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ELECTRICAL
It is the customer’s responsibility:
To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance will all national and
local codes and ordinances.
You must have:
- 120-volt, 60Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp., fused electrical supply, and connected to an
individual, properly grounded branch circuit.
- Wiring must be 2-wire with ground and rated for 176°F (75°C).
We recommend:
- a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
- a separate circuit.
If direct wiring dishwasher:
- Use flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper wire
with grounding wire that meets the wiring requirements for
your home and local codes and ordinances.
- Use strain relief method provided with house wiring
junction box or install a cUL-listed/CSA-certified clamp
connector to the house wiring junction box. If using
conduit, use a cUL-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector.
If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord:
- Use a cUL-listed, 16-gauge, three-conductor power supply
cord that meets all local codes and ordinaces. Maximum
length of the power supply cord is 6 feet (1.8 m).
- A clamp connector to fit a
7
/8” (2.2 cm) diameter hole is
required to secure power supply cord to dishwasher
terminal box.
- Power supply cord must plug into a mating three-prong,
grounded outlet,located in the cabinet next to the
dishwasher opening. Outlet must meet all local codes
and ordinances.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded.