Whirlpool WFW3090GW Installation Guide - Page 20

Installation Instructions, Electrical Requirements

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Electrical Requirements Installation Instructions NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it. 1. Move washer n A 120-volt, 60 Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit breaker serving only this appliance be provided. n This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. n 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. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate. n Do not ground to a gas pipe. n Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. n Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation and to avoid excessive noise from washer. Move washer to within 48" (1.2 m) of its final location. It must be in a fully upright position. 2. Remove transport bolts from washer Loosen bolts with a 3/8" (10 mm) wrench. Once the bolt is loose, wiggle and completely pull out the bolt and shipping plug. 20

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Installation Instructions
NOTE:
To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard
before moving it.
48"
(1.2 m)
1.
Move washer
It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper
operation and to avoid excessive noise from washer.
Move washer to within 48" (1.2 m) of its final location. It must
be in a fully upright position.
Electrical Requirements
n
A 120-volt, 60 Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
breaker serving only this appliance be provided.
n
This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having
a 3 prong grounding plug.
n
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.
n
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.
n
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
n
Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
washer is properly grounded.
n
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
Loosen bolts with a 3/8" (10 mm) wrench. Once the bolt
is loose, wiggle and completely pull out the bolt and
shipping plug.
2.
Remove transport bolts from
washer