Before using your dehumidifier, Meeting electrical requirements, Recommended grounding method – Whirlpool AD040 User Manual
Page 5
Attention! The text in this document has been recognized automatically. To view the original document, you can use the "Original mode".
Before Using Your
Dehumidifier
Proper electrical grounding and installation are important for obtaining the best possible
results from your dehumidifier. This section tells you how to connect your dehumidifier to the
proper electrical supply and how to install it.
Meeting electrical requirements
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES.
Electrical ground is required on this
appliance.
A 115 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere
fused electrical supply is recommended.
(Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.) It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving oniy this appliance
be provided.
Do not use an extension
cord.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
GROUND PRONG.
Recommended grounding
method
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. This appliance has a
power supply cord with a 3-prong grounding
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard,
the cord must be plugged into a mating
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code (ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition) and all
local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the responsi
bility of the customer to have a properly
grounded, 3-prong wall receptacle installed
by a qualified electrician.
3-prong
grounding
plug
3-prong
grounding
type wall
receptacle
Power supply cord
Grounding
prong