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• Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for 
detailed grounding procedures. Installation 
instructions are packed in the washer for installer's 
reference. If the washer is moved to a new location, 
have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service 
person. Failure to follow this warning can cause 
serious injury,fire, electrical shock or death.
•  Do not, under any circumstances cut of remove 
the third (ground) prong from the power cord. 
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious 
injury, fire, electrical shock or death.
•  For personal safety, this appliance must be 
properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning 
can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock  
or death.
•  The power cord of this appliance is equipped 
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates 
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to 
minimize the possibillty of electric shock hazard from 
this appliance.
•  This washer must be plugged into a 120VAC, 60Hz 
grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning can 
cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death.
•  Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a 
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is 
properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning 
can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock  
or death.
•  Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is 
encountered, it is your personal responsibility 
and obligation to have it replaced with a property 
grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to follow 
this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical 
shock or death.
•  Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid 
floor. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious  
leak damage.
•  Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an 
adapter or extension cord.  Plug into a grounded 
3-prong outlet.  Failure to follow these warnings can 
cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death.
•  The washer should always be plugged into its 
own individual electrical outlet which has a 
voltage rating that matches the rating plate. This 
provides the best performance and also prevents 
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause 
a fire hazard from overheated wires.
 •  Never unplug your washer by pulling on the 
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight 
out from the outlet. Failure to follow this warning can 
cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death.
 •  Repair or replace immediately all power cords 
that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. 
Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion 
damage along its length or at either end. Failure 
to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, 
electrical shock or death.
 •  When installing or moving the washer, be careful 
not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. 
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious 
injury, fire, electrical shock or death.
 •  The washer must be installed and electrically  
grounded by a qualified service person in  
accordance with local codes to prevent shock  
hazard and assure stability during operation.
 •  Washer is heavy. Two or more people may be 
need to install and move the appliance. Failure to 
do so can result in back or other injury
•  Store and install the washer where it will not 
be  exposed to temperatures below freezing or 
exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Failure to 
follow this warning can cause serious leak damage.
•  Do not install the washer in humid spaces to 
reduce the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow 
this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical 
shock or death.
wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this 
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be  
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent  
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
I M P O RTA N T   S A F E T Y   I N S T RU C T I O N S