Electrical Requirements - KitchenAid KHWS01PMT / WH Technical Education

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING
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-only, 15- or 20-am-
pere, fused electrical supply is required. A
time-delay fuse, or circuit breaker, is recom-
mended. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance be pro-
vided.
• This 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 accor-
dance with local codes and ordinances. If a
mating outlet is not available, it is the per-
sonal responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have the properly grounded
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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1. 3 prong grounding plug
2. 3 prong grounding-type wall receptacle
3. Grounding prong
4. Power supply cord
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• 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.
• Check with a qualified electrician if you are
not sure the washer is properly grounded.
• Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground
circuit.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord-connected
washer:
This washer must be grounded. In the event
of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
will reduce the risk of electrical shock by
providing a path of least resistance for elec-
tric current. This washer is equipped with a
cord having an equipment-grounding con-
ductor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accor-
dance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result
in a 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 will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electri-
cian.
For a permanently connected washer:
This washer must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system, or an equip-
ment-grounding conductor must be run with
the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the
appliance.
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