Hotpoint HDA1100NWH Installation Instructions - Page 13

Dishwasher Installation STEP 16: CONNECT POWER SUPPLY If a power cord with plug is already installed, proceed to Step 17. STEP 17: INSTALL JUNCTION BOX COVER If junction box cover is already installed, skip to Step 18. If the dishwasher came with a factory-installed power cord and you want to convert it to a permanent connection, refer to the instructions on page 16. WARNING If house wiring is not 2-wire with a ground wire, a ground must be provided by the installer. When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use U.L. listed anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors. • Secure house wiring to the back of the junction b#o28x2bFrreancchket with a strain relief. • Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black and green) with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher wires through the small hole in the junction box bracket. Use UL listed wire nuts of appropriate size to connect incoming ground to green, white to white and black to black. Note: Check that harness leads are threaded through small hole in bracket Junction Ground Box Bracket White Black 06F-1847E In this step you will need the junction box cover and the #10 hex head screw from the screw kit set aside in Step 1. • Install the junction box cover using the #10 hex head screw. Check to be sure that wires are not pinched under the cover. STEP 18: PRE-TEST CHECK LIST ■ Verify that power is turned off at the source. ■ Open the dishwasher door and remove all foam and cardboard packaging. ■ Read the Owner's Manual to familiarize yourself with the operation of the dishwasher. ■ Check to be sure that the wiring is secure under the dishwasher, and not pinched or in contact with door springs or other dishwasher components. ■ Check that the door spring does not contact the water line, fill hose, or adjacent cabinets. See Steps 13 and 14 ■ Pull lower rack about halfway out. Check to be sure it does not roll back into dishwasher or further out. If it does, re-level the dishwasher. See Step 12 ■ Check to be sure control panel does not touch adjacent cabinets. If it does, reposition the dishwasher. See Step 13 ■ Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink to verify that the water temperature is at least 120°F and not more than 150°F. Adjust water heater if necessary. ■ Add two quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to lubricate the pump seal. ■ Turn on water supply. ■ Check for water leaks. Tighten connections if necessary. See Step 14 ■ Remove the protective film if present from the control panel, access panel and door panel. 13