Kenmore 8873 - 24 in. Space Saver Laundry Center Use And Care Manual page 7

Laundry tub drain system (view 3)
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top
of the laundry tub must be at least 34 in. (86.4 cm) above the floor
and no higher than 96 in. (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
Floor drain system (view 4)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be
purchased separately (see "Alternate Parts").
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28 in. (71 cm) from the
bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.
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.
• A 120-volt, 60-Hz., AC-oniy, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical
supply is required.
• This laundry center is equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3 prong ground plug.
• Be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in
conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
• A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Be sure
fuse or circuit breaker matches the rating of your line.
Use a separate circuit serving only your dryer.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating, 3 prong, ground-type outlet, grounded
in accordance with local codes and ordinances, if a mating
outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit
Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
laundry center is properly grounded.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• Fora grounded,cord-connected washer/dryer:
Thiswasher/dryermustbe grounded.In the eventof mal-
function or breakdown, g roundingwillreducethe riskof elec-
tricshock byproviding a pathof leastresistancefor electric
current.Thiswesher/dryerusesa cordhavingan equipment-
grounding conductor and a groundingplug.The plug mustbe
pluggedintoan appropriateoutletthat is properlyinstalled
and groundedin accordancewith all localcedes and
ordinances.
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can resultin a riskof electricshock,
Check witha qualifiedelectricianor service representative or
personnelif you are in doubtas to whetherthe washer/dryer
is properlygrounded,Do not modify the plugon the power
cord: if it willnot fitthe outlet, havea properoutletinstalled
by a qualifiedelectrician,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS