Where is my new dishwasher's plug ?
#1
Where is my new dishwasher's plug ?
Alright. So about that second-hand dishwasher I mentioned. I paid $100 for it, and I think I just wasted my money.
I was about to install it, then noticed- hey. It doesn't have a power plug. Here's my current dishwasher's power cord/set-up:
But now, here's the underside of the stainless steel dishwasher I just bought:
No plug. Nothing resembling... anything that can plug in. This is not what I expected. I'm not familiar wish dishwasher installations at all, and assumed that they were all plug-in types like my old one. I think I just bought a dishwasher that I can't even use.
Is this the case? Do I have any sort easy option for getting it to work with conventional outlet, or am I 'tard that just wasted his money?
I was about to install it, then noticed- hey. It doesn't have a power plug. Here's my current dishwasher's power cord/set-up:
But now, here's the underside of the stainless steel dishwasher I just bought:
No plug. Nothing resembling... anything that can plug in. This is not what I expected. I'm not familiar wish dishwasher installations at all, and assumed that they were all plug-in types like my old one. I think I just bought a dishwasher that I can't even use.
Is this the case? Do I have any sort easy option for getting it to work with conventional outlet, or am I 'tard that just wasted his money?
#2
Dishwashers usually don't come with a cord. It is an after market add-on. Just use the cord that is on your old one. There should be a junction box wherethe cord is connected.
#3
Is this the Samsung ? This is the same unit you are going to put a pump in ?!?!?
I placed an arrow pointing at the power junction box. There is a BX connector already in place and can be removed for your power cord.
I placed an arrow pointing at the power junction box. There is a BX connector already in place and can be removed for your power cord.
#6
Nah, I didn't end up buying that one. This is a completely different one that (appears) to be in working condition, and without any pump issues. It's a GE PDW9000 Series.
Thanks very much for pointing out the junction box! So, is my next step to open up the junction box? And can I use my old dishwasher's power cord (pictured below) or do I need to buy a new one, like this one?
Sorry for how... newb-ish my questions are. I'm just brand new to the world of appliances. I just don't know what I should be doing now that we've located the junction box.
Thanks very much for pointing out the junction box! So, is my next step to open up the junction box? And can I use my old dishwasher's power cord (pictured below) or do I need to buy a new one, like this one?
Sorry for how... newb-ish my questions are. I'm just brand new to the world of appliances. I just don't know what I should be doing now that we've located the junction box.
#7
You need to purchase a 3/8" NM Strain Relief Clamp, available at any hardware store.
Remove wiring cover, you will need a nut driver for the screw holding it closed.
Wire Black to Black, White to White.
The ground wire will either be connected to dishwasher ground screw, located inside the box, or there will be a green ground wire.
(you will first cut off connector of old cord and strip the wires about 1/2")
#9
Are we assuming that you do not have an electrical outlet for the dishwasher?
#11
Sorry, maybe I didn't explain that well. Look at post #6, the old cord has a white connector that attaches to dishwasher wiring harness. Actually this type of set up is rare.
The connector needs to go.
The connector needs to go.
#12
Melon Cat,
If you want to use old cord, you will cut off old connector that will not be used. See yellow line. Cut these wires and strip the insulation back ~ 1/2".
Insert the cord into back of new DW wiring box (with strain relief) and wire accordingly.
It is very important DW be grounded properly.
#14
Thanks for commenting on this matter, guys
I found the dishwasher's manual online. Page 6 has this diagram:
So if I understand corrected, I just need to buy this Powercord kit. Open the junction box. Then twist the wires + wire nuts together. Is that right?
If so, what's the best way of getting this done without causing any disasters?
I found the dishwasher's manual online. Page 6 has this diagram:
So if I understand corrected, I just need to buy this Powercord kit. Open the junction box. Then twist the wires + wire nuts together. Is that right?
If so, what's the best way of getting this done without causing any disasters?