Important Safety Instructions; Grounding Requirements - Kenmore 796.4102 Use & Care Manual

• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
washer is used near children. As children grow,
teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
serious personal injuries.
• Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing
materials after the washer is unpacked. Children
might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight
chambers. Failure to comply with these warnings could
result in serious personal injuries.
IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.
TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or serviceman if 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 fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Failure to
follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock, or death.
3-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle
3-prong
grounding
plug

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
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RISK TO CHILDREN
• Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To
prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on
product labels. Failure to comply with these warnings
could result in serious personal injuries.
• Remove the door to the washing compartment to
avoid the danger of children or small animals
getting trapped inside before your washer is
removed from service or discarded. Failure to do so
can result in serious personal injury or death.
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 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.