Whirlpool 4317824 Installation

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for 4317824 Cord Kit

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before

operating.

Failure to do so can result in death
or electrical shock.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.

Electrical requirements

If codes permit and a separate grounding wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the
grounding path is adequate.

A 120-volt, 60-Hz. AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere, fused electrical
supply is required. Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this dishwasher be provided.

Grounding instructions

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for
electric current. 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 installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.

WA R NING: Improper
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if
you are in doubt 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.

connection of the equipment-

NOTE: Before mounting the cord to the dishwasher, check
the electrical requirements and outlet location.

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Kit Contains:

1 Power Cord 5-1/2’
3 Wire Connectors
1 Protective Grommet
1 Metal Strain Relief

(clamp type connector)

Tools Required:

1 Phillips Screwdriver
1 Pliers
1 Flat Blade Screwdriver
1 Nut Driver or Hex Socket 1/4”

(continued)

Instruction Sheet 4317825 Rev. E 7/12

Outlet Location

1. The receptacle outlet should be within a reasonable
distance of the dishwasher in order for the cord to reach
without being strained. See dotted lines in figure 1.

IMPORTANT: Do not use an extension cord.

2. If necessary, cut a 1-1/2” (4cm) diameter hole in either
of the cabinet side walls to allow the new cord to pass
through. See figure 1.

1-1/2"
HOLE

FIGURE 1

3. If the cabinet side walls are wood, sand the edge of the
hole until smooth. If the side wall is metal, install the
protective grommet sup

plied in this kit.

"63"81

8"

STRAIN RELIEF

FIGURE 2

POWER SUPPLY

CORD

POWER CORD

STRAIN RELIEF

W

B

GREEN W/YELLOW

STRIPE

To mount the new assembly

1. Disconnect power or unplug dishwasher.

2. Remove access panel and terminal box cover.

3. Install metal strain relief in hole in the back of terminal
box. See figure 2.

4. Install the wires (opposite the plug end) of the cord into
the terminal box through the metal strain relief. Tighten
clamp or connector on power cord using phillips
screwdriver.

5. Connect the white and black wires of the power supply
cord to the white and black wires in the terminal
using wire connectors supply. See figure 3.

6. Ground wire connection:
6a. Units with grounding bolts.

Remove the grounding bolt and place the ring terminal
of the green ground wire on the power cord over the
bolt. Reattach and tighten the green bolt. See figure 3.

6b. Units without grounding bolts.

Locate the power cord green grounding wire and remove
the ring terminal. Remove ½” of the outer green wire
jacket to expose the inner wire. Mate this wire to the
remaining green wire from your dishwasher.
Use remaining wire nut to complete the connection
(see helpful tip for proper connection technique.)

7. Replace the terminal box cover.

8. Dishwasher should be plugged in or cord passed through
hole in the cabinet before access panel is reinstalled.

IMPORTANT: The strain relief MUST BE USED
prevent the power cord wires from being pulled out of
the terminal box accidentally.

9. Replace the access panel.

10. Reconnect power or plug in dishwasher.

box

to

TERMINAL BOX

COVER

APPLIANCE WIRING

HARNESS

GREEN GROUND

WIRE

WIRE

CONNECTOR

APPLIANCE WIRING HARNESS

W

B

GROUNDING

BOLT AND NUT

TERMINAL BOX

FIGURE 3

HELPFUL TIP:

Select the proper size twist-on
connec t ors to connect your
household wiring to 16-gauge
dishwasher wiring

Insert wire ends into twist-on
connector. Do not pre-twist bare
wire.

Twist connector.
Gently tug on wires to be sure both

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are secured.