Roper Dishwasher Dishwasher User Manual


 
4. Connect the green, grounding wire
of the power supplY cable to the
grounding connection screw located
inside the terminal box. [See Figure 3 ]
5. Replace terminal box cover.
Alternate groundlng method
If the recommended grounding
method is impossible-connect a
separate. green. grounding wire [No 16
minimum] from grounding connection
screw located inside the termlnol box
to a grounded. copper, cold water
pipe’ (See Figures.)
THIS, HOWEVER, IS NOT
RECOMMENDED.
Do Not connect to electrical supply
until dishwasher is permanently
grounded.
Do Not ground to a gas supply pipe
or hot water pipe.
hotfn~. eleclrih ~onne~lor shbuld de
,umped w,lh o lenglh 01 NO -4 co,,,,er WIE
securely Clom‘,ed 10 bare melol at bolh ends
(See FIgwe 5 )
B
. Power supply cord method
(connecting dishwasher to
outlet)
Local codes may permit the use of a
U.L.-listed, flexible, three-conductor,
power supply cord terminated with
o three-prong, grounding-type plug
It is recommended that cord kit,
Part No. 675d55, avallable from Your
Roper dealer or parts supplier. be
used If the cord kit is not available
IocallY, the flexible cord used must be
a lJ.L.-listed. three-conductor. l&gauge
cord that meets the Notional Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition. and
all local codes and ordinances. The
length of the cord must not exceed six
feet. ii must be routed so that it does not
touch the dlshwasher motor or the
lower portlon of the dlshwasher tub. A
grommet (Part No. 302797) must cover
the hole cut In a metal cabinet for the
flexible cord. The flexible cord must be
plugged Into a mating, three-prong.
grounding-type wall receptacle,
grounded in accordance with the
National Electrlcal Code ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edltion, and all local codes
and ordinances. Follow instructlons
packaged with the flexible cord.
Recommended grounding
method
ElectrIcal Shock Hazard
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ElectrIcal ground Is mqulred on
thls appllsnce.
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Improper connectlon of the
equlpmentgmundlng conductor
can result In a risk of electrlcal
shock.
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Check wlth a qualtfled electrlclan
It you are In doubt 8s to whether
the appliance Is pmperly
grounded. Do Not modify or
remove the power supply cord
plug. lt plug does not tit the outlet,
have a pmper outlet Installed by
s qualltled electrlclan.
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Do Not use an extension cord
wlth thls appliance.
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Do Not have a fuse In the neutral.
Failure to follow these InstructIons
could result In a fire, electrlcal
shock or other personal injury.
Dishwashers equipped with a power
supply cord have a 3-prong.
grounding plug The power supply cord
must be plugged Into a mating. 3-
prong, grounding~type receptacle.
grounded In accordance with the
National ElectrIcal Code ANSI/NFPA
70.latest edItIon. and all local codes
and ordlnonces If a mollng wall
receptacle IS not available. It IS the
personal responslblllty and obligation
of the customer to have a properly
grounded, 3.prong. wall receptacle
Installed by a quaIlfled electrIcIon
(See Figure 4 )
1. Have a 3.prong. groundlng~type. wall
receptacle avaIlable or Installed by o
quaIlfled electrIcIon on the rear wall of
one cabinet next to dlshwasher
opening [See Figure 1. Panel A ]
2. For added personal
safety use clomp and
green-COlOred. copper
grounding wfre Connect
the aroundina wire 1#16 mlnlmuml from
the &ernal grounding connecto;
screw inside the terminal box to a
grounded, cold water pipe’ [See
Figure 5 )
Do Not connect to electrical supply until
appliance is permanently grounded.
Do Not ground loo gas supply pipe
or hot water pipe.
ends
Temporary groundlng method
Figure 6
If changing and properly grounding
the electrical supply is impossible. and
where local codes permit (COnSUIt Your
electrical inspector]. a temporary
adapter may be plugged into the 2-
prong, wall receptacle to mate with
the J-prong. power supply cord. (See
Figure 6.1
If this is done. you must connect a
separate copper grounding wire from
the external grounding connector
screw inslde the terminal box to the
grounded, cold water pipe.’ [See
Figure 5.)
Do Not connect fo electrical supply
until appliance is permanently
grounded.
Do Not ground to a gas supply pipe
or hot water pipe.
If power cord cannot be used...
When local codes do not permit use
of a power cord with an undercounter
dishwasher, the power cord must be
removed and dlshwasher wired
directly IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS
REMOVED, THE DISHWASHER MUST BE
CONNECTED WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Remove terminal box cover
3. Remove wire connectors from the
power cord wires and grounding
we screw [See Figure 7.)
4. Disconnect the strain relief (behlnd
the terminal box] from the
dishwasher leg
5. Remove power cord and strain relief
from terminal box hole
6. See “A. Direct wire method:’
Panel A. for further Instructions
Water
requirements
I IOI
The hot water line to the dishwasher
must p&de between 15120 PSI
water pressure. The hof water heater
should be .M to deliver 140°F
Water
temperature lo the dlshwasher for
besl results.
Use J/e” O.D. copper tubing or %” plastic
tubing minimum inlet line. Dishwasher
inlet Mlve has 3/a” internal pipe thread.
1.
Rough In water line before installing
dlshwasher using one of the routing
methods shown In Figure 8. Cut a 5/e” or
larger hole In cabinet, rear wall or floor
for pipe
2. Install a shutoff valve in the water line
where it can be easy to access
3, Flush water line into a bucket to get
rid of any particles that may clog
inlet valve.