IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
If you are not familiar with electrical power and procedures, call a qualified electrician.
codes and ordinances.
For Models Not Equipped with a Cord:
If your disposer does not come equipped with a cord,
you can connect it in two ways:
1. Attach a power cord, minimum 18" in length and
or
2. Wire the disposer directly into the house current.
To Attach a Power Cord:
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock in
the event of a malfunction or breakdown. Grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current.
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
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.
NOTE:
position or remove the fuse.
A. Connect the disposer to 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz AC
current only.
B. If a plug-in cord
is used, use
a three prong
plug. Ground
wire should be
attached to the
ground screw in
the bottom of the
disposer (end
bell).
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CONNECTING ELECTRICITY (Cont)
to this blade and attach
that lead to white wire
on disposer
NOTE: When viewing face of
electrical plug with grounding
pin at top, the larger left blade is
connected to the identified wire.
clamp strain relief
connector where
power cord enters
the disposer.
To Wire Your Disposer Directly into the House
Current:
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
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.
2. Connect white wire to white lead of disposer with
a wire nut. Connect black wire to black lead of
disposer with a wire nut. Connect bare ground
be clamped and held by a strain relief.
connection.
4. A dedicated acceptable motor switch, with the
off position marked, shall be provided for this
shall be mounted in sight of the disposer or the
sink opening
for the
disposer.
used, provide a
separate ground
wire to nearest
reliable ground,
Ribbed
using the screw in
Side
the end bell for the
ground wire.
B. 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
ground clamp. If plastic pipe is used in your home,
a qualified electrician should install a proper ground.
Heyco Box
Connectors
Red
Reset
Button
Ground Screw
Wire Nuts
Current
Cord
Remove
Bottom Cap
Strain
Relief
Nut
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