Roper Dishwasher installation instructions Tools needed for installation, Wirrfng methods, Panel a

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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 codes and ordinances. -

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 “Drainrequlrements”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:

l Easy access to water, electricity and drainage lines

l Convenient loading -

the best position is lefl or right of kitchen sink

l Square opening for proper dishwasher operation and appearance

l Cabinet front that is perpendicular to floor.

lProtectIon so that water Inlet valve and drain cannot freeze

l A” mlnlmum clearance between

motor and flooring to prevent motor overheatina.

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Read and follow the “Electrical requirements:’ “Water requirements:’ and “Drainrequirements” connection section before installing the dishwasher

Electrlcal Shock Hazard

l Electrlcal wlrlng and componenls must Nol contact any plumbing material or draln hose.

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:

Electrical reqbements

l Electdcal ground Is required on thlr appliance.

l Check with a quallfled etectrtclan If you are In doubt as to whether the aoallance Is properly grounded.

l Improper cannectlon of the equlpment-groundlng conductor can result In fire, electrical shock. or other personal Injury.

l Disconnect the power supply at the junctlon box.

l Do Not connect appliance to electrical supply until appliance Is permanently grounded.

l Do Not use an exienslon cord wlth this appliance.

l 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.

lDo Not use a fuse In the neutral.

Fallure to follow these lnsttuctlons could result In a fire. electrtcal shock or other personal Inlulv.

Figure 2

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.

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.)

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