Viking Range FDWU324, Installation Manual

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7.1.2 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION
Water supply may be connected to the
dishwasher in one of two ways:
• With metal braided hose.
• With copper tubing.
CAUTION
• Hot water supply line: Use minimum 3/8”
O.D. copper tubing or metal braided
dishwasher supply line.
• Temperatures required for soldering and
sweating will damage the dishwasher’s
water inlet valve so if any such operation
is needed, keep the heat source min. 7
⅞ ”
(200mm) away from the dishwasher’s
water inlet valve.
• There should not be any sharp bends in
the water line that may re st rict the water
fl ow.
• Te fl on tape or pipe tread compound
mu st be used for sealing the connection.
Before connecting the copper water
supply line to the dishwasher,
fl ush it with
hot water to clear any foreign material.
NOTICE :
After connections are made turn on the
water supply to check for leaks.
7.1.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
WARNING
• Make sure the voltage and frequency
li st ed on the data plate correspond with
the household electrical supply. This data
mu
st correspond to prevent injury and
machine damage. Consult a quali fi ed
electrician if in doubt.
• Only connect the dishwasher to the main
electrical supply when all in st allation and
plumbing work is complete.
• Do not use any extension cord or
portable outlet device to connect the
dishwasher to a power supply.
• The power-supply receptacle for the
appliance shall be in st alled in a cabinet
or on a wall adjacent to the undercounter
space in which the appliance is to be
in
st alled.
• The access hole of the supply cord to the
in st allation compartment mu st be smooth
and rounded and it mu st be large enough
for the attachment plug to pass through.
The longe
st dimension of the opening
shall not be more than 1½” (38 mm).If the
partition is metal, it needs to be covered
with an edge protector.
• Care mu st be taken when the appliance
is in st alled or removed, to reduce the
likelihood of damage to the power-supply
cord.
7.1.4 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance mu st be grounded. In the
event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric
shock by providing a path of lea
st
resi st ance for electric current. This
appliance is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug mu
st be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is in st alled
and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. This appliance
mu
st be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring sy st em, or an equipment-
grounding conductor mu st be run with the
circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead on
the appliance.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a quali
fi ed
electrician or service representative if
you are in doubt whether the appliance is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance, if it will not
fi t
the outlet, have a proper outlet in st alled by
a quali fi ed electrician.