Grounding Requirements - Kenmore 796.4128 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 aH appliances. Failure to comply with
these warnings could result in serious personal injury.
• 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 injury.
• 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 injury.
"Before "your washer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment
to avoid the danger of children or small animals
getting trapped inside. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury or death.
IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.
TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service technician
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, electric shock, 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.
3-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle _.
3-prong
grounding
plug
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.