Installation instructions

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Electrical Connection
Avoid Electrical Shock Hazard!
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.
To avoid possible injury or property damage, care
should be exercised when the dishwasher is installed
or removed to reduce the likelihood of damage to the
power cord.
Avoid Fire Hazard!
Make sure electrical work is properly installed and
checked by qualified electricians.
Make sure there are no loose electrical connections.
Make sure all electrical connections are properly made.
Loose and improperly installed electrical
connections can result in overheating!
Carefully review terminal block installation instructions.
To avoid risk of fire, observe the following precautions:
DO NOT remove, bypass or alter the terminal block.
Wall Socket Connections:
Only use the provided power cord for wall socket
connections.
DO NOT attach an extension cord or any type of
modified cord or adapter with this appliance.
DO NOT cut or splice the power cord.
DO NOT alter the power cord in any way.
Permanent Wire Connections (in addition to the
warnings above):
Only use the junction box power cord, sold as
Accessory kit #SMZPCJB1UC.
Carefully review the terminal block installation
instructions.
DO NOT remove, alter or bypass the terminal block.
WARNING
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
The dishwasher must be properly grounded before operating.
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal per-
manent 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.
Do NOT use extensions cords.
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-lat-
est edition in Canada as well as any provincial/state or munici-
pal or local codes that apply.
Note: Installations requiring hard wiring and terminal
block - The accessory terminal block/junction box model,
SMZPCJB1UC, designed for permanent wire connection, is
not included but can be ordered through Customer Service
by calling 1-800-944-2904. Follow the instructions included
with the kit.
DISHWASHER ELECTRICAL RATING
Volts Hertz Amperes Watts
120 60 12 1,440
(max)
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
The customer has the responsibility of ensuring that the dish-
washer electrical installation is in compliance with all national
and local electrical codes and ordinances. The dishwasher is
designed for an electrical supply of 120V, 60 Hz, AC, connect-
ed to a dishwasher-dedicated, properly grounded electrical
circuit with a fuse or breaker rated for 15 amps. Electrical sup-
ply conductors shall be a minimum #14 AWG copper wire rat-
ed at 75°C (167°F) or higher.
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