Grounding Requirements - Kenmore 796.5197 Series Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator
is moving.
• In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas,
etc.), ventilate the area immediately. Do not turn any
appliance or light on or off . Do not use a ventilating fan.
A spark may result in an explosion or fi re.
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• For your safety, the information in this manual
must be followed to minimize the risk of fi re,
explosion or electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, injury to persons, or death.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

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 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.
CERTAIN INTERNAL PARTS ARE INTENTIONALLY NOT
• To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury to persons
when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
• Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed
grounding procedures. Installation instructions are
packed with the washer for installer's reference. If the
washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and
reinstalled by a qualifi ed service technician. Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury, fi re, electric
shock, or death.
• The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility
of electric shock from this appliance.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury, fi re, electric
shock, or death.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
WARNING
WARNING
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifi cally recommended
in the user-maintenance instructions or in published
user-repair instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
GROUNDED AND MAY PRESENT A RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ONLY DURING SERVICING.
SERVICE PERSONNEL - DO NOT CONTACT THE
FOLLOWING PARTS WHILE THE APPLIANCE IS
ENERGIZED: PUMP, VALVE, MOTOR, CONTROL.
• Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualifi ed electrician or
service technician you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with the appliance.
If it does not fi t the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualifi ed electrician. Failure to
follow these warnings can cause serious injury,
fi re, electric shock, or death.
WARNING
WARNING
• For personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fi re, electric shock, or death.
• This washer must be plugged into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz
grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fi re, electric shock, or death.
• Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualifi ed
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury,
fi re, electric shock, or death.
• Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury,
fi re, electric shock, or death.
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