Prepare Electrical Wiring - GE GDF510PGRWW Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Preparation – Electrical Supply

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.
ADVERTENCIA
PARA SEGURIDAD PERSONAL: Retire el
fusible de la casa o abra el interruptor de
circuitos antes de empezar la instalación.
No use un cable de extensión o enchufe
adaptador con este aparato.
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 – Permanent Connection
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
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
WARNING
The improper connection of the equipment-
WARNING
grounding conductor can result in electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if you are in doubt
that the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have
a proper outlet installed by a qualified
technician.
ADVERTENCIA
La conexión incorrecta del conductor
de conexión a tierra del equipo puede
resultar en choque eléctrico. Consulte con
un electricista calificado o representante
de servicio si tiene dudas de la conexión
a tierra del aparato. No modifique el
enchufe que se suministra con el aparato;
si no calza en el tomacorrientes, haga
que un técnico calificado le instale un
tomacorrientes adecuado.
18"
Receptacle
Location
18"
Area
6"
6"
Figure E
Cabinet Preparation and Wire Routing
• The wiring may enter the opening from either side,
rear or floor within the shaded area illustrated
above in Figure E and defined in Figure A.
• Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to insert the
electrical cable. Permanent wiring connections
may pass through the same hole as the drain
hose and hot water line, if convenient. Hole edges
must be smooth and rounded. If the cabinet wall is
metal, the hole edge must be covered with a cord
protector.
NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass through a
separate hole.
M e t a
l C a b
i n e t
Cord
Protector
(Provided
with Power
Cord Models Only)
Electrical Connection to Dishwasher
Electrical connection is on the right front of
dishwasher.
• For permanent connections, the cable must be
routed as shown in Figure E. The cable must extend
a minimum of 24" from the rear wall.
• For power cord connections, install a 3-prong
grounding-type receptacle in the adjacent cabinet
rear wall, between 6" and 18" from the opening, 6"
to 18" above the floor as shown in Figure E.
Alternate
Receptacle
Location
1-1/2" Dia. Hole (Max.)
3"
from
Cabinet
24"
from Wall
Ground
Black
White
W a l
l
Hole Diameter
1-1/2" Maximum
5