User Manual

Owner’s Guide & Installation Instructions
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3 Installation Instructions
Read this first !
This washer can be individually installed in free-standing and built-in
installations. You can also install your washer with your dryer as a
free-standing or built-in pair. Before you install your appliance, read
the following instructions completely and carefully:
• Save these instructions for future reference.
• This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by qualified
and skilled technicians in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
• Proper installation of this appliance is the responsibility of the
owner and failure due to improper installation is not covered by the
warranty.
The Right Location of Installation
You can install your washer in a basement, closet or in a laundry
room if the location has proper drainage, plumbing and power supply
system. Always follow these instructions for installation:
• Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to
the weather, rain, damp places, water and direct sunlight. The
ambient temperature must be higher than 60°F (15.6°C) for proper
operation. Installation location must have the proper ventilation.
• Do not store and use any flammable and combustible substances
such as lint, paper, curtains, gasoline, coal and liquid or vapor
chemicals near the appliance.
• Install and operate the washer on a strong solid concrete floor to
prevent vibration, noise or movement in case of load unbalance.
The floor must have sufficient load carrying capacity and the washer
must be leveled properly before the operation.