Where is my new dishwasher's plug ?


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Old 01-08-15, 11:14 PM
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Exclamation 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?
 
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Old 01-08-15, 11:19 PM
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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.
 
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Old 01-09-15, 12:53 AM
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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.

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Old 01-09-15, 05:01 AM
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Usually dishwashers don't come with a corded plug, but it's becoming more common. Most installs are hard wired.
 
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Old 01-09-15, 05:08 AM
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You also don't have the drain line, or maybe you have it an it's not attached yet.
It goes to the white barbed fitting and needs to be clamped on.
 
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Old 01-09-15, 06:21 AM
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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.

 
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Old 01-09-15, 07:30 AM
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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")
 
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Old 01-09-15, 10:32 AM
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Are we assuming that you do not have an electrical outlet for the dishwasher?
 
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Old 01-09-15, 10:46 AM
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Are we assuming that you do not have an electrical outlet for the dishwasher?
I thought we were assuming he did have a receptacle because the one being replaced has a cord set.
 
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Old 01-09-15, 11:09 AM
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Then why is Handyman suggesting to cut off the connector of old cord? I must be mis-reading something.
 
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Old 01-09-15, 11:25 AM
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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.
 
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Old 01-09-15, 11:50 AM
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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.
 
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Old 01-09-15, 12:01 PM
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OK, on second look I see what you mean. I thought you were referring to the male end of the power cord. My bad. On the other hand if this machine has that connector then he's good to go.
 
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Old 01-09-15, 07:12 PM
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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?
 
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Old 01-09-15, 07:22 PM
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You don't need the kit. You already have what you need. Just use the cord and connector from the old one.
 
 

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