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Model: KAWE560WWH3	Brand: Kenmore	Age: 1 - 5 years
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maddy		#1 Posted : Wednesday, June 15, 2011 9:11:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/21/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		I got a used washer and it works perfectly BUT the 3 prong plug is missing the round GROUNDING prong on the plug. Do I need to REPLACE IT? Also, the separate dryer unit uses a regular 120V 3 prong plug and the WASHER plug would not be able to go into the SAME outlet (standard outlet). The DRYER uses 120 V 15 amp 3 prong (regular) plug. Is there a way to get a 3 prong plug for the WASHER that has the cord sticking UPWARDS or SIDEWAYS so that I can use the same outlet? Any ideas or suggestions?


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sidfink43		#2 Posted : Friday, June 17, 2011 3:36:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		Your washing machine combines water and electricity, so the ground is pretty important. You can cut and splice a new three prong plug onto your existing washer wire, do a good job and it will be fine. The washer and dryer should be on separate circuits, in fact that is code almost everywhere.


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