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SAFETY

INFORMA

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

If you are not familiar with electrical power and procedures, call a qualified electrician.

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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

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or
2. Wire the disposer directly into the house current.

To Attach a Power Cord:

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:

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be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock in
the event of a malfunction or breakdown. Grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current.

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equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding

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properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.

WARNING

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.
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position or remove the fuse.
A. Connect the disposer to 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz AC

current only.

B. If a plug-in cord

is used, use
a three prong
plug. Ground
wire should be
attached to the
ground screw in
the bottom of the
disposer (end
bell).

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clamp strain relief
connector where
power cord enters
the disposer.

To Wire Your Disposer Directly into the House
Current:

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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
appliance.

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2. Connect white wire to white lead of disposer with

a wire nut. Connect black wire to black lead of
disposer with a wire nut. Connect bare ground

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be clamped and held by a strain relief.

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connection.

4. A dedicated acceptable motor switch, with the

off position marked, shall be provided for this

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shall be mounted in sight of the disposer or the
sink opening
for the
disposer.

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used, provide a
separate ground
wire to nearest
reliable ground,
using the screw in
the end bell for the
ground wire.
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

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ground clamp. If plastic pipe is used in your home,
a qualified electrician should install a proper ground.

CONNECTING ELECTRICITY (Cont)

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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to this blade and attach

that lead to white wire

on disposer

NOTE:

When viewing face of

electrical plug with grounding

pin at top, the larger left blade is