Prepare Electrical Wiring - Frigidaire FFBD1821M Installation Instructions Manual

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

WARNING
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove
house fuse or open circuit breaker
before beginning installation. Do not
use an extension cord or adapter plug
with this appliance.
Electrical Requirements
• This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz.,
and connected to an individual properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit
breaker or time delay fuse.
• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before
proceeding.
Grounding Instructions – Cable Direct
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 be
connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.
Grounding Instructions – Power Cord
Models
his appliance must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk
of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance
for electric current. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
The improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if you are in
doubt that the appliance is properly
grounded.
Installation Preparation
Figure E
Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing
• The wiring may enter the opening from either side, rear
or the floor within the shaded area.
• Cut a 1-1/2" max. dia. hole to admit the electrical
cable. The hole must be free of sharp edges. If the
cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered
with a bushing.
• Cable direct connections may pass through the same
hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient.
If cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered
with a bushing.
NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass through a
separate hole.
Electrical Connection to Dishwasher
Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher.
• For cable direct connections the cable must be routed
as shown in Figure E. Cable must extend a minimum of
24" from the rear wall.
• For power cord connections, install a 3-prong
grounding type receptacle. The power-supply
receptacle for the appliance shall be installed in a
cabinet or on a wall adjacent to the undercounter
space in which the appliance is to be installed.
4
1-1/2" Dia.
Hole (Max.)
3"
from
Cabinet
24"
from Wall
Ground
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