Grounding Instructions - ALLIANCE AA9231 Service

Section 8 Service Procedures Unique to the Electronic Control Model Washers
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the washer before servicing.
• Never start the washer with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the washer is properly grounded.
INCORRECT
Do Not
Overload Circuits
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56. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• The washer must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce risk of electric shock by providing a path
of least resistance for electric current. The
washer is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a three-
prong 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.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you are in
doubt as to whether the dryer is properly
grounded.
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WARNING
• Do not modify the plug provided with the
washer – if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
• If a positive ground cannot be established
through the power cord and local code permits
its use, connect an external ground wire (18
gauge minimum–available at your local
hardware store). Connect one end of the wire
under any screw (located at rear of washer) and
other end to a known effective electrical
ground.
• If your home's electrical supply does not meet
the above specifications and/or if you are not
sure your home has an effective ground, have a
qualified electrician, or your local electrical
utility company check it and correct any
problems.
• After connecting the washer to the electrical
supply, start the washer (refer to OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS supplied with the washer). If
the electronic control flashes, (with the loading
door closed) it could mean the polarity or
grounding of the outlet is incorrect. Have a
qualified electrician check out the polarity and
grounding and correct the problem. Refer to
Paragraph 55.
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