HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Warning:If you are not familiar with electrical power and procedures,
call a qualified electrician. |
DANGER:
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. 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.
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For Models Equipped with a Grounded Cord:
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction
or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of
electric shock. 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 properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances. Most houses have electrical outlets
under the sink that are half-hot. This means one
outlet is controlled by the wall switch, while the
other is always hot. The batch-feed or “TC” model
connects to the hot side, while the continuous feed
model connects to the switch side. The power cord and/or connections must comply
with the National Electrical Code, Section 422
and/or local codes and ordinances. |
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| Helpful Hints |
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
not to exceed 36" in length. GE Kit #PM3X115
provides the parts needed to make this connection.
or
2. Wire the disposer directly into the house current.
GE recommends that a qualified electrician make this connection.
To Attach a Power Cord:
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
The power cord (to be installed) must have an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
In the absence of local codes and/or ordinances,
the outlet must comply with NEC requirements.
DANGER:
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:
Disconnect electric power to disposer circuit
before installation. Turn the circuit breaker to the OFF 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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C. Use a cable clamp strain relief
connector where power cord
enters the disposer.
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To Wire Your Disposer Directly into the House
Current:
GE recommends that a qualified electrician make this connection.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must 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.
DANGER:
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.
A. If you use BX cable:
- 1. Install the cable connector in the hole.
- 2. Connect white wire to white lead of disposer.
- 3. Connect black wire.
- 4. Connect bare ground wire. If BX cable is not used, provide a separate
ground wire to the nearest grounded connection, using the screw
in 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 wire to the nearest grounded connection.
Use only UL approved ground clamp. If plastic pipe is used in your
home, a qualified electrician should install a proper ground. Most houses
have
electrical outlets under the sink that are halfhot. This means one
outlet is controlled by the wall switch, while the other is always hot.
The
batch-feed or “TC” model connects to the hot side, while
the continuous feed model connects to the switch side.
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| Installation Instructions |
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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IMPORTANT – Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
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IMPORTANT – Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
- Keep these instructions
for future reference.
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Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
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Completion time – 1 hour
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Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
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Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
PREPARATION
- 1. Disconnect electrical power supply to disposer.
- 2. Remove old disposer or sink flange assembly.
- 3. Inspect drain line. If it is heavily coated with hardened
grease and accumulations, rout out with a plumber’s
snake.
- 4. Remove old sealing materials and gasketing from sink
opening, both top and bottom.
NOTE: Top and bottom of sink surfaces must be free
of any materials to prevent leaks. |
WHAT YOU WILL NEED

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
- Steel punch or wooden dowel
- Petroleum jelly or liquid soap
- Hose clamp
- Dishwasher drain connector
- Adjustable pipe wrench
- Plumber’s putty (for cast sinks)
- Stepped rubber drain adapter
- Wire nuts
- Cable connector
- Flexible drain pipe
- Power cord kit (Part Number PM3X215GDS)
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| COMPONENTS AND INSTALLATION |

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NOTE: Pay close attention to the order of the sink
flange parts, as they have been correctly assembled
by the factory.
- A. Disassemble the sink flange assembly from the
disposer by turning the mount ring to the left
(clockwise) and removing it.
- B. Raise the mount ring toward the top of the sink
flange. Remove the cushion mount and the mount
ring. You may want to practice installing the
cushion mount at this point before you are under
the sink.
- C. Unscrew the support ring from the sink flange and
remove the fiber gasket. You are now left with the
sink flange and the rubber gasket.
- D. The rubber gasket is used instead of plumbers
putty with stainless steel sinks.
- E. If no putty is used, insert the sink flange through
the rubber gasket into the sink opening. Do not
turn the flange once it is seated.
- F. If you use putty instead of the gasket, form a ring
around the underside of the sink flange. Insert the
flange into the sink opening, press down hard to
squeeze out excess putty. From under the sink,
trim off excess putty flush with the bottom edge
of the sink opening. Use putty sparingly on cast
iron sinks.
G.From underneath the sink,
slip the fiber gasket onto the
exposed sink flange. With
arrows pointing up, screw the
support ring onto the sink
flange and hand tighten until
the sink flange will not move. At
this point you may want to insert the stopper
in the sink and fill with water to check the sink
flange seal and insure there are no leaks.
H.
Place the mount ring over
the sink flange and hold in
place while installing the
cushion mount (large side
down). Make sure the
groove on the inside of the
cushion mount fits over the
lip on the sink flange,
similar to putting the lid
on a plastic container.
Run your fingers
around the entire
cushion mount with
slight pressure. Do not press too hard. When
the cushion mount is properly seated, the mount ring
can be pulled downward over the cushion mount
and will be free to turn.
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DISHWASHER CONNECTION (IF REQUIRED)
If you are connecting to a dishwasher, complete the
following step. If a dishwasher is not to be connected,
go on to “Attaching the Discharge Elbow” section. |
- 1 KNOCK OUT PLUG
Using a blunt instrument (steel punch or wooden
dowel), knock out entire plug. Do not use a
screwdriver or sharp instrument. When knockout
plug falls into disposer, you may remove it or
simply grind it up when the disposer is used. This
will not damage the disposer in any way, but may
take some time to grind, over the course of several
uses.
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- 2 CONNECT HOSE
Connect the dishwasher hose using a hose
clamp.
If the hose size is different, you will need a
stepped rubber adapter.
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| ATTACHING THE DISCHARGE ELBOW
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CONNECT DISCHARGE ELBOW
Connect the discharge elbow to the disposer.* Make
sure all plumbing connections are tight. 
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*Some installations may require the use of a flexible drain
pipe. |
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| CONNECTING DISPOSER TO SINK FLANGE |
1
ATTACH TO SINK FLANGE Line up the disposer
under the sink flange.
Guide the hopper
projections into the
mount ring slots. Turn
the mount ring about
1/4" to the right so
that the disposer is
temporarily supported.
- 2 LINE UP WITH OUTLET PIPE Turn the mount ring and the disposer until
the disposer discharge elbow lines up with the outlet
pipe.

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- 3 LOCK MOUNT RING Turn the mount ring slowly to the right until it
locks up tight. Hopper projections must be to the
extreme left of the mounting slots. If the mount
ring is hard to turn, you may add a small amount
of petroleum jelly or liquid soap to the hopper
projection. Run water and check for leaks.
- 4 CHECK FOR LEAKS Check the unit for leaks 24 hours after installation
and first operation.
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GE
Warranty information:
All warranty service provided by GE Factory Service Centers, or
an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit GEAppliances.com, or call
800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.