10_installing the dishwasherSTEP 4CHECK THE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND CAUTIONSThe electrical requirements for the dishwasher are as follows:•In the United States, install in accordance with the National Electric Code/State and Municipal codesand/or local codes.•In Canada, install in accordance with the Canadian Electric Code C22.1-latest edition/Provincial andMunicipal codes and/or local codes.•For cable direct connections.-Use fl exible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper wire with a grounding wire that meets thewiring requirements for your local codes and ordinances.-Use the strain relief method provided with the wiring junction box or install a U.L.-listed/CSA-certifi edclamp connector to the wiring junction box. If using conduit, use a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified conduitconnector.•For power cord connections-The power supply cord must plug into a mating three prong, grounded outlet, located in the cabinetnext to the dishwasher opening. The outlet must meet your local codes and ordinances. Use a U.L.-listed/CSA-certifi ed power cord kit.-The dishwasher must be connected to an electrical supply that provides the voltage andamperage marked on the rating plate of the unit: 15 amps, 120 volts, 60Hz AC.-Ensure that the circuit breaker connected to the dishwasher is off.-The power cable must not extend more than 4 ft (1.2 m) from the side of the dishwasher.-Check with a qualifi ed electrician or serviceman if you are unsure whether the dishwasher isproperly connected.-Do not connect another appliance to the same power outlet as the dishwasher.-Before connecting the power cable to the dishwasher, ensure that there are no electricalhazards (which may result in fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury).-The power cable must pass through the channel on the bottom of the dishwasher as shownin Figure 3.installing the dishwasherHot WaterSupply LineDishwasher bottomPower cable5¹⁄3~7¹⁄3in.(140~ 190mm)DMR77LH_DMR57LH-00027A_EN_v1.inddSec3:10DMR77LH_DMR57LH-00027A_EN_v1.inddSec3:102011-04-05 2:17:062011-04-05 2:17:06