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connector
3. Remove the dishwasher terminal box
cover. Connect the white and black
wires of the power supply cable to the
white and black leads in the terminal
box with twist-on wire connectors.
(See Figure 3.)
4. Loosen the front nut
on the grounding
connection
stud
located on the back
of the terminal box. Do
Not loosen the rear nut a
U-shaped
wire
on the grounding connection
stud.
Form the bare grounding wire into a
U-shaped hook. Wrap the grounding
wire hook around the grounding
connection
stud between the two nuts
on the stud. Securely tighten the front
nut over the grounding wire.
5. Check that strain relief or conduit
connector
screws are tight. Replace
terminal box cover.
B.
Power supply cord method
(connecting
dishwasher to outlet).
Local codes may permit the use of a
U-L.-listed, flexible, three-conductor,
power supply cord terminated
with a
three-prong,
grounding-type
plug,
It is recommended
that the power
supply cord kit (Part No. 4317824),
available at your local dealer or parts
supplier, be used. Follow the instructions
packaged
with the power supply cord
kit. If the cord kit is not available locally,
the flexible power supply cord used must
be a U.L.-listed, three-conductor,
16-
gauge cord that meets the National
Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA 70 - latest
edition (*, See Panel A) and all local
codes and ordinances. The length of the
power supply cord must not exceed six
feet. It must be routed so it does not
touch the dishwasher motor or the lower
portion of the dishwasher tub. A strain
relief (Part No. 596171), available at your
local dealer or parts supplier, or a similar
part must be used to secure the flexible
power supply cord to the dishwasher
frame or terminal box. The power supply
cord must be plugged into a mating,
3-prong, grounding-type
wall
receptacle,
grounded
in accordance
with the National Electrical Code
ANSVNFPA 70 - latest edition,
(*, See Panel A) and all local codes
and ordinances.
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grounding
J-prong.
grounding-
power
su
cord
Figure 4
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded.
To minimize possible
shock hazard, the power supply cord
must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding-type
wall receptacle,
grounded
in accordance
with National
Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA 70 - latest
edition (*, See Panel A) and all local
codes and ordinances. See Figure 4. If a
mating wall receptacle
is not available,
it is the personal responsibility and
obligation
of the customer to have a
properly grounded
3-prong wall
receptacle
installed by a qualified
electrician.
The receptacle
should be
installed on the rear or side wall of the
cabinet next to dishwasher opening.
Panel B
requirements
The hot water line to the dishwasher
must provide between
15 120 psi water
pressure. The hot water heater should be
set to deliver 12O'F water temperature
to
the dishwasher for best results.
Use 3/8" minimum O.D. copper tubing or
l/2" minimum plastic tubing inlet line.
Dishwasher inlet valve has 3/8" N.P.T.
internal pipe thread.
Drain
requirements
The drain hose MUST have a high drain
loop, 20 inches minimum ABOVE FLOOR,
to prevent backflow or water siphoning
out of dishwasher during operation.
NOTE: An air gap MUST BE USED in
the high drain loop if the drain hose
is connected
to house plumbing lower
than 20 inches above the floor.
Drain hose, supplied, meets AHAM DW-1
test standards. Cut l-l /2" hole in
cabinet wall for drain hose. Additional
drain line (a minimum of l/2" I.D. and no
longer than 20 feet) can be used if
needed.
With dishwasher in kitchen.
1
n
Put on gloves and safety glasses.
cabinet
wall
alternate
water-
line locations
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2
n
Rough in water line to the
dishwasher cabinet opening using one
of the routing methods shown. Cut l/2"
or larger hole in cabinet wall for
water line.
3
n
Install a
shutoff valve in the
water line where it
can be easily used.
4
n
Flush water
line into a bucket to get rid of any
particles that may clog inlet valve. Turn
shutoff valve to the "OFF" position.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical
power at the
service panel (fuse box or circuit
breaker box).
Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
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In-
u-
electrical
n
Cut a l-l /2" maximum hole for
power supply cord or a 3/4" hole for
direct wiring in the cabinet or floor for
the electrical wiring to pass through. If
this hole is cut in a wood cabinet, sand
the hole until it is smooth. If the hole is
cut in a metal cabinet, the hole must
be covered by a grommet (Part No.
302797), available
at your local dealer
or parts supplier,
If a power supply cord is used, install
wall receptacle
on rear or side wall of
a cabinet next to dishwasher opening.
If power supply cable is used, install a
3/4" U-L.-listed strain relief or conduit
connector
to connect the flexible
armored or non-metallic
sheathed,
copper cable (with grounding wire) to
the fused disconnect,
circuit breaker or
junction box. Run the cable through the
hole in the cabinet opening. The cable
should extend 24 inches from the
back wall.
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