Roper Dishwasher Dishwasher User Manual


 
Before vou start...
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Proper installation is your responslblltty
Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation It is
the responsibility of the customer to
contact a qualified installer to assure
that the plumbing and electrical
lnSk3llO~iOnS
are adequate and meet
national and local codes and
ordlnonces.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing
Proper electrlcol, drain and water
SUPPIY
lines must be ova~loble or must
be Installed. as speclfled. wlthin
shaded area. See “Electrical
requirements:’ “Water requirements:’
and “Drain requlrements”sectlons
Plumbing and wiring should not cross in
front of the motor or the dishwasher
legs
Take care not to damage
power cord during installation
or removal of dishwasher
Check location where dishwasher will be Installed.
The locofion should provide:
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Easy access to water, electricity and drainage lines
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Convenient loading -
the best position is lefl or right of kitchen sink
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Square opening for proper dishwasher operation
and appearance
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Cabinet front that is perpendicular to floor.
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ProtectIon so that water Inlet valve
and drain cannot freeze
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A” mlnlmum clearance between
motor and flooring to prevent motor overheatina.
Electrical ground
is required. See
“Elecfricol
requirements”
section.
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codes and ordinances. -
Electrlcal Shock Hazard
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Electrlcal wlrlng and
componenls must Nol contact
wall receptacle
Do Not Install
Wllhhl3~ max.
horn fighl or
dishwasher over
wIthInlO” mar.
carpeted flwrlng.
from ten of
Opellhp
any plumbing material or draln
hose.
dmln llne -W hole of
.Iecm;al be- whole,
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Read and follow the “Electrical
requirements:’ “Water requirements:’
and “Drain requirements” connection
section before installing the dishwasher
Electrical
reqbements
Figure 2
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Electdcal ground Is required on
thlr appliance.
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Check with a quallfled
etectrtclan If you are In doubt
as to whether the aoallance Is
properly grounded.
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Improper cannectlon of the
equlpment-groundlng
conductor can result In fire,
electrical shock. or other
personal Injury.
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Disconnect the power supply
at the junctlon box.
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Do Not connect appliance
to electrical supply until
appliance Is permanently
grounded.
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Do Not use an exienslon cord
wlth this appliance.
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lhls appliance must be
connected to a grounded.
metallic. permanent wlrtng
system or a grounding
conductor should be
COnneded
to the groundlng
terminal or wire lead on the
appliance.
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Do Not use a fuse In the neutral.
Fallure to follow these lnsttuctlons
could result In a fire. electrtcal
shock or other personal Inlulv.
A 120.volt. 60.Hz, AC only. 15. or 20.
ampere, fused, electrical supply is
required. Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended.
It
is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be
provided
It is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to contact
a qualifted electrician to assure the
electrical inslallotion is adequate and
in conformance with the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70.latest
editIon. and local codesond
ordinances.
The dishwasher must be connected
with copper wire only.
Wirrfng methods
Pick one method to follow depending
upon your dishwasher and local codes
A.
Direct wire method
(cable connecting dishwasher
to a junction box)
ReTt;rdmended grounding
1. Disconnect the power supply.
exposed wlrlng. Failure to do so
could result In fire, electrlcal
shock, or other personal Injury
from exposed wlrlng.
Persanal Inlury/Product Damage
Avold openlng dlshwasher door
before dlshwasher Is Installed.
Dlshwasher may tlp over when
door is opened, resulting In
personal Injury or product
damage.
Tools needed for
installation:
2. Run flexible, armored or non-
metallic sheathed. copper cable
[with grounding wire] from the fused
disconnect, circuit breakerorjunction
box through the %” or larger cabinet
hole to the dishwasher location. The
cable must extend 24” frdm the back
wall.
The hole cut through a wood cabinet
should be sanded until smooth.
The hole cut through a metal cabinet
must be covered with a grommet
(Part No. 302797).
A U.L.-listed strain relief must be
;nstalled at each end of the power
supply cable (at the dishwasher and
at the junction box]. Wire sizes
(COPPER WIRE ONLY] must conform
with the rating of the dishwasher.
3. Remove the dlsh&her t6minal
box
cover. Connect the white and black
wires of the power supply cable to the
white and black leads in the terminal
box with twist-on wire connectors. [See
Figure 3.)
PANEL A