Whirlpool WTW8500BW - Manuel (Page 5)

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
■
A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker on
a separate circuit serving only this washer is recommended.
■ This washer 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 outlet,
grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the
properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.
■ Do not ground to a gas pipe.
■ Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure
the washer is properly grounded.
■ Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe,
floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Top of standpipe must
be at least 39" (990 mm) high; install no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from
bottom of washer. If you must install higher than 96" (2.4 m), you
will need a sump pump system.
Wall standpipe drain system
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be at
least 39" (990 mm) above floor; install no higher than 96" (2.4 m)
from bottom of washer.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 4 1 ⁄
2
" (114 mm)
of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of
wash tub. Secure drain hose with cable tie.
Floor drain system
Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number
285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285835), and an
Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be
purchased separately. To order, please see toll-free phone
numbers in your “Use and Care Guide.” Minimum siphon break:
28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may
be needed.)
Floor standpipe drain system
39"
(990 mm) 4 1 /
2
"
(114 mm)
4 1 / 2
"
(114 mm)
4 1 /
2
"
(114 mm)
30"
(762 mm)
39"
(990 mm)
See requirements for floor standpipe drain system.