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...hurt you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. Remove shipping materials and drain hose. Existing Utilities 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 ...Install Drain Hose 9 Install Moisture Barrier 11 Prepare Dishwasher 11 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Install Door Handle 15 Custom Panel Dimensions 15 Install Custom Panel 15...
...hurt you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. Remove shipping materials and drain hose. Existing Utilities 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 ...Install Drain Hose 9 Install Moisture Barrier 11 Prepare Dishwasher 11 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Install Door Handle 15 Custom Panel Dimensions 15 Install Custom Panel 15...
Installation Guide
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... tools and parts before starting installation. Other parts you may also need : NOTES: ■ Moisture barrier tape is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for only ³⁄₄" thick wooden panel. Check existing electrical supply. If parts are...179;⁄₄" thick, customer must purchase screws locally. All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are used for purchase in dishwasher. Other useful items you may need : *Must be made by runners) (4) Short screws (10-16 hex-head screw) (4) Long screws ...
... tools and parts before starting installation. Other parts you may also need : NOTES: ■ Moisture barrier tape is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for only ³⁄₄" thick wooden panel. Check existing electrical supply. If parts are...179;⁄₄" thick, customer must purchase screws locally. All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are used for purchase in dishwasher. Other useful items you may need : *Must be made by runners) (4) Short screws (10-16 hex-head screw) (4) Long screws ...
Installation Guide
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...it may be left unused for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to order. If dishwasher will be needed to dishwasher against freezing. The location where the dishwasher will be installed must provide clearance between the side of opening for a period of time or in ... not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at front of opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Call 1-800-422-1230 to floor. ■ level floor. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between...
...it may be left unused for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to order. If dishwasher will be needed to dishwasher against freezing. The location where the dishwasher will be installed must provide clearance between the side of opening for a period of time or in ... not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at front of opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Call 1-800-422-1230 to floor. ■ level floor. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between...
Installation Guide
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...8260;₂" (85.1 cm) by removing the wheels and perforated area of the countertop. D. Insulation may be compressed (not used on dishwasher. Minimum, measured from the lowest point on the underside of insulation (blanket) on all surfaces have no protrusions that would prohibit... dishwasher installation. Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions 24¹⁄₂" (62.2 cm) B 23⁷⁄₈" (62.6 cm) 27¹⁄₂" (68.8 ...
...8260;₂" (85.1 cm) by removing the wheels and perforated area of the countertop. D. Insulation may be compressed (not used on dishwasher. Minimum, measured from the lowest point on the underside of insulation (blanket) on all surfaces have no protrusions that would prohibit... dishwasher installation. Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions 24¹⁄₂" (62.2 cm) B 23⁷⁄₈" (62.6 cm) 27¹⁄₂" (68.8 ...
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...drain trap in accordance with a power supply cord: ■ Use UL Listed power supply cord kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for your dishwasher. Water Supply Requirements ■ A hot water line with your home and local codes and ordinances. ■ Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved...is connected to house plumbing lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above code standards can be needed to connect to the dishwasher opening. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply...
...drain trap in accordance with a power supply cord: ■ Use UL Listed power supply cord kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for your dishwasher. Water Supply Requirements ■ A hot water line with your home and local codes and ordinances. ■ Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved...is connected to house plumbing lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above code standards can be needed to connect to the dishwasher opening. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply...
Installation Guide
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... shock. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening- Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet next to...
... shock. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening- Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet next to...
Installation Guide
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... the right-hand side. Measure overall length of cabinet opening will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Tape cable to the right front side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 Wood ...cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will make water connection easier. Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through cabinet hole (cable must extend to the ...
... the right-hand side. Measure overall length of cabinet opening will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Tape cable to the right front side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 Wood ...cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will make water connection easier. Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through cabinet hole (cable must extend to the ...
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... moved into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of the opening closest to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of opening to connect it from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening where drain connection will keep it to the sink. Flush water ...into cabinet opening . The water supply to the front center of the dishwasher. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve. Route ...
... moved into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of the opening closest to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of opening to connect it from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening where drain connection will keep it to the sink. Flush water ...into cabinet opening . The water supply to the front center of the dishwasher. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve. Route ...
Installation Guide
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... end of the disposer or a waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be installed. with air gap Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knock-out plug. 1. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large drain hose clamp (provided...
... end of the disposer or a waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be installed. with air gap Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knock-out plug. 1. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large drain hose clamp (provided...
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...a worktable without first covering with a towel to air gap with large drain hose clamp (provided). If the drain hose was cut, use dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to squeeze clamp open door. Using 2 or more people to air gap and cut ribbed section. 2. Remove the...Hazard Do not use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to underside of the countertop along the front edge of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on open and move and install dishwasher. Option D, No waste disposer - NOTE: Do not cut if needed. Connect rubber end of the moisture barrier. 2....
...a worktable without first covering with a towel to air gap with large drain hose clamp (provided). If the drain hose was cut, use dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to squeeze clamp open door. Using 2 or more people to air gap and cut ribbed section. 2. Remove the...Hazard Do not use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to underside of the countertop along the front edge of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on open and move and install dishwasher. Option D, No waste disposer - NOTE: Do not cut if needed. Connect rubber end of the moisture barrier. 2....
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...attaching access panel and lower panel to the left when tightening conduit nut. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of your dishwasher. Remove panel. Metal Panel Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to... cover. Option B, Remove Access Panel - Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Make sure screw heads are facing to dishwasher. Plastic Panel Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¹⁄₄...
...attaching access panel and lower panel to the left when tightening conduit nut. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of your dishwasher. Remove panel. Metal Panel Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to... cover. Option B, Remove Access Panel - Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Make sure screw heads are facing to dishwasher. Plastic Panel Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¹⁄₄...
Installation Guide
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... cord to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Connect ground wire to secure cover. Remove the ground connector screw and place through the ring terminal of this step. Use ...terminal box. Failure to do so. 13 Twist on left side of cover. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Make sure wires are not pinched. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Place wires inside box. Do not...
... cord to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Connect ground wire to secure cover. Remove the ground connector screw and place through the ring terminal of this step. Use ...terminal box. Failure to do so. 13 Twist on left side of cover. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Make sure wires are not pinched. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Place wires inside box. Do not...
Installation Guide
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... the factory for additional clearance. add shims as needed . Built-up to the same height. Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Wheels and legs are approximate. NOTE: Shims must be installed (you will be removed for 34¹⁄₂" (87.6 ... less than the cabinet opening - Refer to measure the lowest point on the underside of turns needed in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be more difficult to move. Turn ...
... the factory for additional clearance. add shims as needed . Built-up to the same height. Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Wheels and legs are approximate. NOTE: Shims must be installed (you will be removed for 34¹⁄₂" (87.6 ... less than the cabinet opening - Refer to measure the lowest point on the underside of turns needed in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be more difficult to move. Turn ...
Installation Guide
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... must be countersunk for a ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) thick wood panel. It is attached from the cardboard box. Using 2 or more people, stand the dishwasher up. If a thinner wood panel or materials other injury. Insert the short end of the precise dimensions needed. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until...
... must be countersunk for a ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) thick wood panel. It is attached from the cardboard box. Using 2 or more people, stand the dishwasher up. If a thinner wood panel or materials other injury. Insert the short end of the precise dimensions needed. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until...
Installation Guide
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... the brackets from top) on the left and right-hand top of pliers, bend the tab down to the cabinet. Using a pair of the dishwasher collar as shown. Drill pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) using hole in back or other side. There are two brackets found in... place. Repeat this step for the other injury. Remove the short screws (3rd from the package and insert into the panel. IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be done later. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a drill bit. Install the 2 remaining long screws. 17 Use tape to mark the drill bit...
... the brackets from top) on the left and right-hand top of pliers, bend the tab down to the cabinet. Using a pair of the dishwasher collar as shown. Drill pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) using hole in back or other side. There are two brackets found in... place. Repeat this step for the other injury. Remove the short screws (3rd from the package and insert into the panel. IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be done later. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a drill bit. Install the 2 remaining long screws. 17 Use tape to mark the drill bit...
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... of the side of the 90° elbow to the water supply line prior to keep screws from falling into slot on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in place. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. This will keep it keeps the ...bracket in toward the side of dishwasher. With another person holding the rear of E.I. Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to cabinet. Prepare Water Supply Line Break off the end of the...
... of the side of the 90° elbow to the water supply line prior to keep screws from falling into slot on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in place. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. This will keep it keeps the ...bracket in toward the side of dishwasher. With another person holding the rear of E.I. Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to cabinet. Prepare Water Supply Line Break off the end of the...
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.... If the door closes or falls open under its own weight, the door tension will need to keep it from moving when dishwasher is near the center of dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the panel or on wheels and move the tensioner to prohibit them from tipping, open and... close to cabinet opening . 19 Tilt dishwasher backward on the console. NOTE: Do not push on both sides of dishwasher should be put into the cabinet opening. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in back or ...
.... If the door closes or falls open under its own weight, the door tension will need to keep it from moving when dishwasher is near the center of dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the panel or on wheels and move the tensioner to prohibit them from tipping, open and... close to cabinet opening . 19 Tilt dishwasher backward on the console. NOTE: Do not push on both sides of dishwasher should be put into the cabinet opening. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in back or ...
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.... Do not remove insulation blanket - IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Close and latch the door, and place level against the floor. Helpful Tip: Push up...to a higher-numbered hole and replace the screw. Check that is on the right-hand side and is tucked in the opening . Align front of dishwasher door panel with water softener, make sure to back in on the side of cabinet doors. Slowly move the tensioner to be even with your...
.... Do not remove insulation blanket - IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Close and latch the door, and place level against the floor. Helpful Tip: Push up...to a higher-numbered hole and replace the screw. Check that is on the right-hand side and is tucked in the opening . Align front of dishwasher door panel with water softener, make sure to back in on the side of cabinet doors. Slowly move the tensioner to be even with your...
Installation Guide
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... to catch any water in fitting. If needed , see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/drain under 90° elbow fitting. Check that dishwasher is tight. Damage to the drain hose stop. Place paper towel under FAQ tab. 21 After hose is properly...remove towel. If leak occurs, repeat previous step. Using pliers, check the tightness of tub. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/watersupply under drain hose to seal the rubber gasket. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up to the coupling can result. Using pliers, squeeze open the small ...
... to catch any water in fitting. If needed , see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/drain under 90° elbow fitting. Check that dishwasher is tight. Damage to the drain hose stop. Place paper towel under FAQ tab. 21 After hose is properly...remove towel. If leak occurs, repeat previous step. Using pliers, check the tightness of tub. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/watersupply under drain hose to seal the rubber gasket. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up to the coupling can result. Using pliers, squeeze open the small ...
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...UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in type strain relief. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Do not use ...washer. Securely tighten ground connector. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Gently tug on UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector. Select UL Listed/CSA ...
...UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in type strain relief. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Do not use ...washer. Securely tighten ground connector. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Gently tug on UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector. Select UL Listed/CSA ...