
3-prong grounding-
3-prong
type outlet
grounding
plug
Grounding
prong
Power
supply cord
Drain
hose
Clamp
1/4"
(6.4 mm)
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