GE 206C1559P195 Installation Preparation - Electrical Supply, Prepare Electrical Wiring

Installation Preparation – Electrical Supply

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

WARNING	FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse
	or open circuit breaker before beginning
	installation. Do not use an extension cord or
	adapter plug with this appliance.

ADVERTENCIA

La conexión incorrecta del conductor de conexión a tierra del equipo puede resultar en choque eléctrico. Consulte con un electricista calificado o representante de servicio si tiene dudas de la conexión a tierra del aparato. No modifique el enchufe que se suministra con el aparato; si no calza en el tomacorrientes, haga que un técnico calificado le instale un tomacorrientes adecuado.

ADVERTENCIA PARA SEGURIDAD PERSONAL: Retire el fusible de la casa o abra el interruptor de circuitos antes de empezar la instalación. No use un cable de extensión o enchufe adaptador con este aparato.

Electrical Requirements

•This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz., and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15- or 20-ampere circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.

•Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.

•If the electrical supply does not meet the above

requirements,­call a licensed electrician before

proceeding­ .

Grounding Instructions – Permanent Connection This appliance must be connected to a grounded- metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment- grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and be connected to the equipment- grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

Grounding Instructions – Power Cord Models This appliance 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. This appliance 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.

		Alternate
		Receptacle
		Location
	18"
	Receptacle	1-1/2" Dia. Hole (Max.)
18"	Location
	Area
6"	6"		3"
			from
			Cabinet
		24"
		from Wall
Figure E		Ground
		Black	White

Cabinet Preparation and Wire Routing

•The wiring may enter the opening from either side, rear or floor within the shaded area illustrated above in Figure E and defined in Figure A.

•Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to insert the electrical cable. Permanent wiring connections may pass through the same hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient. Hole edges must be smooth and rounded. If the cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a cord protector.

NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass through a separate hole.

	ll
Metal
Cabinet
Cord	Hole Diameter
Protector	1-1/2" Maximum
(Provided
with Power
Cord Models Only)

WARNING

The improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt that the appliance 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 technician.

Electrical Connection to Dishwasher

Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher.

•For permanent connections, the cable must be routed as shown in Figure E. The cable must extend a minimum of 24" from the rear wall.

•For power cord connections, install a 3-prong grounding-type receptacle in the adjacent cabinet rear wall, between 6" and 18" from the opening, 6"

to 18" above the floor as shown in Figure E.

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