Whirlpool DE20W5252 - Installation and Electrical Safety

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INSTALLATION
The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons - risk of injury. Use
protective gloves to unpack and install - risk of cuts.
Installation, including electrical connections, and repairs must be carried out by a
qualied technician according to national wiring rules.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specically stated in the user
manual.
Keep children away from the installation site. After unpacking the appliance, make sure
that it has not been damaged during transport.
In the event of problems, contact the dealer or your nearest After -sales Service. Once
installed, packaging waste (plastic, styrofoam parts etc.) must be stored out of reach of
children - risk of suocation.
The appliance must be disconnected from all remote power supply before any
installation operation - risk of electric shock.
During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable - risk
of re or electric shock. Only activate the appliance when the installation has been
completed.
Always leave a 20 cm gap around the appliance and a 50 cm gap above it.
Insucient ventilation may cause overheating or re.
To avoid potential re hazards, ensure that the lter is installed before operating the
appliance.
Do not place the appliance near a heat source (risk of re).
Avoid keeping ammable materials, such as alcohol, petrol or aerosols, near the
appliance (risk of explosion or re).
Operate the appliance only on a level and stable surf ace.
Disconnect power cord before moving the appliance.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
The power supply must be of rated voltage with special circuitry for the appliance. The
diameter of the power cord must comply with requirements.
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging.
The appliance must be earthed in conformity with national electrical safety standards.
The use of a time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker is recommended. All wiring
must comply with local and national electrical regulations and be installed by a qualied
electrician.
Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets or adapters. The electrical components
must not be accessible to the user after installation. Do not use the appliance when you are
wet or barefoot. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug, if it
is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with an identical one by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard risk
of electrical shock.
Ensure safe grounding and a grounding wire connected with the special grounding
system of the building, installed by professionals. The appliance must be tted with
electrical leakage protection switch and an auxiliary circuit breaker with sucient capacity.
The circuit breaker must also have a magnetic and a thermal tripping function to ensure
protection in case of short-circuit and overload.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS