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    Apr 8, 2009, 05:30 PM
    Installing a new dishwasher
    My contractor installed all new plasterboards and new electric sockets. He installed one behind the stove for the electric starter but the dishwasher is going to be located to the right of the stove. All the plumbing was done and ready. Do I have to have the electric socket right behind the dishwasher or will I be able to use the socket located to the left of it behind the stove. Please help.
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    Apr 8, 2009, 05:31 PM
    What did he say?
    How was it wired?
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    Apr 8, 2009, 05:35 PM
    He is gone for the day. We just picked up the dishwasher and the contractor had a plumber here last week to put in the plumbing but no one mentioned anything about the electric being directly behind the dishwasher. Can we hook up the dishwasher if the electric is not directly behind the dishwasher. It is 1 1/2 ft to the left of the dishwasher.
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    Apr 8, 2009, 05:41 PM
    Installing new dishwasher
    He is gone for the day. We just picked up the dishwasher and the contractor had a plumber here last week to put in the plumbing but no one mentioned anything about the electric being directly behind the dishwasher. Can we hook up the dishwasher if the electric is not directly behind the dishwasher. It is 1 1/2 ft to the left of the dishwasher.
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    Apr 8, 2009, 05:57 PM
    Yes. Many times the receptacle for the DW is under the kitchen sink on a circuit shared with the disposal.
    Same idea. That is why I asked how it was wired.
    IF this receptacle is on the kitchen counter receptacle circuit then you CANNOT fed the DW from it. The range would still be OK though.
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    Apr 8, 2009, 06:09 PM
    Installing dishwasher
    I don't thing I understood your answer. The outlet is under the cabinets, not above the counter. I just want to know can I connect the dishwasher if the outlet is not directly behind but instead 1 1/2 feet over to the left behind the stove. It is level with the piples for the drain and water for the dishwasher.
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    Apr 8, 2009, 06:12 PM
    Please don't start a new thread to continue a conversation. It causes much confusion as no one knows what is going on this way.

    Re-read my reply in the other thread. I did specifically answer this question with a yes..
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    Apr 8, 2009, 07:46 PM

    My dishwasher is connected to a source that is several feet from the dishwasher. I don't think that should be a problem, as long as the cable is installed according to code.
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    Apr 12, 2009, 11:08 PM

    Short answer: Yes.

    The receptacle doe not have to be directly behind the dishwasher.
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