6 Installation requirements
Installation Requirements
For your own protection and to prevent
accidents, injury, and fire, please read the
following carefully before installing the
washer-dryer.
• Installation and grounding must be done in
accordance with local codes and by a qualified
installer. Installation Instructions provided in
this booklet are for the installers’ reference.
• Washer-dryer MUST be installed on a strong,
level floor and in a protected dry and well-
ventilated areaclose to a power supply and
drain outlet of suffic
ient capacity. DO NOT
install on carpet.
IMPORTANT
: Installation on
carpet floors will cause the
machine to vibrate and may
result in excessive machine
vibration during the spin cycles
and loss of performance.
ATTENTION!
• The washer-dryer should be plugged into a
properly grounded (3) prong electrical outlet
capable of 120 Volt, 60 Hz, 1300 W, and
10.5 Amp. It shouldn’t be controlled by a
wall switch or pull cord which could be
turned off accidentally. For your safety, the
third or round grounding prong must never
be removed. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION
CORD.
• DO NOT install or store this appliance where
it will be exposed to weather or in an area
where gasoline or other flammables are
stored.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death
or electrical shock.
WARNING
!
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the
event of malfunction, or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric
shock by providing a path of least resistance
for electriccurrent. This appliance is
equipped with acord having an equipment
grounding conductor and grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropri-
ate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances. DO NOT modify the plug
provided with the appli
ance. If it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
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.