Bosch SGE63E06UC Installation Instructions - Page 7

Electrical Preparation ELECTRICAL PREPARATION WARNING Avoid Electrical Shock Hazard Do not work on an energized circuit. Doing so could result in serious injury or death. Only qualiied 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. Electrical Connection The dishwasher electrical supply junction box and dedicated receptacle must be mounted in an accessible cabinet adjacent to the dishwasher (do not mount the junction box or receptacle behind the dishwasher). You will need a 41/4" x 2" (108 x 51mm) opening throught the cabinet in order to pass the junction box through (see Figure 4). If the opening is made through wood, sand it smooth. If the opening is made through metal, use the included protective grommet or other approved method to protect wiring from damage. WARNING Avoid Fire Hazard Make sure electrical work is properly installed. Only qualiied electricians should perform electrical work. Electrical Supply The customer has the responsibility of ensuring that the dishwasher 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, connected to a dishwasher-dedicated, properly grounded electrical circuit with a fuse or breaker rated for 15 amps. Electrical supply conductors shall be a minimum #14 AWG copper wire rated at 75°C (167°F) or higher. WARNING Avoid Fire Hazard Make sure there are no loose electrical connections. Make sure all electrical connections are properly made. The electrical supply can be connected in two ways: Dedicated Receptacle or Field Wiring Dishwasher Electrical Supply Junction Box Figure 4 Figure 5 Electric cord with junction box and three prong plug are included with dishwasher Grounding Instructions The dishwasher must be properly grounded before operating. 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 equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. 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-latest edition in Canada as well as any provincial/state or municipal or local codes that apply. CLICK Dishwasher Electrical Rating Volts Hertz Amperes Watts 120 60 1125 1,43050 (max) Method A - Three prong plug and receptacle Use the included three-prong plug and junction box to connect to a dedicated household receptacle. Make sure the household receptacle meets the electrical supply requirements as well as national and local codes. 7