KitchenAid 8564554 Connect to water supply, Do not use an extension cord, Helpful Tip

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Electrical Shock Hazard

Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box.WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrically ground dishwasher.

Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

4.Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector and under the washer.

5.Securely tighten ground connector. Do not untie knot in the wires.

ground wire washer

ground connector

ground wire

6.Tighten clamp connector or conduit connector screws.

screws

7.Reinstall terminal box cover with wires inside terminal box.

The cover must be outside the box on the left side.

8.Make sure no wires are pinched by cover.

Option 2: Power supply cord method

Do not use an extension cord.WARNING

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.

1.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2.Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub.

Connect to water supply

Helpful Tip:

Compression fittings:

a. Slide nut onto copper tubing about 1" (2.5 cm).

b. Slide ferrule onto the tubing. Do not position ferrule on the end of the tubing.

c. Put the tubing into the elbow as far as it will go.

d. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads. Be gentle when handling and positioning the copper tubing, it bends and kinks easily.

nut

ferrule

elbow

1.To prevent vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor.

2.With copper tubing pushed into compression fitting as far as it will go, use a wrench and tighten compression fitting nut to elbow on water inlet valve.

3.Place paper towel under elbow. Turn on water supply and check for leaks.

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KitchenAid 8564554 Connect to water supply, Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher, Helpful Tip