Whirlpool 140389 User Manual

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This water heater should be installed in accordance with 
the local code authority having jurisdiction, the power 
company or electric utility, and this installation manual. 
In the absence of local code requirements, follow the 
regulations set forth in the latest edition of The National 
Electric Code, NFPA 70. This is available from the 
following:

National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269

American National Standards Institute
1430 Broadway
New York, NY  10018

Check your phone listings for the local authorities having 
jurisdiction over your installation.

This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the 
installation, operation and maintenance of your electric 
water heater and to provide important safety information in 
these areas. 

We urge you to read all of the instructions thoroughly 
before attempting the installation or operation of this water 
heater. This manual should be kept for future reference.

The manufacturer of this water heater will not be liable 
for any damages caused by failure to comply with the 
installation and operating instructions outlined in this 
manual. 

If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install 
this water heater or you have diffi culty following the 
directions, you should not proceed but have a qualifi ed 
person perform the installation of this water heater.

Examples of a qualified person include: licensed plumbers, 
authorized gas company personnel, and authorized 
service personnel.

Massachusetts code requires this water heater to be 
installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00:
State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.  

A data plate identifying your water heater can be found 
adjacent to the element door. When referring to your water 
heater always have the information listed on the data plate 
readily available.

Retain your original receipt as proof of purchase.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove any permanent instructions, 
labels, or the data label from either the outside of the water 
heater or on the inside of water heater panels.

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Remove exterior packaging and place installation 
components aside.

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Inspect all parts for damage prior to installation and 
start-up.

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Completely read all instructions before attempting to 
assemble and install this product.

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After installation, dispose of/recycle all packaging 
materials.