3. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR GARBAGE DISPOSALS EQUIPPED WITH A GROUNDED PLUG-IN CORD
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides
a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
4. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL POWER AND PROCEDURES,
CALL A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
DANGER:
IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN
RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IF YOU
ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE APPLIANCE IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT
MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE IF IT WILL NOT FIT THE OUTLET,
HAVE A PROPER OUTLET INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
1.
Connect garbage disposal to 110 volt, 50/60 Hx AC current only.
2.
If plug-in cord is used, use a three prong plug (see photo L). Ground wire should be attached to
the ground screw in the bottom of the end bell (see photo M).
3.
Use a cable clamp strain relief connector were power cord enters the garbage disposal (see
photo N).
L
M
N
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