User manual FISHER & PAYKEL GWL15 INS

[. . . ] Note to Consumer: Keep these instructions with your Use & Care Book for future reference. Note: This appliance must be properly grounded. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS LOCATION Washer must be installed on firm flooring to minimize vibration during spin cycles. [. . . ] To prevent siphoning the drain hose should not extend more than 3/4" (20mm) from the end of the guide. If necessary, the drain hose can be trimmed to length Note: If there is a cold water supply only, an inlet valve cap (available from Fisher & Paykel) MUST be connected to the hot valve. Use the walls and adjacent counter tops as a sight guide to check to see if washer appears level. Open lid and check the washer basket to see that it sits slightly forward of centre (see illustration). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION The minimum ventilation clearance between the washer and adjacent walls or other surfaces is: 1" (25mm) either side and front 3" (75mm) rear NOTE: The clearances stated are minimums. Consideration must be given to providing adequate clearance for installation and servicing. Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead shelves, cabinets, ceilings etc is 59" (1500mm). Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and have at least 60 square inches open area for a washer only, or if the closet contains both a washer and dryer, doors must contain at least 120 square inches of open area equally distributed. LOUVERED DOOR WASHER & DRYER GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or break down, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged in to an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. WARNING: Improper connection of equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. [. . . ] It is IMPORTANT to level the washer to give proper performance in spin. Washer end of hose Faucet end of hose Lid Alignment lid 60 Sq. The washer may give warning signals when low water pressure, or drain problems are encountered. [. . . ]