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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
This service manual is intended for factory-service
technicians only. We recommend that customers
DO NOT service their own units, because of the
complexity and risk of high-voltage electrical shock.
The following information is used throughout this
manual, and should be read carefully.
Information that will help you avoid actions
that could cause product damage (scratches,
dents, etc.) and damage to personal property.
NOTE
Helpful information that explains a more com-
plicated step, prior to carrying it out .
CAUTION
WARNING
Information that alerts you to potentially dan-
gerous conditions. These conditions can
cause serious personal injury (burns, fire and
electrical shock, etc.) if the suggested proce-
dures are not observed.
Fire Hazard
Do not obstruct the flow of ventilation air.
Electrical Shock Hazard
It is the customer’s responsibility to:
•
Contact a qualified electrical installer.
•
Assure that electrical installation is adequate
and in conformance with the National Elec-
trical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70—latest edition*,
and all local codes and ordinances.
Failure to do so could result in fire, electrical
shock, or other personal injury.
Take special care when drilling holes into the
wall for venting or electrical wiring. Electrical
wires may be concealed behind the wall cover-
ing.
Failure to do so could result in fire, electrical
shock, or other personal injury.
* National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
WHIRLPOOL ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
REPAIRS MADE ON OUR PRODUCTS BY ANYONE OTHER
THAN AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL
SM
SERVICE TECHNICIANS.