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WARNING!
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY (cont.)
If you are not familiar with electrical power and procedures, call a qualified electrician.
The power cord and/or connections must comply with the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local codes and ordinances.
For Models Not Equipped with a Cord:
If your disposer does not come equipped with a cord, you can connect it in two ways:
1.Attach a power cord, minimum 18″ in length and not to exceed 36″ in length. GE Kit #PM3X115 provides the parts needed to make this connection.
or
2.Wire the disposer directly into the house current.
GE recommends that a qualified electrician make this connection.
To Attach a Power Cord:
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. The power cord (to be installed) must have an
In the absence of local codes and/or ordinances, the outlet must comply with NEC requirements.
DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
NOTE: Disconnect electric power to disposer circuit before installation. Turn the circuit breaker to the OFF position or remove the fuse.
A. Connect the disposer to
B. If a
Trace lead connected to this | Ribbed |
blade and attach that lead | |
to white wire on disposer. | Side |
NOTE: When viewing face of electrical plug with grounding pin at top, the larger left blade is connected to the identified wire.
C. Use a cable clamp strain relief |
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connector where power cord | Strain |
enters the disposer. | Relief |
To Wire Your Disposer Directly into
the House Current:
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GE recommends that a qualified electrician make this connection.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system; or an
DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
A.If you use BX cable:
1.Install the cable connector in the hole.
2.Connect white wire to white lead of disposer.
3.Connect black wire.
4.Connect bare ground wire.
If BX cable is not used, provide a separate ground wire to the nearest grounded connection, using the screw in the end bell for the ground wire.
Red Reset Button
Ground Screw
To House Current | Wire Nuts | |
Remove | ||
or Power Cord | ||
| Cover Plate |
Bottom of the Disposer (end bell)
B. If your power supply does not include a ground wire, you must provide one unless metal cable is used. Attach a copper wire securely to disposer ground screw and attach other end of wire to the nearest grounded connection. Use only UL approved ground clamp. If plastic pipe is used in your home, a qualified electrician should install a proper ground. Most houses have electrical outlets under the sink that are half- hot. This means one outlet is controlled by the wall switch, while the other is always hot. The
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