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WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECT E LECTRICITY (cont.)
If you are not familiar with electrical
power and procedures,
call a quafified
electrician.
The power
cord
and/or
connections
must
comply
with tile National
Electrical
Code,
Section
422
and/or
local
codes
and ordinances.
For Models Not Equipped with a Cord:
Ifyour
disposer
does not come equipped
with a cord,
you can connect
it in two ways:
1. Attach a power cord, IIlinilIltlIIl 18" ill length and
not to exceed 36" in length.
(;E Kit #PM3X115
provides the parts needed
to make this connection.
or
2. Wire tile disposer
directl_
into tile house
current.
GErecommends that a qualified electrician make
this connection.
ToAttach a Power Cord:
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: T his appliance must be
grounded.
In tile event of malflmcfion
or breakdown,
grounding
provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce tile risk of electric shock.
Tile power cord (to be insmUed) must have an
equipment-grounding
conductor
and a grounding
plug. Tile plug must be plugged into an appropriam
outlet that is properly instaUed and grounded
in
accordance
with aU local codes and ordinances.
In the absence of local codes and/or
ordinances,
tile outlet must comply with NEC requirements.
DANGER:
Improperconnection of the equipment-
groundingconductorcanresult in a risk of electricshock.
Checkwith a qualifiedelectricianor serviceman if youare
in doubtas to whether theapplianceis properlygrounded.
NOTE:Disconnect e lectricpower to disposercircuitbefore
installation.Turnthe circuitbreakerto the OFFposition or
removethe 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 tile
ground
screw in the bottom
of the disposer
(end
bell).
Tracelead connectedto this
bladeandattachthat lead
Ribbed
to white wire on disposer.
Side
1_
Wh_""en
viewing faceof electrical p lug
withgrounding pinat top,the largerleft blade
is connected t othe identified wire.
C. Use a cable clamp strain relief
connector where power cord
enters the disposer.
To Wire YourDisposerDirectlyinto
theHouseCurrent:
GErecommendsthat a qualified
electrician make this connection.
Nut
Strain
Relief
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance
must
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 eqtdpment-grounding
terminal
or lead on
the appliance.
DANGER:
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.
A. If you use BX cable:
1. Install
the cable connector
in the hole.
2. Connect
white wire to white lead of disposer.
3. Connect
black wire.
4. Connect
bare ground
wire.
If BX cable is not used, provide
a separate
ground
wire to the nearest
grounded
connection,
using
the
screw in the end bell for the ground
wire.
RedResetButton
Ground Screw
Bo
Wire Nuts
ToHouseCurrent
or PowerCord
_----_"_
Remove
CoverPlate
Bottomof the Disposer(endbell)
If your power suppb, does not include a ground wire,
you
umst provide
one
unless
metal
cable is used.
Attach a copper wire securely to disposer ground
screw and attach other end of wire to the nearest
gxounded connection. Use only UL approved ground
clmnp. If plastic pipe is used in your h ore e, a qualified
electrician should install a proper ground. Most houses
have electrical oudets under the sink that are half-
hot. This means one oudet is conuolled
by the wall
switch, while tile other is always hot. Tile batch-feed
or "TC" model connects to the hot side, while the
continuous feed model connects m the switch side.
READ AND FOLLOW THISSAFETY INFORMATION C AREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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