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... quiet operation (51-dBA) • Flexible two-rack system • Accommodates up to 14 place settings • Optional heated dry INCLUDED • Dishwasher • User Guide • Installation Guide NS-DWH1WH9 Warranty Dimensions W×D×H Weight Capacity PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 1 year limited 23.9 × 26.5 × 33.7 in. (60.6 × 67.4 × 85.7 cm...
... quiet operation (51-dBA) • Flexible two-rack system • Accommodates up to 14 place settings • Optional heated dry INCLUDED • Dishwasher • User Guide • Installation Guide NS-DWH1WH9 Warranty Dimensions W×D×H Weight Capacity PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 1 year limited 23.9 × 26.5 × 33.7 in. (60.6 × 67.4 × 85.7 cm...
Installation Guide
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INSTALLATION GUIDE Top Control Dishwasher NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 / NS-DWR2SS8 / NS-DWH1SS9 / NS-DWH1WH9 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Top Control Dishwasher NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 / NS-DWR2SS8 / NS-DWH1SS9 / NS-DWH1WH9 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Installation Guide
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Contents Introduction 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3 Preparing to install your dishwasher 4 Enclosure requirements 5 Drain requirements 6 Drain preparation 6 Electrical requirements 7 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 7 Cabinet preparation and wire routing 8 Preparing the hot ... Inserting the drain hose through the cabinet 15 Step 8: Slide the dishwasher partially into the cabinet 15 Step 9: Position the dishwasher under the countertop 16 Step 10: Level the dishwasher 16 Step 11: Securing the dishwasher to the countertop 17 Step 12: Connecting the water supply line 19...
Contents Introduction 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3 Preparing to install your dishwasher 4 Enclosure requirements 5 Drain requirements 6 Drain preparation 6 Electrical requirements 7 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 7 Cabinet preparation and wire routing 8 Preparing the hot ... Inserting the drain hose through the cabinet 15 Step 8: Slide the dishwasher partially into the cabinet 15 Step 9: Position the dishwasher under the countertop 16 Step 10: Level the dishwasher 16 Step 11: Securing the dishwasher to the countertop 17 Step 12: Connecting the water supply line 19...
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Be sure to Consumer - Proper installation is the responsibility of a high-quality Insignia product. IMPORTANT • The dishwasher MUST be worn. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Top Control Dishwasher Introduction Congratulations on . This symbol indicates that the dishwasher is not covered under the appliance warranty. • Completion Time - BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions. One to...
Be sure to Consumer - Proper installation is the responsibility of a high-quality Insignia product. IMPORTANT • The dishwasher MUST be worn. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Top Control Dishwasher Introduction Congratulations on . This symbol indicates that the dishwasher is not covered under the appliance warranty. • Completion Time - BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions. One to...
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... supplied: Wood screws (4) Top mounting clips (2) Hose clamp Tools needed: Drain hose Phillips screwdriver Flashlight Measuring tape 1/4 in . Top Control Dishwasher READ CAREFULLY. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting, and other connecting facilities. Nut driver Level Adjustable wrench Gloves Bucket New installations only Carpenters ...
... supplied: Wood screws (4) Top mounting clips (2) Hose clamp Tools needed: Drain hose Phillips screwdriver Flashlight Measuring tape 1/4 in . Top Control Dishwasher READ CAREFULLY. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting, and other connecting facilities. Nut driver Level Adjustable wrench Gloves Bucket New installations only Carpenters ...
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...seal tape New installations only Three wire nuts (UL listed) (two included in kit) Strain relief (for proper drainage. • This dishwasher is no more than 10 feet (3.01 m) in length, for electrical connections) Electrical cable or power cord (See Electrical Requirements section) Hot...(if applicable) Air gap (if required) Enclosure requirements • The dishwasher must be installed so that the drain hose is designed to be enclosed on the top and on one end. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Materials needed (kit purchased separately): 90° Elbow, ferrule and...
...seal tape New installations only Three wire nuts (UL listed) (two included in kit) Strain relief (for proper drainage. • This dishwasher is no more than 10 feet (3.01 m) in length, for electrical connections) Electrical cable or power cord (See Electrical Requirements section) Hot...(if applicable) Air gap (if required) Enclosure requirements • The dishwasher must be installed so that the drain hose is designed to be enclosed on the top and on one end. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Materials needed (kit purchased separately): 90° Elbow, ferrule and...
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...(81.28 cm) high (min.) drain loop, depending on the answers to manufacturer's instructions. 6 www.insigniaproducts.com clearance from other appliances. Countertop Dishwasher 25.63"(65.1 cm) Clearance for opening 2" (5.08 cm) min. Caution: • An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose ...of drain installation required depends on local codes and ordinances, to prevent back flow into a corner, allow 2 in improper draining of the dishwasher. Drain preparation The type of drain hose. • Do not connect the drain lines from the front of these questions is connected ...
...(81.28 cm) high (min.) drain loop, depending on the answers to manufacturer's instructions. 6 www.insigniaproducts.com clearance from other appliances. Countertop Dishwasher 25.63"(65.1 cm) Clearance for opening 2" (5.08 cm) min. Caution: • An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose ...of drain installation required depends on local codes and ordinances, to prevent back flow into a corner, allow 2 in improper draining of the dishwasher. Drain preparation The type of drain hose. • Do not connect the drain lines from the front of these questions is connected ...
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... hole must pass through the same hole as the drain hose and hot water line, but power cords with plugs must be free of the dishwasher. • Drill a 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) maximum diameter hole to be covered with a bushing or rubber grommet. • Cable direct connections .... 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) diameter hole (max.) 24 in. (60.96 cm) from wall 2.5-3.5 in. (6.5-9.0 cm) from an authorized store. Top Control Dishwasher Power Cord Method • Install a 3-prong grounding type receptacle. Cabinet preparation and wire routing • The wiring may enter the opening from either side, the...
... hole must pass through the same hole as the drain hose and hot water line, but power cords with plugs must be free of the dishwasher. • Drill a 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) maximum diameter hole to be covered with a bushing or rubber grommet. • Cable direct connections .... 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) diameter hole (max.) 24 in. (60.96 cm) from wall 2.5-3.5 in. (6.5-9.0 cm) from an authorized store. Top Control Dishwasher Power Cord Method • Install a 3-prong grounding type receptacle. Cabinet preparation and wire routing • The wiring may enter the opening from either side, the...
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...in. (6.5-9.0 cm) 5.3-7.3 in . (3.81 cm) maximum diameter hole for the hot water line. • If a power cord with a plug is on the left side of dishwasher. • The hot water line may enter the opening from cabinet Power cable Water supply line Connecting the water line to clean out any debris... line as shown in the figure above and extend it forward at least 3/8 in an accessible location, such as under the sink. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Preparing the hot water line • The water connection is used, the hot water line may not pass through the same hole...
...in. (6.5-9.0 cm) 5.3-7.3 in . (3.81 cm) maximum diameter hole for the hot water line. • If a power cord with a plug is on the left side of dishwasher. • The hot water line may enter the opening from cabinet Power cable Water supply line Connecting the water line to clean out any debris... line as shown in the figure above and extend it forward at least 3/8 in an accessible location, such as under the sink. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Preparing the hot water line • The water connection is used, the hot water line may not pass through the same hole...
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... back. Increase Decrease Step 2: Adjust the leveling legs 1 Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it to tip forward. Adjust both springs to install your dishwasher before standing the dishwasher upright. Adjust to .25 in. (6.35 mm) less than the ...be tight from shipping/packaging. 2 Measure the installation height and the dishwasher height. 3 Extend the leveling legs out from the dishwasher base .25 in . (6.35 mm) less than the installation height. Top Control Dishwasher Installation instructions Step 1: Check the door balance Caution: • Opening ...
... back. Increase Decrease Step 2: Adjust the leveling legs 1 Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it to tip forward. Adjust both springs to install your dishwasher before standing the dishwasher upright. Adjust to .25 in. (6.35 mm) less than the ...be tight from shipping/packaging. 2 Measure the installation height and the dishwasher height. 3 Extend the leveling legs out from the dishwasher base .25 in . (6.35 mm) less than the installation height. Top Control Dishwasher Installation instructions Step 1: Check the door balance Caution: • Opening ...
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... to -copper connectors. Make sure that all of the appropriate size. 7 Tighten the strain relief screws and lock nut to the dishwasher's green wire. Warning: •If your house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use cUL/UL Listed anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-...to the dishwasher's electrical circuit. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Step 3: Remove the toekick • Remove the two toekick screws with a ground, a ground must be provided by the ...
... to -copper connectors. Make sure that all of the appropriate size. 7 Tighten the strain relief screws and lock nut to the dishwasher's green wire. Warning: •If your house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use cUL/UL Listed anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-...to the dishwasher's electrical circuit. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Step 3: Remove the toekick • Remove the two toekick screws with a ground, a ground must be provided by the ...
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... cover from the power supply junction box on the strain relief. Junction box Ground to green White to white Black to the bottom of the dishwasher. Note: If you have trouble replacing the junction box cover, loosen the screws on the wall. Make sure that the wires are pinched under... the cover. Junction box Ground to green White to white Black to black Insert wires through strain relief fitting and tighten 2 Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black, and green) with a strain relief fitting. 4 Use wire nuts to connect incoming ground to green, white to white, and black to ...
... cover from the power supply junction box on the strain relief. Junction box Ground to green White to white Black to the bottom of the dishwasher. Note: If you have trouble replacing the junction box cover, loosen the screws on the wall. Make sure that the wires are pinched under... the cover. Junction box Ground to green White to white Black to black Insert wires through strain relief fitting and tighten 2 Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black, and green) with a strain relief fitting. 4 Use wire nuts to connect incoming ground to green, white to white, and black to ...
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NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Step 5: Install the 90° water supply elbow 1 Wrap the male thread of the elbow to face the floor when the dishwasher is upright. You'll need: Adjustable wrench 90° elbow Teflon thread seal tape www.insigniaproducts.com 13 Do not overtighten the 90° elbow. The water valve bracket could bend or the water valve fitting could break. 3 Position the end of the 90° elbow with Teflon thread seal tape twice. Do not use plumber's putty. 2 Install the 90° elbow onto the water valve.
NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Step 5: Install the 90° water supply elbow 1 Wrap the male thread of the elbow to face the floor when the dishwasher is upright. You'll need: Adjustable wrench 90° elbow Teflon thread seal tape www.insigniaproducts.com 13 Do not overtighten the 90° elbow. The water valve bracket could bend or the water valve fitting could break. 3 Position the end of the 90° elbow with Teflon thread seal tape twice. Do not use plumber's putty. 2 Install the 90° elbow onto the water valve.
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Top Control Dishwasher Step 6: Install the drain hose 1 Make sure that the leveling feet are loosened before standing the dishwasher upright. They may be tight from shipping/packaging. 2 Turn the dishwasher upright. 3 Slide a screw-type hose clamp onto the right-angled end of the drain hose. 4 Install the drain hose to the dishwasher drain outlet on the back of dishwasher Drain hose installation hole You'll need: Phillips screwdriver Screw-type hose clamps Drain hose 14 www.insigniaproducts.com Back of the dishwasher, then tighten the screw-type hose clamp.
Top Control Dishwasher Step 6: Install the drain hose 1 Make sure that the leveling feet are loosened before standing the dishwasher upright. They may be tight from shipping/packaging. 2 Turn the dishwasher upright. 3 Slide a screw-type hose clamp onto the right-angled end of the drain hose. 4 Install the drain hose to the dishwasher drain outlet on the back of dishwasher Drain hose installation hole You'll need: Phillips screwdriver Screw-type hose clamps Drain hose 14 www.insigniaproducts.com Back of the dishwasher, then tighten the screw-type hose clamp.
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... on the floor to avoid interfering with your knees. Damage will damage the front panel. You will occur. 1 Position the dishwasher in the cabinet wall. www.insigniaproducts.com 15 NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Step 7: Inserting the drain hose through a separate hole. If a power cord is no interference with your knees. Do...
... on the floor to avoid interfering with your knees. Damage will damage the front panel. You will occur. 1 Position the dishwasher in the cabinet wall. www.insigniaproducts.com 15 NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Step 7: Inserting the drain hose through a separate hole. If a power cord is no interference with your knees. Do...
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....com Check by grasping both sides with your hands. Note: You will damage the front panel. Step 10: Level the dishwasher IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must level the dishwasher again. Tip: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. Tip: Pull the lower rack out about halfway. Do not push ... your knees. Make sure that the rack does not roll forward or back into the cabinet. Reposition the dishwasher by opening and closing the door. 2 Push the dishwasher into the dishwasher. It should be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance. 1 Open the door, then place...
....com Check by grasping both sides with your hands. Note: You will damage the front panel. Step 10: Level the dishwasher IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must level the dishwasher again. Tip: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. Tip: Pull the lower rack out about halfway. Do not push ... your knees. Make sure that the rack does not roll forward or back into the cabinet. Reposition the dishwasher by opening and closing the door. 2 Push the dishwasher into the dishwasher. It should be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance. 1 Open the door, then place...
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... gap between the control panel and the cabinet is not installed correctly. Top mounting clip Screw www.insigniaproducts.com 17 NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 3 If the door hits the tub, the dishwasher is less than 0.4 in the brackets, using the screws provided. Method 1 1 Insert the long top mounting clips into the...
... gap between the control panel and the cabinet is not installed correctly. Top mounting clip Screw www.insigniaproducts.com 17 NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 3 If the door hits the tub, the dishwasher is less than 0.4 in the brackets, using the screws provided. Method 1 1 Insert the long top mounting clips into the...
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This method is for each method) Top mounting clips (2) 18 www.insigniaproducts.com Top Control Dishwasher Method 2 1 Remove the plastic tub caps from the inside of the dishwasher tub. 2 Drive a wood screw through the hole in the side of granite or other breakable materials. 3 Reinsert the plastic tub caps. Plastic tub cap... Screw Plastic tub cap You'll need: Phillips screwdriver Wood screws (2) (two for attaching the dishwasher to the side of the cabinet, and it should be done when the countertop is made of the...
This method is for each method) Top mounting clips (2) 18 www.insigniaproducts.com Top Control Dishwasher Method 2 1 Remove the plastic tub caps from the inside of the dishwasher tub. 2 Drive a wood screw through the hole in the side of granite or other breakable materials. 3 Reinsert the plastic tub caps. Plastic tub cap... Screw Plastic tub cap You'll need: Phillips screwdriver Wood screws (2) (two for attaching the dishwasher to the side of the cabinet, and it should be done when the countertop is made of the...
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... Slide the compression nut, then the ferrule over the end of the water supply line. Test by opening and closing the door. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Step 12: Connecting the water supply line 1 Make sure that the door spring does not rub or contact the water supply ... Connecting the drain hose IMPORTANT: Follow all local codes and ordinances. 1 Cut on the air gap, waste tee, or garbage disposal. Back of dishwasher Two wraps of hose www.insigniaproducts.com 19 The drain hose's molded end will fit 5/8", 3/4" or 1" diameter connections on the marked line as required...
... Slide the compression nut, then the ferrule over the end of the water supply line. Test by opening and closing the door. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Step 12: Connecting the water supply line 1 Make sure that the door spring does not rub or contact the water supply ... Connecting the drain hose IMPORTANT: Follow all local codes and ordinances. 1 Cut on the air gap, waste tee, or garbage disposal. Back of dishwasher Two wraps of hose www.insigniaproducts.com 19 The drain hose's molded end will fit 5/8", 3/4" or 1" diameter connections on the marked line as required...
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... with screw-type hose clamps. Airgap Airgap Waste tee installation Method 2 - Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside diameter hose and a coupler to the factory installed hose. Top Control Dishwasher 2 If a longer drain hose is required, you do not know which method to to the underside of the countertop 32 in. (81.28 cm) min...
... with screw-type hose clamps. Airgap Airgap Waste tee installation Method 2 - Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside diameter hose and a coupler to the factory installed hose. Top Control Dishwasher 2 If a longer drain hose is required, you do not know which method to to the underside of the countertop 32 in. (81.28 cm) min...