KitchenAid KD-100 Garbage Disposal User Manual


 
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AT THE FUSE/
CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX BEFORE MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.
Follow the National Electrical Code and/or your local electrical code in all details.
In older houses with limited circuits, or if it appears the circuit is heavily loaded,
run a line directly to the main fuse box.
1. Remove the electrical access cover on the bearing bracket assembly.
1,. Install standard strain relief connector (not furnished) into threaded opening in
bearing bracket assembly.
3. Install the control switch where it is easily accessible for the owner. Recom-
mended: On-Off switch suitable for operation of l/2 HP. motor. (Switch not
furnished).
4. Run flexible conduit. or equivalent, from the control switch to the disposer
motor leads located in the bearing bracket assembly. Connect unit to ground
(See illustration and grounding instructions below).
5. Press wires into the electrical access compartment and replace cover.
6. Run flexible conduit, or equivalent, from the control switch to the electrical
power supply. Insulate all connections.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (Cord - Connected Units)
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk
of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment
gloundmg conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can re-
sult in a risk of electric shock, Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if
you are in doubt as to whether the applicance 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 electrician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
(Permanent - Connected Units)
This appliance niust be coniie~red to 3
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tern: or an equipment-groundiI1~ WE MA .-AL, ‘W~~ATLT
du;tor must be rur with the circuit
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and connected to rhe equip-
ment-Frounding terminal or lead on Lile
appliance.
KITCHENAID DIVISION
\HOBART/
TROY, OHIO 45374
FORM 14609A (1 l-83)
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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