Bosch SGX78B55UC Installation Instructions - Page 8

Electrical Preparation WARNING 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! To avoid risk of fire, observe the following precautions: 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. 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 or 20 amps. Dishwasher Electrical Rating Volts Hertz Amperes Watts 120 60 12 1,440 (max) 8 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. Do NOT use an extension cord. 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 C22.1latest edition in Canada as well as any provincial/state or municipal 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. Alternate cable routing 2" (5 cm) Leg Adjuster Figure 6 Adhesive backed cord clip • Place adhesive backed cord clip (provided in the installation kit) 2 inches from leg adjuster as shown in the figure above and route power cord through the clip. Note:The length of cord measured from the plastic back strap to the receptacle should be ≤ 47.25" (1,200 mm). • Plug the end of the supply cord into the back of the dishwasher. • The outlet for the power supply cord should be located in a cabinet or wall adjacent to the dishwasher cabinet. Do not plug dishwasher in until all the steps of installation are complete. Note: Only use the included power cord. If cord is missing order kit SMZPC002UC through Customer Service.