Whirlpool 3354199 Washer User Manual


 
TooIs needed for
instaIIation:
Parts supplied
for fnstalIation:
Remove parts from packages, Check
that all parts were included.
1 hose clamp
2 inlet hoses
4 flat water
hose washers
2 front leveling
legs with nuts
grounding clamp
and screw
1 drain hose
Electrical
requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
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Electrical ground is required on
this product.
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Improper connection of the
equipment-groundtng conductor
can result in electrical shock.
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Check with a quallfled
electrician If you are In doubt as
to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
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Do Not modify the power supply
cord plug. If It will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a quallfied elec-
trician. Modifying the power
supply cord plug could result in
electrical shock.
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Do Not use an extension cord
with thts appltance. Such use
could result in a fire, electrical
shock or other personal injury.
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Do Not have a fuse in the neutral
or grounding circuit. This could
result In electrical shock.
120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20-
mpere fused electrical supply is
required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended.) It is
recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.
Recommended
grounding method
Do Not, under any circumstances
remove the power supply cord
grounding prong.
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. This appliance 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 wall receptacle,
grounding in accordance with National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest
edition, and all local codes
J-prong grounding
and ordinances. See Figurel. If a
type wall
receptacra
mating wall receptacle
is not available, it is the
personal responsi-
bility and obligation
of the customer to
have a properly
grounded 3-prong
wall receptacle installed
by a qualified electrician.
Figure 1
For added personal safety, use clamp
and green colored copper grounding
wire. Connect the grounding wire
(#IS minimum] from the external
grounding connector on the back
of the washer to a grounded cold
water pipe.’ See Figure 2.
Do Not ground to a gas supply pipe
or hot water pipe.
Electrical ground is required on thls
appliance.
* Grounded cold water pipe must have metal
continuity to electrical ground and not be
interrupted by plastic, rubber or other electrical
insulating connectors such os hoses. finings.
washer or gaskets (including water meter or
pump). Any electrical insulating connector should
be jumped os shown in FiQUre 2 with No 4 wire
securely clamped to bare metal ot both ends.
Temporary
grounding method
Do Not, under any circumstances
remove the power supply cord
grounding prong.
This method is not recommended.
If changing and properly grounding the
wall receptacle is impossible and
where local codes permit (consult your
electrical inspector), a temporary
adaptor may be plugged into the
existing 2-prong wall receptacle to
mate with the J-prong power supply
cord. If this is done, you must connect a
separate copper grounding wire as
(#I8 minimum) to a grounded cold
water pipe* by means of a clamp and
then to the external grounding
connector screw. Do not connect the
power cord to outlet until the appliance
is permanently grounded. See Figure 2.
Now Start...
With
Washer in laundry Area.
1
Remove tape that covers
n
shipping strap. Firmly jerk, then
pull to completely remove the shipping
strap from the inside of the washer.
Remove the power cord from the
basket Peel the tape down and off
each side of cabinet.
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