Whirlpool GU3100XTVQ Dishwasher User Manual


 
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Electrical Requirements
Contact a qualified electrician.
Ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with all national and local codes and ordinances.
Requirements:
120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical
supply
Copper wire only, 2 wire with ground
Recommended:
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker
Separate circuit
Direct Wire Connection
Use flexible, armored or nonmetalic 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 UL-listed/CSA-certified clamp connector to the
house wiring junction box. If using conduit, use a
UL-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector.
Power Supply Cord Connection
Use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for
use with dishwashers. Kit contents include:
Voltex, Inc., UL listed 16 gauge 3-wire power supply cord with
3 prong grounding plug
Neer C-500 ⁷⁄₈" strain relief
3 wire connectors
Part No. 302797 grommet
Follow the kit instructions for installing the power supply cord.
NOTE: 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.
IMPORTANT: If you plan to install a garbage disposal, an
additional separate 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp fused
electrical supply is required.
Water Supply Requirements
A hot water line with 20-120 psi (138-862 kPa) water pressure.
120°F (49°C) water temperature at dishwasher.
³⁄₈" O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or flexible
braided water supply line.
NOTE: ½" minimum plastic tubing is not recommended.
90º elbow with ³⁄₈" N.P.T. external pipe threads on one end.
IMPORTANT: Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) from water inlet
valve.
Drain Requirements
Use the new drain hose supplied with your dishwasher.
NOTE: If a longer drain hose is required:
Use a new drain hose with maximum length of 10 ft (3 m)
that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards
Use a new drain hose that is resistant to heat and
detergent
Use a new drain hose that fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain
connector on the dishwasher.
Connect drain hose to waste tee or disposal inlet above drain
trap in house plumbing.
Connect drain hose to house plumbing 20" (50.8 cm)
minimum above the floor.
NOTE: It is recommended that the drain hose either be looped up
and securely fastened to the underside of the counter, or be
connected to an air gap.
Use a drain air gap if the drain hose is connected to house
plumbing lower than 18" (45.7 cm) above the subfloor or floor.
Drain Air Gap
Use ½" (1.3 cm) minimum I.D. drain line fittings.
NOTE: Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the
dishwasher drain hose.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher:
The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if you are in doubt whether the
dishwasher is properly grounded. Do not modify the
plug provided with the dishwasher; if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
For a permanently connected dishwasher:
The dishwasher 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 on the dishwasher.
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