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How do I Earth a Washer? Earthing a Washing Machine

By Mariette Mifflin, About.com

Question: How do I Earth a Washer? Earthing a Washing Machine

My new washer instructions say to 'earth' the washer. How do you earth a washing machine?

Answer: Earthing a washer relates to ensuring that the electrical connection to this appliance is grounded to earth. Your washer should have a three-prong plug and you would plug it into a 3-prong electrical receptacle which provides the necessary ground-to-earth protection.
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