Thermador DWHD660WFP Installation Instructions - Page 9

Electrical Connection ! 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. 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. DISHWASHER ELECTRICAL RATING Volts Hertz 120 60 Amperes 12 Watts 1,440 (max) Loose and improperly installed electrical connections can result in overheating! Carefully review terminal block installation instructions. To avoid risk of fire, observe the following precautions: DO NOT remove, bypass or alter the terminal block. 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. 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 extensions cords. 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. 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. 9