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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Figure 28
Strain Relief Plate
Figure 27
Strain Relief
(not supplied)
Strain
Relief
Plate
Electrical Connection
Electrical Shock Hazard
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not work on an
energized circuit. Doing so could result in serious
injury or death. Only qualified electricians should
perform electrical work. Do not attempt any work
on the dishwasher electric supply circuit until you
are certain the circuit is de-energized.
Fire Hazard
WARNING
To avoid a fire hazard, make sure electrical work
is properly installed. Only qualified electricians
should perform electrical work.
Grounding Instructions
The dishwasher must be properly grounded before
operating. 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 connected to the equipment
grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. Make sure
that the dishwasher is connected to a suitable ground in
compliance with all local codes or, in the absence of a
local code, with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE in
the United States or the CANADIAN ELECTRIC CODE
C22.1-latest edition in Canada as well as any provincial/
state or municipal or local codes that apply.
1
Retrieve the strain relief plate, and install a strain relief
(not supplied) into the opening on the strain relief plate.
NOTE:
Orient the strain relief as shown in
Figure 27
.
2
Pass the electrical supply cable through the strain
relief, as shown in
Figure 28
. Leave 3 - 4 inches of
insulated wire extending through the strain relief plate.
3
Tighten the strain relief screws.
4
Slide the strain relief plate into the junction box, and
secure it to the junction box with the supplied screw.
