Whirlpool WFW9351YW Washer User Manual


 
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
Plugging in the power cord and
grounding
Make sure to ground the washing machine to prevent a short
circuit or an electric shock when plugging in.
Using a 3-prong outlet
Plug in the electrical outlet without additional grounding.
WARNING
The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either
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side of the washer.
The appliance and outlet must be positioned so that the plug
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is easily accessible.
Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance.
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The outlet must be grounded in accordance with current
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wiring codes and regulations.
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
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It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the product
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owner to have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
Do not use a worn or damaged power cord or power plug.
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Replace or repair it immediately.
Failure to do so may result
in death, fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
Do not modify the power cord and take care not to damage it
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when installing or moving the washing machine.
Failure to do
so may result in death, fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
Make sure that the washing machine is grounded.
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Connect this washing machine to a grounded outlet
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conforming to the rating prior to use.
Failure to do so may
result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
Do not use adaptors or extension cords.
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The washing
machine should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the
rating plate. Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock
or disorder.
Do not damage or cut off the ground prong of the power
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cord.
Doing so may cause death, fire, electric shock, or
product malfunction.
Test run
Check if the washing machine is properly installed and run a
test cycle.
1
Load the washing machine with 6 pounds of laundry.
2
Press
A
3
Press .
4
Press
C
.
- The wash cycle starts.
5
Check if water is supplied, that the washing machine
does not rock or vibrates excessively, and that it drains
well during the spin cycle.
- If water leaks during water supply, see page 14,
Connecting the water lines
to connect them properly.
- If the washing machine rocks and vibrates excessively,
see page 16,
Leveling the washing machine
to level it
again.
- If the drain does not work, see page 15,
Connecting the
drain line
to install it properly.