Maytag MHWE500VP Use and Care Guide - Page 9

•

This washer

is equipped

with

a power

supply

cord

having

a 3 prong

grounding

plug.

•

To minimize

possible

shock

hazard,

the

cord

must

be plugged

into

a mating,

3 prong,

grounding-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.

•

Check

with

a qualified

electrician

if you

are not

sure the

washer

is properly

grounded.

•

Do

not

have

a fuse in the

neutral

or ground

circuit.

GROUNDING

iNSTRUCTiONS

For a

grounded,

cord=connected

washer:

This washer

must be grounded.

In

the event of a malfunction

or breakdown,

grounding

will reduce the risk of

electrical

shock by providing

a path of least resistance

for

electric

current. This washer

is

equipped

with a cord having an

equipment-grounding

conductor

and a 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 serviceman

if you are in

doubt as to whether the appliance

is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance

-

if it

will

not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet

installed

by a qualified

electrician.

For

a

permanently

connected

washer:

This

washer

must

be connected

to a grounded

metal,

permanent

wiring

system,

or an

equipment

grounding

conductor

must

be

run with

the

circuit

conductors

and

connected

to the

equipment-grounding

terminal

or lead

on

the

appliance.

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Excessive

Weight

Hazard

Use

two

or more

people

to

move

and

install

washer.

Failure

to

do

so

can

result

in back

or other

injury.

IMPORTANT:

Position

the washer

so that

the

rear of the

washer

is within

approximately

3 ff (900

mm) of

its final

location.

There

are 4 bolts

in the

rear panel

of the

washer

that

support

the

suspension

system

during

transportation.

These bolts

also

retain

the power

cord

inside

the

washer

until

the bolts

are

removed.

1.

Using

a 13 mm

wrench,

loosen

each

of the

bolts.

2.

Once

the

bolt

is loose,

move

it to the

center

of the

hole

and

completely

pull

out

the bolt,

including

the

plastic

spacer

covering

the

bolt.

....

6.

HHZ'

3.

Once

all 4 bolts

are removed,

discard

bolt

and

spacers.

Then

pull

the

power

cord

through

the

opening

of the

rear pane[

and

dose

the

hole

with

the attached

cap.

4.

Close

the

bolt

holes

with

the 4 transport

bolt

hole

plugs.

NOTE:

If the washer

is to be transported

at a later date,

ca[[ your

local

service

center.

To avoid

suspension

and

structural

damage

to your

washer,

it must

be properly

set up for

relocation

by

a certified

technician.

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