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are dishwasher power cords interchangeable

by Ms. Hattie Dickens Sr. Published 4 years ago Updated 3 years ago

No, the cord is not interchangeable. The cord requirements are 110V 3-pin plug outlet
plug outlet
A plug is the movable connector attached to an electrically operated device, and the socket is fixed on equipment or a building structure and connected to an energised electrical circuit. The plug is a male connector, often with protruding pins that match the openings and female contacts in a socket.
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/receptacle. This cord can not be used with any other dishwasher brand.
Dec 11, 2016

Full Answer

Do all dishwashers use the same power cord?

Most heavy-duty household appliances, such as geysers and dishwashers, use 15-amps three-prong cord. The center prong is the ground plug which prevents electric shock by a device that has short-circuited or loose wire inside it. The cord you buy for your dishwasher must have three prongs.

Can you reuse dishwasher power cord?

Sometimes dishwashers are plug-and-cord connected rather than “hard wired” as shown in our photos. If so, disconnect the cord and reuse it on the new dishwasher. If it's in bad condition, buy a new one from an appliance dealer. Usually, the water supply line is flexible copper or braided stainless steel.

Can you replace the cord on a dishwasher?

1:564:44Dishwasher Power Cord Repair - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt will feed the new cord. And the part that goes into the junction box through the connector. AndMoreIt will feed the new cord. And the part that goes into the junction box through the connector. And then lock the cord in place. Okay that's nice and secure.

Are power cables interchangeable?

In general, PSU cables are not interchangeable. You can only do that if the PSU cables belong to the same model, but it's always best not to take that risk. The voltage on the cable pin-ins and pin-outs can be different from your PSU, which might damage your computer.

What is code for wiring a dishwasher?

Dishwasher Circuit When installing a dishwasher, the circuit should be a dedicated 120/125-volt, 15-amp circuit. This 15-amp circuit is fed with a 14/2 NM wire with a ground. You may also elect to feed the dishwasher with a 20-amp circuit using 12/2 NM wire with a ground.

Which wire is hot on a dishwasher cord?

The dishwasher's hot (black) and neutral (white) wires are the ones going into each wire nut from the left side. The power cord he used has two white wires, though, one of which is wider than the other.

How do I know what power supply I need for my dishwasher?

0:484:03Dishwasher Electrical Hookup - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt's usually over in the right-hand corner here. So once you find that little door. And just be aMoreIt's usually over in the right-hand corner here. So once you find that little door. And just be a screw holding it on there.

What type of plug does a dishwasher use?

This third prong is used in most large appliances and is electrical ground, protecting your appliance if your electricity shorts out. Dishwasher – A large range of dishwashers use the standard current of 110 volts.

How do you replace a dishwasher plug?

0:195:04Whirlpool Dishwasher Power Cord Replacement #4317824 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipTo make replacing the power cord on your dishwasher. Easier we recommend on installing theMoreTo make replacing the power cord on your dishwasher. Easier we recommend on installing the dishwasher from the cabinet. To do this first unplug the old power cord from the cabinet outlet.

Are all power supply cords the same?

Various manufacturers may wire their PSU cables differently from one another. This can make it risky to use PSU cables that come from manufacturers other than the one that built your power supply unit. At best, the cable itself simply won't work to power your PSU.

Are power supply cables universal?

No. There is no universal standard for modular PSU cables. This is a public service announcement (PSA) – Never mix modular or semi-modular PSU cables between power supplies. Mixing Modular PSU Cables Can Kill Hard Drives or connected SSDs.

Do all power supplies have the same cord?

The input power cords are pretty standard. If you had a really high wattage power supply you might want a heavier gauge wire, but otherwise the power supply has a standard power input.

Installing dishwasher, question about power cord

My 4-year old dishwasher recently flooded my kitchen and didn't really work well before that so we just threw it out and purchased a new Whirlpool Gold dishwasher.

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Check with someone who knows local codes. Where I live no installer will connect DW to hard wire. All require outlet in place.

How many connections does a dishwasher need?

Installing a dishwasher requires three separate connections. The first is the hot water, which usually comes via an outlet on the shutoff valve for the kitchen sink faucet. The second connection is the drain, which empties into a special fitting on the sink drain tailpiece.

What voltage does a dishwasher run on?

A dishwasher runs on 120-volt power, and the terminals for the electrical connections are behind it, near the floor. You may see a brass screw -- designed for the hot wire -- and a silver one for the neutral wire. Or you may see a black hot wire and a white neutral one. The ground connection is usually a green grounding screw.

Can a dishwasher be hard wired?

A hard-wired connection, on the other hand, avoids the need for an extra receptacle under the sink, where there may not be room for one.

Can you pull a dishwasher out of the alcove?

When the dishwasher is hard-wired, the circuit wires are available in the alcove into which the dishwasher fits; once you connect them, you can't pull the appliance out any farther than the wires allow.

Can you plug a pigtail into a dishwasher?

When you install a pigtail on your dishwasher, you must plug it into a three-prong receptacle. The electrical code does not require the receptacle to be a ground fault circuit interrupting outlet, but it never hurts to install an extra outlet of this type in the kitchen. The receptacle cannot be directly behind the dishwasher; instead, ...

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