Warning, Electrical requirements—all models – Whirlpool 66161279 User Manual

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Electrical Requirements—All Models

The electrical ratings for your air conditioner are listed on the
model and serial number label. The model and serial number
label is located on the right-hand side of the air conditioner
cabinet.

Specific electrical requirements are listed in the “Power Supply
Cord Electrical Requirements” chart. Follow the requirements for
the type of plug shown in the chart.

Recommended Grounding Method

This air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is
equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3 prong
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong outlet, grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet
is not available, it is the customer's responsibility to have a
properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrical
installer.

It is the customer's responsibility:

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To contact a qualified electrical installer.

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To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169

Power Supply Cord

NOTE: Your air conditioner’s device may differ from the one
shown.

This window air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord
required by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-the-art
electronics that sense leakage current. If the cord is crushed, the
electronics detect leakage current and power will be
disconnected in a fraction of a second.

To test your power supply cord:

1. Plug power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Power
Supply
Cord Electrical

Requirements

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115-volt (103.5 min. - 126.5 max.)

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0-12 amps

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15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

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If there is a “Single Circuit Only” label on the
unit, use on a dedicated single-outlet circuit
only.

■

If a dedicated single-outlet circuit is not
available, then it is the customer’s
responsibility to have a single-outlet circuit
installed by a qualified electrician.

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If there is no “Single Circuit Only” label on the
unit, the unit may be used on any branch
circuit of correct voltage and adequate current
protection rating.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

A. Test button
B. Reset button

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TEST

RESET