Electrical Requirements; Installation Instructions; Before You Start: Remove Shipping Materials - Maytag MVWC565FW Instructions Pour L'installation

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

■ A 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 A, fused electrical supply is
required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
It is recommended that a separate circuit breaker serving only
this appliance be provided.
■ 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.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Before you start: remove shipping materials

It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper
operation and to avoid excessive noise from washer.
1.
Move washer
48"
(1.2 m)
Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of its final location; it must
be in a fully upright position.
NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard
before moving it and make sure lid is taped shut.
2.
Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from
shipping carton on floor behind washer. Tip washer back and
place on cardboard supports. Remove shipping base. Set
washer upright.
IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary for proper
operation. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer
to the instructions included with the sound shield to install it at
this time.