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7 Connecting the appliance
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard!
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Start-up should only take place once the appliance has
been installed according to these instructions.
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Electrically ground appliance.
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Do not ground to a gas pipe.
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Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
appliance is properly grounded.
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Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
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Do not use an extension cord or a multiple socket.
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Do not use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard!
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding)
polarized plug for your protection against possible shock
hazards. Electrical Grounding Required.
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Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug.
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Do not use a two-prong grounding adapter.
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Wait 30 minutes up to 1 hour after installation before you
plug in the appliance. This allows the refrigerant and
system lubrication to reach equilibrium.
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Make sure incoming voltage is the same as the appliance
rating. A 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz, 15 Amp electrical supply
(20 Amp for side-by-side installations) circuit that is
controlled by a circuit breaker or fuse is required.
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We recommend using a dedicated circuit for this
appliance to prevent electrical overload.
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Follow all Federal, State and local electrical, fire and
building codes and ordinances when installing the
receptacle and / or the appliance.
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In some communities, a wall switch is required to turn
power to the appliance ON and OFF.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury, installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by a qualified electrician in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated
construction.
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You are advised to clean the appliance before switching
it on the first time (see Cleaning).
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The top of the electric outlet must be located within
82-5/8 in. (2100 mm) from the top of the base in the
cabinet.
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