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.

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.

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).
  
  


• C. Use a cable clamp strain relief connector where power cord enters the disposer.
  

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.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
• IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time – 1 hour
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• 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)

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.
  

• 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.
  

• 2 CONNECT HOSE
  Connect the dishwasher hose using a hose clamp. If the hose size is different, you will need a stepped rubber adapter.
  

• 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.
  

• 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.