Kenmore 11088752790 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions

®

24-Inch Wide

LAUNDRY CENTER

Washer • Electric Dryer

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all safety

and operating instructions

before first use of this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

PART NO. 3405593 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW LAUNDRY CENTER

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SEARS LAUNDRY CENTER WARRANTY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - WASHER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - DRYER

LAUNDRY TIPS
REMOVING STAINS

CARING FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER

TROUBLESHOOTING - WASHER

TROUBLESHOOTING - DRYER
SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

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Please read this manual. It will help you
install and operate your new Kenmore

Laundry Center in the safest and most
economical way.

If you need more information about the

care and operation of Kenmore appliances

call your nearest Sears store. You will
need the complete model and serial

numbers when requesting information.
Your laundry center's model and serial

numbers are located on the Model and
Serial Number Plate.

Model andSerial

2 Number Plale

Use the spaPe below to record the model
number and serial number of your new

Kenmore Laundry Center.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your Sears

Salescheck (receipt) in a safe

place for future reference.

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Full One Year Warranty on

Mechanical and Electrical Parts
For one year from the date of purchase,

if this laundry center is installed and

operated according to the instructions in
this manual, Sears will repair or replace

any of its mechanical or electrical parts
if they are defective in material or
workmanship.

NOTE: Exhausting your laundry center

with a plastic vent may void this warranty.

Pages 33-38 of this manual describe the

complete exhaust requirements for this

laundry center

Limited Five Year Warranty on
Gearcase Parts

After one year and until five years from

the date of purchase, Sears will replace

any gearcase parts that are defective in
material or workmanship. You must pay

the labor cost to have them installed.

Limited Ten Year Warranty on
Plastic Tub

After one year and until ten years from
the date of purchase, Sears will furnish
a replacement plastic tub for any plastic

tub that is defective in material or work-

manship. You n_ust pay the labor cost to
have the plastic: tub installed.

Warranty Re;;triction
If the laundry center is operated for any

purpose other tqan Private Family Use,
all warranty coverage is effective for only

90 days.

Warranty Service

Warranty service is available by contact-
ing your nearest Sears Service Center in

the United States.
This warranty applies only while this laundry

center is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal

rights, and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state,.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual
and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts
you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the =_afety
alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING:'

These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously

injured if you don't follow
instructions.

You can he killed or seriously

injured if you don't follow
instructic,ns.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are

not followed.

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANTTO US
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons when
using your laundry center, follow basic
precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using
the laundry center.

• Do not wash or dry articles that have
been previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, or other flammable
or explosive substances as they give
off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances to the wash water. These

substances give off vapors that could
ignite or explode.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen
gas may be produced in a hot water
system that has not been used for more

than 2 weeks. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system

has not been used for more than 2
weeks, turn on all hot water faucets

and let the water flow from each for
several minutes before using the

washing machine. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. Because

the gas is flammable, do not smoke
or use an open flame during this time.

• Do not allow children to play on or in
the laundry center. Close supervision of

children is necessary when the laundry
center is used near children.

• Before the laundry center is removed
from service or discarded, remove the
washer lid and dryer door.

• Do not reach into the washer if the tub

or agitator is moving.

• Do not reach into the dryer if the drum

is moving.

• Do not install or store this laundry

center where it will be exposed to

the weatller.

• Do not t_.mper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the

laundry center or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in the
Owner's Ivlanual or in published user-

repair instructions that you understand
and have; the skills to carry out.

• Do not use fabric softeners or products
to eliminste static unless recommended

by the manufacturer of the fabric softener
or product.

• Do not use heat to dry articles containing

foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-
like materials.

• Clean tint screen before or after each

load.

• Keep area around the exhaust opening

and adjacent surrounding areas free

from the accumulation of lint, dust, and
dirt.

• The interior of the machine and exhaust
vent should be cleaned periodically by

qualified service personnel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

For a complete list of tools and parts
needed, see pages 5-10.

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER (pgs. 11-16)

LaundryTub Drain System (p. 12) Standpipe Drain System (p. 13)

Floor Drain System (p. 13)

Recessed Area/'Closet Installation

Instructions (pgs. 14-15)

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B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS (p. 17)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

2 rear leveling legs

C. REMOVE STYROFOAM PACKING (p. 17)

Yellowcard

2 front leveliqg legs

D.MAKEELECTRICALCONNECTION(pgs.18-28)

Ifusingapowercord:

ToolsNeeded: PartsNeeded:

V4-inch nut #2 Phillips head

driver (shown) screwdriver

or socket wrench

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

If making a direct wire connection:

Tools Needed: Pa=rtsNeeded:

'/4-inch nut #2 Phillips head

driver (shown) screwdriver

or socket wrench

Flashlight (optional

_, Strain relief

New 3- or 4-wire, 30-amp.

U.L.-listed power supply

cord kit (includes strain relief)

10-gauge, 3- or 4-wire,

flexible armored

or non-metallic

sheathed copper cable

(with groundiqg wire)

3/4-inch,

U.L.-listed,

strain relief

Wire stripper depending on installation)

E. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE (pgs. 29-30)

Tools Needed:

Pliers that open f_l_-_

to 19/'6 inches

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

PUSH

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

1 drain hose

1 silver, double-

1 yellow, single-wire wire hose clamp

hose clamp (top of (bottom of drain

drain hose) hose)

F. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO LAUNDRY CENTER (pgs. 30-31)

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Tools Needed:

2 water inlet hoses

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

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Pliers that open ..j---'_ \ \,_

to 19/%inches

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

4 flat water inlet hose washers

G. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p. 31)

Tools Needed:

Pliers that open __

to1%6 inches _ OR_'

,uc e,

(optional

depending on

installation)

H. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 32)

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

2 water inlet hoses

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Tools Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

Plastic strap

I. LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER (p. 33)

Tools Needed:

/16-inch

open-end wrench

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation) Wood block

J. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 33-38)

Parts Needed:

(Supplied with laundry center)

2 front leveling legs with nuts

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Tools Needed:

Tin snips

Flashlight

(optional depending

on inslallation)

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Flat-bladed

screwdriver

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Parts Needed:

4-inch rigid or flexible

heavy metal vent

4-inch outlet

exhaust haod

4-inch metal elbow(s)

(optional depending

on installation)

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(4) 4-inch

diameter clamps

A. SELECT LOCATION FOR

YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER

Selecting the proper location
for your laundry center will improve
its performance, make installation

easier and minimize concerns like
washer walk or noise.

Check location where laundry center

will be installed. Proper installation is
your responsiMlity. Make sure you

have everything necessary for correct
installation (see pages 12-13).

This laundry center can be installed

using one of three systems:

• Laundry tub ,drain system (p. 12)

• Standpipe drain system (p. 13)

• Floor drain system (p. 13)
The laundry center must not be installed

where it can be exposed to water and/or
weather.

• Proper operation of washer cycles
requires temperatures above 32°F

(at lower temperatures, some water
may remain in washer). See page 59

for Winterizing Information.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors,

such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Failure to do so can result in death,

explosion, or tire.

• Proper operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F (at

lower temperatures, the dryer may not
shut off at the end of automatic cycles

and drying times will be extended).

• Check code requirements. Some
codes limit or do not permit installation

of laundry centers in garages, closets,
mobile homes or sleeping quarters.

Contact your local building inspector.

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LAUNDRY TUB DRAIN SYSTEM

Grounded receptacle:

Within 31/2feet of either
side of laundry center.

Separate
30-amp.

fuse.

Hot and cold water faucets: Must
provide water pressure between 5-100

psi and be within 4 feet ol the hot and
cold water fill valves attached to the

back of the laundry center

Laundry tub drain
system: Needs a

minimum 20-gallon
laundry tub.

Support: Floor must be
sturdy enough to support a
total weight of 500 pounds
(includes laundry center and
load weight)

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Level floor: Maximum

allowable slope under entire
laundry center- 1 inch.

Top of tub must be at least
39-inches above floor and

no higher than 96 inches
from bottom cf laundry center.

ALTERNATE LOCATIONS-

STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS

Standpipe drain system: Needs a two-inch
minimum diameter standpipe with minimum

carry-away capacity of 17 gallons per minute.
Top of standpipe must be at least 39 inches
above floor and no higher than 96 inches
from bottom of laundry center.

Floor drain sys'tem: Requires a siphon
break, see chart below. A minimum carry-
away capacity o1'17 gallons per minute is

required.

If you have: You may need to buy:
Laundry tub or standpipe Sump pump system

taller than 96 inches (if not already available)

1-inch diameter standpipe 2-inch diameter to 1-inch diameter

standpipe adapter, Part No. :3363920

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gallon, 39-inch tall drain

tub or utility sink and sump pump

(available from local plumbing suppliers)

Floor drain Siphon break, Part No. 285320;

additional drain hose, Part No. 3357090;
and connector kit, Part No. 285442

Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.

Call 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278).

RECESSED AREA/CLOSET
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Check governing codes and ordinances.
This laundry center may be installed in

a recessed area or closet.
The laundry center must not be installed

LAUNDRY CENTER DIMENSIONS

Most installations will require at least
5-inch clearance behind the dryer for

the dryer vent.

Location must be large enough to fully
open dryer door.

where it can be exposed to water and/or
weather.

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• Proper operation of washer cycles
requires temperatures above 32°F

(at lower temperatures, some water
may remain in washer). See page 59

for Winterizing Information.

• Proper operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F (at

lower temperatures, the dryer may not
shut off at the end of automatic cycles

and drying times will be extended).

• Check code requirements. Some
codes limit or do not permit installation

of laundry centers in garages, closets,
mobile homes or sleeping quarters.
Contact your local building inspector.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this
appliance must be exhausted outdoors.

NOTE: No fuel burning appliances
may be installed in the same closet
as your laundry center.

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MINIMUM INSTALLATION SPACING

• The installation spacing (shown below) is
in inches and is the minimum allowable.

• Additional spacing should be considered

for ease of installation and servicing.

• If closet door is installed, the minimum

air openings in top and bottom are

required. Louvered doors with equivalent
air openings in top and bottom are
acceptable.

• Recessed area and closet installations
require a 6-inch minimum clearance

above the laundry center.

• All installations must be exhausted
outside. Use at least the minimum

dimensions indicated.

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**48 ._;q.in._

minimum

ventilation

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FRONTVIEW SIDEVIEW FRONTVIEW

(DOOR NOT SHOWN) (DOORSHOWN) (DOORWITH VENT)

* Additionalclearancesfor wall, doorandfloormoldingsmayberequired.

** Openingisminimumforclosetdoor.Louvereddoorwithequiva!entairopenings

isacceptable.

*** Additionalspaceis neededwhenexternalexhaustelbowis used. Canbe0"clearance

whenhouseexhaustingislinedupdirectlywithdryerexhaust.

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ventilation

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MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS

The laundry center must not be installed
where it can be exposed to water and/or

weather.

• Proper operation of washer cycles
requires temperatures above 32°F
(at lower temperatures, some water

may remain in washer). See page 59

for Winterizing Information.

• Proper ,operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F (at

lower temperatures, the dryer may not

shut off at the end of automatic cycles
and drying times will be extended).

• Use at least the minimum installation

spacings described on page 15.

This laundry center is suitable for mobile

home installations. The installation must

conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title

24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal

Standard for Mobile Homes Construction

and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).

• Laundry center exhaust vent must
not be connected with screws or other

devices which extend into the interior
of the vent.

• Laundry center must be exhausted

outdoors. The exhaust vent must be
securely fastened to a noncombustible

portion of the mobile home structure
and must not terminate beneath the

mobile home.

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B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

To install rear legs:

STEP 1. If you have not already done

so, lay the laundry center on its side.

Because of the weight of the laundry

center, two people should lay it down.
STEP 2. Push legs into holes in rear

corners until they snap into place.

STEP 3. Check adjustability of rear

legs, by pushing in one leg. The other
leg should come out. Check both legs.

If they do not adjust, repeat STEP 2.

To install front Ilegs:
STEP 1. Screw front legs into the holes

in the triangular braces in front corners.
Screw them in with an adjustable wrench

to the diamond marks on the ridges.

STEP 2. Carefully stand the laundry
center upright. Because of the weight
of the laundry center, two people

should lift it.

C. REMOVE STYROFOAM

PACKING

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To prevent floor damage, set laundry

center onto carCboard before moving
across floor.

Move laundry center close to its final
location.

STEP 1. Open the washer lid. The latch
under the dryer will keep the lid open.

Read, then remove the yellow card on

the agitator.

Yellow card

STEP 2. Pull the styrofoam packing out
of the washer.

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D. MAKE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION

It is your responsibility:

• To contact a qualified electrical installer.

• To assure that the electrical installation
is adequate and in conformance with

the National Electrical Code, ANSI/

NFPA 70-latest edition and all local

codes and ordinances.

Copies of the code standards listed
above may be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The proper electrical connection
ensures a :safe installation that

meets local code requirements.

A three-wire or four-wire, single
phase 120/240-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only,

electrical supply (or tihree-wire or
four-wire, 120/208-volt if specified on
serial/rating plate) is required on a

separate 30-ampere circuit, fused on
both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse

or circuit breaker is recommended.
This laundP.! center is manufactured with

the 3-wire, frame-grounding conductor
connected to the NEUTRAL (center) of
the wiring harness of the terminal block.

Do not have a fuse in the neutral or
grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral
or grounding circuit could result in an

electrical shock.
Use a 4-conductor cord when the laundry

center is installed in a mobile home or
an area where local codes do not permit

grounding through the neutral.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OPTIONS

And _bu Will Be GoTo

IfYour Home Has:

Connecting To: Page
A U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt

receptacle
3-wire electrical

(NEMA Type 10-30R)

3-wire direct 0

4-wire electrical

receptacle

(NEMA Type 14-30R)

4-wire direct

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minimum, 30-amip., dryer
power supply cord.*

A fused disconnect or
circuil breaker box.*

A U.L.-listed, 120!240-volt
minimum, 30-amp., dryer

power supply cord.

A fused disconnect or
circuit breaker box.

*If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor

to the neutral wire, see the instructions on page 23.

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21 - II.

24 - III.

27 - IV.

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I. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION TO RECEPTACLE

Use a 3-wire power supply cord:

Fire Hazard

Use a new UL approved 30 ampere

power supply cord.
Use a UL approved strain relief.

Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green or bare wire)
must be connected to green ground

connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires

to remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical

connections.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.

Local codes may permit the use of
a U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt minimum,

30-ampere, dryer power supply cord
kit (pigtail). Power supply cord should
be type SRD or SRDT and be at least

four feet long. The wires that connect

to the laundry center must end with

ring terminals or spade terminals with
upturned ends.

Do not use an extension cord with

this laundry center.

Do not connect plug end of power

supply cord into a live receptacle

before connecting power supply cord

to laundry center terminal block.
The power sLpply cord must have three,

No.-10 copper wires to match a three-

wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

Spadeterminals
withupturnedends
(ORringterminals)

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This blade connected

Ne _ t0 thisconductor -__

_h-inch,U.L.-listed, Neutralwire

strainrelief (white)

Three-Wire Power Supply Cord

Three-wire receptacle
(NEMATypel0-30R)

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terminals

(ORspade
terminals)

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.

The power supply cord must be plugged

into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance

with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the

equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check

with a qualified electrician or serviceman

if your are in doubt as to whether the

appliance is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug on the power
supply cord. If it will not fit the outlet,

have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.

STEP 1. r)isconnect power.
STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw

and terminal block cover.

STEP 3. Attach a 3/4-inch, U.L.-listed,
strain relief to the hole below terminal

block opening. Strain relief should have
a tight fit with laundry center cabinet and

be in a horizontal position. Put the power
supply core through the strain relief.

STEP 4. Loosen or remove terminal block
screws. Co:_nect the neutral wire (white
or center) of power supply cord under

the center .:;crew of the terminal block.
STEP 5. Connect the other two wires

to outer terminal block screws. Securely
tighten all electrical connections.

Centersilver-colored

terminal blockscrew

Neutral

wire Neutral

(white) groundingwire

: (green/yell0w)

Terminalblockcover Hold-downscrew

3h..inch, U.L.-listed, connector

External ground

strain relief

3-Wire Connection with

Frame-Grounding Conductor

STEP 6. Tighten the strain relief screws.
STEP 7. Insert tab of terminal block

cover into slot of the laundry center rear
panel. Secu re cover with hold-down

screw.
If local codes do not permit the

connection of a frame-grounding
conductor to the neutral wire, see

the instructions on page 23.

Otherwise, proceed with Installation
on page 29.

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I1. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE)

Prepare cable as directed:

Fire Hazard

Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use UL approved strain relief.

Disconnect power before making

electrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (white or center

wire) to center terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green or bare wire)
must be connected to green ground

connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires

to remaining 2 terminals (gold).

Securely tighten all electrical
connections.

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

shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to
a grounded metal, permanent 'wiring
system; or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and ('onnected to the

equipment-grounding terminal or
lead on the appliance.

STEP 1. Disconnect power.
STEP la. Strip 31/2inches of outer

covering from er_dof cable. If using
3-wire cable with grounding wire, cut
the bare wire ew.m with outer covering.

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STEP lb. Cut 1 inch of insulation from
the end of each insulated wire Shape
the end of each wire into a "U" shaped

hook.

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The laundry center can be connected
directly to fused disconnect or circuit

breaker box with three-wire, flexible
armored or nonmetallic sheathed copper
cable (with grounding wire). All current-

carrying wires must be insulated.
A conduit connector must be installed at
junction box. Allow four feet of slack in the

line so laundry center can be moved if
servicing is ever necessary.

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