“can it be hard wired in my present DW is hardwired no plug in under sink”
Answer This Question
1-2 of 2 Answers
No hardwire with this unit. Our previous DW was hardwired, installed by me. For the new Bosch DW, an accessible, water resistant junction box was required. As we didn't have one, we had to purchase it on the spot. It cost an extra $50, on top of the prepaid $160 install fee. Our installer offered two choices of JB's - with or without a receptacle face. The Bosch install kit had two cables, one with a standard USA plug, & one with a "special" three pronged terminal. We chose the "special" terminal option, & the JB without an outlet. The installer secured the new JB to the back wall under the sink. With the cover removed from the JB, the "special plug" line from the Bosch DW was routed & inserted inside the new JB (easy plug in). The existing 14/3, 15 amp electric cable (from our circuit breaker) was also routed under the sink, drip-looped (for spare length, allowing for water drops to be shed), & connected with screw terminals inside the new JB. With the JB cover replaced over the new connections, it made a strait forward, clean job. Everything worked !
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, simply remove the plug from the junction box and connect with a length if wire (14-2 loomex) to allow you to slide the D/W in and out. Make sure that the power is turned off at the breaker.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.