KitchenAid KUDS40CVBL Installation Guide - Page 18
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3. Close and latch the door, and place level against the front panel. Check that dishwasher is plumb. If needed, adjust leveling leg or add shims under rear wheel until dishwasher is plumb. 3. Connect the wires as follows using twist-on connectors sized to connect direct wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wire: Power supply wire: white black ground wire Terminal box wire: white black ground connector WARNING 4. Repeat for other side of dishwasher. NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to prevent their movement when the dishwasher is operated. 5. Place level against top front opening of tub. Check that dishwasher is level from side to side. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is level. Make Electrical Connection Check "Electrical requirements" section. You need to: • have the correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. If you are: • direct wiring, use Option 1 • using a power supply cord, use Option 2 Option 1: Direct wire method 1. Route direct wire so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. 2. Pull direct wire through hole in terminal box. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 4. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector and under the washer. 5. Securely tighten ground connector. ground wire washer ground connector ground wire 6. Tighten clamp connector or conduit connector screws. screws Helpful Tip: • Select the proper size twist-on connectors to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. • Insert wire ends into twist-on connector. Do not pre-twist bare wire. • Twist connector. • Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured. 18 7. Reinstall terminal box cover with wires inside terminal box. The cover must be outside the box on the left side. ADVERTENCIA AVERTISSEMENT 8. Make sure no wires are pinched by cover.