If you are not familiar with electrical power and procedures call a qualified electrician. |
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For Waste Disposers EQUIPPED with a GROUNDED PLUG-IN POWER CORD. |
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: 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. |
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DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. If you are installing a grounded power cord, see your power cord kit for instructions. |
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For Waste Disposers NOT EQUIPPED with a GROUNDED PLUG-IN POWER CORD. |
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. The power cord (to be installed) must have 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. |
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DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. |
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NOTE: Disconnect electric power to disposer circuit before installation. Turn the circuit breaker to the OFF position or remove the fuse. |
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Connect disposer to 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz AC current only. |

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If plug-in cord is used, use a three prong plug (see 4A). Ground wire should be attached to the ground screw in the bottom of the end bell (see 4C). |

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Use a cable clamp strain relief connector where power cord enters the disposer (see 4B). |

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For Waste Disposers NOT EQUIPPED with a GROUNDED PLUG-IN POWER CORD. |
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If you are wiring your disposer directly into the house current: |
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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. |
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If you use BX cable: |
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Install cable connector in hole.
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Connect white wire to white lead of disposer.
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Connect black.
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Connect bare ground.
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If BX cable is not used, provide a separate ground wire to nearest cold water metal pipe or other suitable ground, using screw in bottom end bell for the ground wire (see 4C). |
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If your power supply does not include a ground wire, you must provide one unless metal cable is used. Attach a copper wire securely to disposer ground screw and attach other end of wire to a metal cold water pipe. Use only UL approved ground clamp. If plastic pipe is used in your home, a qualified electrician should install a proper ground. |
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