Whirlpool YWMH1162XVS Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 63)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

The electrical system in your home is intended for normal residential use. We highly recommend that you

consult a licensed electrician to make changes or additions to your electrical system. Please note that a

permit may be required for changes and additions to your electrical system.

Circuit Breaker

During your orientation walk-through your builder will have pointed out the location of the circuit breaker

panel. There will be one master circuit breaker and several individual circuit breakers.

Circuit breakers trip under excessive electrical load. Circuit breakers have three positions: On, Off, and

Tripped. When a circuit breaker trips it must first be turned "off" before it can be turned "On". Switching the

breaker directly from "Tripped" to "On" will not restore service. Reset tripped circuit breakers by moving them

to the "off" position and then to the "on" position.

In the event of a loss of electrical power in your home, follow these steps:

If the power loss is in one area of your home and power is available in other areas of your home, it is likely

that an individual circuit breaker has turned off. Unplug any appliances in the area that are without power and

turn other appliances off. Check the circuit breaker and, if necessary, reset it. Plug your appliances back in. If

the circuit breaker fails repeatedly, you have either a short circuit in one of your appliances or a short circuit

in the electrical system in your home. Do not attempt further repair. Call a licensed electrician.

If electrical power is lost throughout your home, check the master circuit breaker. If the master circuit breaker

has tripped, reset it. If the master circuit breaker trips repeatedly, refer the problem to a licensed electrician. If

the master circuit breaker has not tripped, take a look around your neighborhood. If you notice a general

electrical failure in your neighborhood, call your electric company to report the problem.

GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters)

During your orientation walk through your builder will or will have pointed out the location of ground fault

circuit interrupt devices (GFCI outlets). Usually, GFCI outlets are located in bathrooms near tubs and

bathroom sinks, in kitchens, laundry rooms, and garages, and on the exterior of your home. These are

special circuit breakers that are designed to break the flow of electricity in the event of a short circuit. This will

prevent dangerous electrical shock.

GFCI circuits have a TEST and RESET button. These are pointed out during the orientation walk through.

Once each month the TEST button should be pressed. This will trip the circuit. To return service, press the

RESET button. If a GFCI breaker trips during normal use it may be an indication of a faulty appliance and

some investigation is in order.

Do not plug appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and food freezers into GFCI outlets. The

electrical surge that occurs when these appliances cycle will trip the GFCI outlets and break the circuit.

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