Hot Water Connection; Copper Tubing; Electrical Connection - Bosch BSH Dishwasher Installation Instructions Manual

Strain Relief
(not supplied)
Figure 30
Strain Relief Plate
Figure 31
Hot Water Connection/Electrical Connection

Copper Tubing

• If using a solder joint instead of a compression fitting,
• Make certain there are no sharp bends or kinks in the
• Be sure to use pipe thread compound or Teflon brand
• Before connecting the copper hot water supply line
• Turn on the water supply to check for leaks after
NOTE: Do not use pipe sealant on compression fittings.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Strain
Relief
Plate
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.
1 Retrieve the strain relief plate, and install a strain
2 Pass the electrical supply cable through the strain
Outer Wire
Casing
3 Tighten the strain relief screws.
4 Slide the strain relief plate into the junction box, and
Temperatures required for soldering and sweating
will damage the dishwasher's water inlet valve.
If plumbing lines are to be soldered or sweated,
keep the heat source at least 6 inches (152.4 mm)
away from the dishwasher's water inlet valve.
be sure to make all solder connections before
connecting the water line to the dishwasher.
water line that might restrict water flow.
tape to seal the connection when required.
to the dishwasher, flush it with hot water to clear any
foreign material.
making connections.
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.
WARNING
Avoid Fire Hazard
Make sure electrical work is properly installed.
Only qualified electricians should perform
electrical work.
relief (not supplied) into the opening on the strain
relief plate. NOTE: Orient the strain relief as shown in
Figure 30.
relief, as shown in Figure 31. Make sure the outer
wire casing extends about 1/2" (13mm) through the
strain relief.
secure it to the junction box with the supplied screw.
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