Connection To The Electricity Supply - Smeg UD505DAUS Translation Of The Original Instructions

5.4 Connection to the electricity supply

The dishwasher must be connected to the electrical system by authorised, skilled staff, in accordance with
the relevant regulations. Also comply with the technical instructions for the connection provided with the
appliance. The dishwasher's rated electrical characteristics are provided on its technical data plate. A
circuit breaker with contact gap rated for category II overvoltage and an overcurrent protection device
(magnetothermal switch or fuses) must be installed in an easily accessible position on the dishwasher's
power supply line. These devices must only serve the dishwasher and must be suitable for its rated
electrical characteristics. The electrical protection devices must undergo a functional test before the
dishwasher is put into operation. If the dishwasher is connected to the electrical mains by means of a plug,
it must be of the same type as the power socket, suitable for the appliance's rated electrical characteristics
and compliant with the relevant national regulations. The power plug must be easily accessible after the
appliance has been installed.
Electrical safety is only ensured if the dishwasher is connected to an earth conductor
compliant with the relevant electrical regulations. If in doubt, have the system inspected by a
qualified electrician.
Do not connect the dishwasher to the electrical mains by means of adapters or extensions,
since they may cause dangerous overheating.
Connect the appliance to the equipotential bonding system. The equipotential terminal is
low down on the back of the appliance and is marked with the
Additional recommendation: class B all-current sensitive residual-current circuit breaker with
a tripping current of 30 mA
The dishwasher is always powered up unless the master switch is turned off or, on
appliances with power plug, the plug is disconnected.
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