Dacor PD - Manual (Page 9)

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Installation Specifications
WARNING
Do not install the dishwasher unless the electrical •
service provided meets the dishwasher specifications
(see page 5).
A qualified technician must complete the installation
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of this built-in appliance. The owner is responsible
to make sure the dishwasher is properly installed.
Improper connection of the electrical wiring may
create an electric shock or fire hazard and may result
in damage to the dishwasher’s electrical system.
To avoid an electrical shock hazard, turn off power
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to the electrical outlet or junction box at the circuit
breaker panel or fuse box before proceeding. Do not
turn on the power or water supply until instructed to
do so on the following pages.
Do not allow any material, including the hoses or
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electrical wiring to be directly behind the dishwasher
while pushing it into the cut-out opening. Carefully
pull the slack out of both hoses and the wiring from
outside the cut-out during push back to prevent
pinching. An electric shock hazard or water damage
may result from pinched wires or hoses. Damage due
to improper installation is not covered under warranty.
Toe kick
assembly
Retaining screw,
2 places
Door
Junction Box Location
Screw
Junction Box Wiring
Ground
connection
Strain
relief
Base
Wire
nuts
Electrical Connection
Make sure power to the electrical receptacle or junction 1.
box is off.
Before connecting the wiring and the plumbing, push
2.
the dishwasher into position with the back of the unit
about six (6) inches in front of the cut-out.
Remove the two (2) screws that hold the toe kick
3.
assembly in place and remove it. NOtE: Do not
reinstall the toe kick until the dishwasher is completely
installed and tested.
Remove the dishwasher junction box cover screw. The 4.
junction box is mounted to the dishwasher chassis
below the door.
Remove the junction box cover. 5.
Install a 3/4” UL/CSA approved strain relief on the base 6.
of the dishwasher junction box.
Strip the three (3) wires on the end of the electric cord 7.
or one end of the wire that will connect to the house
wiring.
Feed the end of the wire or cord through the
8.
dishwasher chassis into the junction box base through
the strain relief.
Loosen the grounding screw on the base and connect
9.
the green wire. Tighten it into place.
Connect the power cord (or house wiring) black
10.
and white wires to the black and white wires inside
the junction box. Match the colors. Use wire nuts to
connect them.
Tighten the strain relief. Pull gently on the wiring from
11.
the back to make sure it is secure.
Replace the junction box cover and screw.
12.