Electrical Requirements - Kenmore ENERGY HE3T Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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-ampere, fused
electrical supply is required. Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3
prong ground plug.
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.
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.
!. 3 prong grounding plug
2. 3 prong grounding-type waft receptacle
3. Grounding prong
4. Power supply cord
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord=connected washer:
This washer must be grounded, in the event of a mal-
function or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk
of electrical shock by providing a path of least resist-
ance for electric current. This washer is equipped with
a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and
a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outbt that is properly installed and ground-
ed in accordance 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 prop-
erly 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 electrician.
For a permanently connected washer:
This washer must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.