Electrical Requirements - Maytag 120-volt 60-Hz Installation Instructions Manual

Electrical Requirements

WA RNING
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.
IMPORTANT : The washer must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances or, in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
latest edition.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine
that the ground path is adequate.
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
A 120 volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
circuit is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this washer be provided.
The washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a
3 prong grounding plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged
into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-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.
Recommended Ground Method
The washer, when installed, must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition,
and all local codes and ordinances.
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