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Plugging in the power cord and, grounding, Test run

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 ENGLISH Plugging in the power cord and grounding Make sure to ground the washing machine to prevent a short circuit or an electric shock when plugging in. Using a 3-prong outlet Plug in the electrical outlet without additional grounding. WARNING yy The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side of the washer. yy The appliance and outlet must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible. yy Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance. yy The outlet must be grounded in accordance with current wiring codes and regulations. yy Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. yy It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the product owner to have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. yy Do not use a worn or damaged power cord or power plug. Replace or repair it immediately. Failure to do so may result in death, fire, electric shock, or malfunction. yy Do not modify the power cord and take care not to damage it when installing or moving the washing machine. Failure to do so may result in death, fire, electric shock, or malfunction. yy Make sure that the washing machine is grounded. yy Connect this washing machine to a grounded outlet conforming to the rating prior to use. Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction. yy Do not use adaptors or extension cords.The washing machine should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock or disorder. yy Do not damage or cut off the ground prong of the power cord. Doing so may cause death, fire, electric shock, or product malfunction. Test run Check if the washing machine is properly installed and run a test cycle. 1 Load the washing machine with 6 pounds of laundry. 2 Press . 3 Turn to RINSE + SPIN. 4 Press . - The wash cycle starts. 5 Check if water is supplied, that the washing machine does not rock or vibrates excessively, and that it drains well during the spin cycle. - If water leaks during water supply, see page 16, Connecting the water lines to connect them properly. - If the washing machine rocks and vibrates excessively, see page 18, Leveling the washing machine to level it again. - If the drain does not work, see page 17, Connecting the drain line to install it properly.

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ENGLISH
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Plugging in the power cord and
grounding
Make sure to ground the washing machine to
prevent a short circuit or an electric shock when
plugging in.
Using a 3-prong outlet
Plug in the electrical outlet without additional
grounding.
WARNING
y
The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of
either side of the washer.
y
The appliance and outlet must be positioned so that the
plug is easily accessible.
y
Do not overload the outlet with more than one
appliance.
y
The outlet must be grounded in accordance with
current wiring codes and regulations.
y
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
y
It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the
product owner to have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
y
Do not use a worn or damaged power cord or power
plug. Replace or repair it immediately.
Failure to
do so may result in death, fire, electric shock, or
malfunction.
y
Do not modify the power cord and take care not to
damage it when installing or moving the washing
machine.
Failure to do so may result in death, fire,
electric shock, or malfunction.
y
Make sure that the washing machine is grounded.
y
Connect this washing machine to a grounded outlet
conforming to the rating prior to use.
Failure to do so
may result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
y
Do not use adaptors or extension cords.
The washing
machine should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating
that matches the rating plate. Failure to do so may
result in fire, electric shock or disorder.
y
Do not damage or cut off the ground prong of the
power cord.
Doing so may cause death, fire, electric
shock, or product malfunction.
Test run
Check if the washing machine is properly installed
and run a test cycle.
1
Load the washing machine with 6 pounds of
laundry.
2
Press
.
3
Turn
to RINSE + SPIN.
4
Press
.
- The wash cycle starts.
5
Check if water is supplied, that the washing
machine does not rock or vibrates excessively,
and that it drains well during the spin cycle.
- If water leaks during water supply, see page
16,
Connecting the water lines
to connect them
properly.
- If the washing machine rocks and vibrates
excessively, see page 18,
Leveling the washing
machine
to level it again.
- If the drain does not work, see page 17,
Connecting the drain line
to install it properly.