Electrical Preparation
4& WARNING
Avoid Electrical Shock Hazard
Do
not work
on an energized
circuit. Doing
so
could
result
in serious
injury
or death.
Only
qualified electricians
should
perform
electrical
work. Do not attempt any work on the dishwasher
electric supply
circuit until you
are certain the
circuit is de-energized.
4& WARNING
Avoid Fire Hazard
Make sure electrical work is properly installed.
Only qualified electricians should perform
electrical work.
Electrical Supply
The customer
has the responsibility of ensuring
that the
dishwasher electrical installation is in compliance with all
national
and
local electrical codes
and ordinances.
The
dishwasher
is designed
for an electrical supply of 120V,
60 Hz, AC, connected to a dishwasher-dedicated, properly
grounded electrical circuit with a fuse or breaker rated for 15
amps. Electrical supply conductors shall be a minimum #14
AWG
copper wire rated at 75°C (167°F) or higher.
Avoid Fire Hazard
Make sure there are no loose electrical connections.
Make sure all electrical connections are properly
made.
Grounding Instructions
The
dishwasher
must
be
properly
grounded
before
operating.
This
appliance
must
be
connected
to
a grounded
metal
permanent
wiring
system,
or an
equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors
and
connected
to the equipment
grounding
terminal
or lead on the dishwasher.
Make
sure that the
dishwasher is connected to a suitable ground in compliance
with all local codes or, in the absence of a local code, with
the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE in the United States or
the CANADIAN
ELECTRIC
CODE
C22.1-latest edition in
Canada as well as any provincial/state or municipal or local
codes that apply.
Dishwasher Electrical Rating
Volts | Hertz | Amperes | Watts
120 | 60
12
1,300
(max)
Electrical Connection
The
dishwasher
electrical
supply junction
box
(L) and
dedicated
receptacle
must be mounted
in an accessible
cabinet adjacent to the dishwasher (do not mount the junction
box or receptacle behind the dishwasher). You will need a
4/4" x 2°/s" (120 x 60mm)
opening through the cabinet in
order to pass the junction box through (see Figure 5). Ifthe
opening is made through wood, sand it smocth. If the opening
is made through metal, use the included edge protector (G)
or other approved
method to protect wiring from damage.
Use the four screws included (or appropriate fastener) in the
parts bag to securely mount the junction box so that it can
be easily accessed (see Figure 5). The electrical supply can
be connected in two ways:
Dedicated
Receptacie or
Field Wiring
Figure 5
Dishwasher
Electrical Supply
Junction Box},
eB
Electric cord with
Junction box and
three prong plug
are included
with dishwasher
Method A - Three prong plug and receptacle
Use
the included
three-prong
plug and junction
box to
connect to a dedicated
household
receptacle.
Make
sure
the
household
receptacle
meets
the electrical
supply
requirements as well as national and local codes.