Kenmore 8873 Use and Care Guide - Page 7

Laundry tub drain system (view 3) The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be at least 34 in. (86.4 cm) above the floor and no higher than 96 in. (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer. Floor drain system (view 4) The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be purchased separately (see "Alternate Parts"). The siphon break must be a minimum of 28 in. (71 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed. 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-oniy, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is required. • This laundry center is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong ground plug. • Be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. • A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Be sure fuse or circuit breaker matches the rating of your line. Use a separate circuit serving only your dryer. 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. Do not use an extension cord. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the laundry center is properly grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • Fora grounded,cord-connectedwasher/dryer: Thiswasher/dryermustbe grounded.In the eventof malfunction or breakdown,groundingwillreducethe riskof electricshock byprovidinga pathof leastresistancefor electric current.Thiswesher/dryerusesa cordhavingan equipmentgroundingconductorand a groundingplug.The plug mustbe pluggedintoan appropriateoutletthat is properlyinstalled and groundedin accordancewith all localcedes and ordinances. WARNING: Improper connectionof the equipment- groundingconductorcan resultin a riskof electricshock, Check witha qualifiedelectricianor service representative or personnelif you are in doubtas to whetherthe washer/dryer is properlygrounded,Do not modify the plugon the power cord: if it willnot fitthe outlet, havea properoutletinstalled by a qualifiedelectrician, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS