28.03.2013 Views

compact automatic washers lavadoras automáticas ... - Whirlpool

compact automatic washers lavadoras automáticas ... - Whirlpool

compact automatic washers lavadoras automáticas ... - Whirlpool

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is<br />

recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the<br />

ground path is adequate.<br />

■ Do not ground to a gas pipe.<br />

■ Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the<br />

washer is properly grounded.<br />

■ Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.<br />

6<br />

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS<br />

For a grounded, cord-connected washer:<br />

This washer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction<br />

or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical<br />

shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric<br />

current. This washer is equipped with a cord having an<br />

equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The<br />

plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is<br />

properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local<br />

codes and ordinances.<br />

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding<br />

conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.<br />

Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in<br />

doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.<br />

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if it will<br />

not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified<br />

electrician.<br />

For a permanently connected washer:<br />

This washer must be connected to a grounded metal,<br />

permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding<br />

conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and<br />

connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on<br />

the appliance.<br />

Remove Shipping Material<br />

Before you install your washer, remove all shipping material.<br />

WARNING<br />

Excessive Weight Hazard<br />

Use two or more people to move and install washer.<br />

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.<br />

1. To protect the floor, place two corner posts from the shipping<br />

material on the floor in back of the washer.<br />

2. Firmly grasp the body of the washer and gently lay it on the<br />

corner posts.<br />

3. Remove plastic foam packaging from under washer.<br />

For Permanently Installed Compact Washers Only:<br />

Use an adjustable wrench to turn the washer legs out<br />

approximately ¾" (1.9 cm). This is the recommended setting.<br />

Later adjustment may be needed.<br />

4. Stand the washer up.<br />

5. Remove tape from washer lid. Open washer lid and remove<br />

foam shipping piece, parts bag and hoses from washer<br />

basket. Remove tags from dispenser drawer. Close the lid.

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!