Use and Care Manual

17
ENGLISH
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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
y
The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of
either side of the washer.
y
The appliance and outlet must be positioned so that the
plug is easily accessible.
y
Do not overload the outlet with more than one
appliance.
y
The outlet must be grounded in accordance with
current wiring codes and regulations.
y
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
y
It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the
product owner to have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
y
Do not use a worn or damaged power cord or power
plug. Replace or repair it immediately.
Failure to do
so may result in malfunction, fire, electric shock, or
death.
y
Do not modify the power cord and take care not to
damage it when installing or moving the washing
machine.
Failure to do so may result in malfunction,
fire, electric shock, or death.
y
Make sure that the washing machine is grounded.
y
Connect this washing machine to a grounded outlet
conforming to the rating prior to use.
Failure to do so
may result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
y
Do not use adaptors or extension cords.
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.
y
Do not damage or cut off the ground prong of
the power cord.
Doing so may cause product
malfunction, electric shock, fire or death.
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 the Power button.
3
Press the Rinse + Spin button.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
- The wash cycle starts.
5
Check if water is supplied, that the washing
machine does not rock or vibrate 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.