Installation Sheet

CONNECT DISPOSER TO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
Connect Disposer to Electrical Supply/Ground Disposer
Follow these instructions to direct wire the disposer. (If adding a cord and plug,
follow the directions included with the cord and plug).
1. Remove electrical cover plate from bottom of disposer and pull out black
(may have colored stripe) and white wires (see Figure 9-1). DO NOT
REMOVE CARDBOARD INSULATION SHIELD.
2. Run electrical cable through access hole (A) on bottom of disposer (with
3. Strip wires back approximately 1/2 inch. Connect white (neutral)
electrical wire to white disposer wire, and black (hot) electrical wire to black
disposer wire (may have colored stripe) with wire nuts (see Figure 9-1).
Insulate wire connections with electrical tape, and push connections into
disposer housing without displacing cardboard insulation shield. Do not rein-
stall electrical plate until disposer is properly grounded.
Once the circuit you are using is grounded at the service panel, attach the
ground wire to the green ground screw (B) in the electrical cover plate opening
and secure the electrical plate (C) (see Figure 9-1).
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There are two ways to connect electrical power to your disposer:
1.) Direct wire
2.) Plug in cord
Disposer Circuit Requirements
Ensure the following electrical requirements are met before connecting disposer to switch (see Figure 9-1 for typical direct wired electri-
cal circuit diagram):
s Remove fuse (or open the circuit breaker) before connecting disposer to circuit.
s If junction box is used, connect the junction box to the switch on a separate 15 or 20 Amp, 115 Volt circuit with the appropriate cable.
(Use 14 gauge wire with 15 Amp circuit, and 12 gauge wire with 20 Amp circuit).
s If you install a double receptacle to handle other small kitchen appliances, include a wall switch in disposer receptacle circuit and
wire other receptacle directly to power source.
s This disposer requires a switch with a marked "Off" position (wired to disconnect all ungrounded supply conductors) installed within
sight of the disposer sink opening (1 HP minimum rating).
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Grounding Instructions for Direct Wired Units
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 appliance.
Grounding Instructions for Cord Connected Units
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
s Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
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cian or serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the
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cian.
s This disposer must be properly grounded.
s Do not attach ground wire to gas supply pipe.
Electric Shock
s D
isconnect power before installing or servic-
ing disposer.
s If three-prong, grounded plug is used, plug
must be inserted into three-hole, grounded
receptacle.
s
All wiring must comply with local electrical
codes.
s Do not reconnect electrical current at main
service panel until proper grounds are
installed.