Kenmore 630.1399 Installation Manual page 6

Avoid Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not work on an energized circuit. Doing so could resul
in serious injury or death. Only qualified electricians
should perform electrical work. Do not attempt any work
an the dishwasher electric supply circuit until you are
certain the circuit is de-energized.
Electrical Supply
The customer has the respansibility of ensuring that the
dishwasher electrical installation is in compliance with all
national and local electrical codes and ordinances. The
dishwasher is designed for an electrical supply of 120V,
60 Hz, AC, connected to a dishwasher-dedicated, properly
grounded electrical circuit with a fuse or breaker rated for
15 amps. Electrical supply conductors shall be a minimum
#14 AWG copper wire rated at 75°C (1 67°F) or higher.
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 an
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.
Dishwasher Bectrlccfl Rating
Volts Hertz Amperes Watts
120 60 ] 2 1,450
(max)
Electrical Connection
The dishwasher electrical supply iunction box and
dedicated receptacle must be mounted in an accessible
cabinet adjacent to the dishwasher (do not mount the
iuncfian box or receptacle behind the dishwasher). You
will need a 41/4 ,' x 2" (10.8 x 5.1cm) opening thraught
the cabinet in order to pass the iunction box through. If
the opening is made through wood, sand it smooth. If the
opening is made through metal, use the included protective
grommet or other approved method to protect wiring from
damage.
Use the four screws (not supplied) to securely mount the
iunction box so that it can be easily accessed. The electrical
supply can be connected in two ways:
Method A - Three prong plug and receptacle
Use the included three-prong plug and iunction box to
connect to a dedicated household receptacle. Make sure
the household receptacle meets the electrical supply
requirements as well as national and local codes.
Method B - To permanently connect to household or field
wiring:
3eptacle or
!ld Wiring _
_lectric cord with "_
junction box and
three prong plug
are included
\with dishwashe[_
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1. Remove the dishwasher electrical supply iunction box
cover and connect to the power supply cord from the
house installation.
2. Remove 2" to 3" (5.1 - 7.6cm) of the outer casing of
the household or field supply wiring as shown below.
Remove 3/8" to 1/2" (1 - 1.3cm) of the insulation from
each wire.
2"-
5.1cm 7.6 cm I
I
3/8" - 1/2"
lcm - 1.3 cm
ualified electricians should perform electrical work.
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