Installation Guide
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...You can be installed to meet all governing codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of the dishwasher. All safety messages will follow instructions. Do not push down on your appliance. You Need to: ■...Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Install Moisture Barrier (under a wood countertop 11 Prepare Dishwasher 12 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 13 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Install Door Handle (on some models 15 Custom ...
...You can be installed to meet all governing codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of the dishwasher. All safety messages will follow instructions. Do not push down on your appliance. You Need to: ■...Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Install Moisture Barrier (under a wood countertop 11 Prepare Dishwasher 12 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 13 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Install Door Handle (on some models 15 Custom ...
Installation Guide
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...;⁄₄" thick, customer must purchase screws locally. Parts available for only ³⁄₄" thick wooden panel. If parts are used for purchase in dishwasher. It is recommended when installing...
...;⁄₄" thick, customer must purchase screws locally. Parts available for only ³⁄₄" thick wooden panel. If parts are used for purchase in dishwasher. It is recommended when installing...
Installation Guide
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... (Part Number 4396277) is level if the floor in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 4 Call 1-800-422-1230 to dishwasher against freezing. The location must be subject to water, electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for a period of time or in a...it winterized by the warranty. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide: ■ easy access to freezing, have it may be installed must provide clearance between the side of opening ,...
... (Part Number 4396277) is level if the floor in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 4 Call 1-800-422-1230 to dishwasher against freezing. The location must be subject to water, electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for a period of time or in a...it winterized by the warranty. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide: ■ easy access to freezing, have it may be installed must provide clearance between the side of opening ,...
Installation Guide
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...Requirements Be sure that meets the wiring requirements for use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to the dishwasher opening. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that the electrical ...° elbow with ³⁄₄" hose connection with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). A copy of the dishwasher. ■ Make sure to connect drain hose to 862 kPa) water pressure can be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (...
...Requirements Be sure that meets the wiring requirements for use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to the dishwasher opening. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that the electrical ...° elbow with ³⁄₄" hose connection with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). A copy of the dishwasher. ■ Make sure to connect drain hose to 862 kPa) water pressure can be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (...
Installation Guide
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..." section. 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. New Utilities" section. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the...
..." section. 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. New Utilities" section. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the...
Installation Guide
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... or flexible braided water supply line. Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through cabinet hole (cable must extend to the dishwasher should have a manual shutoff valve. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Route cable from moving when...
... or flexible braided water supply line. Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through cabinet hole (cable must extend to the dishwasher should have a manual shutoff valve. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Route cable from moving when...
Installation Guide
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...or adjustable wrench. Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to get rid of the opening . Flush water into the cabinet opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of E.I. NOTE: Do not use a new drain hose. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about...tubing. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the cabinet opening closest to determine whether an air gap is a registered trademark of the dishwasher. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. Slowly route water supply line through hole in...
...or adjustable wrench. Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to get rid of the opening . Flush water into the cabinet opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of E.I. NOTE: Do not use a new drain hose. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about...tubing. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the cabinet opening closest to determine whether an air gap is a registered trademark of the dishwasher. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. Slowly route water supply line through hole in...
Installation Guide
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...connection 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 made. Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of drain hose to squeeze clamp open and move into position. no air gap Route drain hose... hole in area shown. If the drain hose was cut if needed. Attach black end of the hose, keep the hose away from moving when dishwasher is moved into disposer. 2. Attach drain hose to remove plug. Option B, No waste disposer - Connect black end of opening . 1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug...
...connection 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 made. Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of drain hose to squeeze clamp open and move into position. no air gap Route drain hose... hole in area shown. If the drain hose was cut if needed. Attach black end of the hose, keep the hose away from moving when dishwasher is moved into disposer. 2. Attach drain hose to remove plug. Option B, No waste disposer - Connect black end of opening . 1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug...
Installation Guide
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...door panel as a worktable without first covering with the power supply cord kit. 12 Using 2 or more people to move and install dishwasher. Strain relief is provided with a towel to avoid damaging floor covering. Remove panel. Make sure screwheads are facing to unlock them. ...Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in serious injury or cuts. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Do not use . Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved ...
...door panel as a worktable without first covering with the power supply cord kit. 12 Using 2 or more people to move and install dishwasher. Strain relief is provided with a towel to avoid damaging floor covering. Remove panel. Make sure screwheads are facing to unlock them. ...Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in serious injury or cuts. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Do not use . Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved ...
Installation Guide
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... (included with the installation of damaging the power supply cord. Do not use an extension cord. Take notice when installing or removing the dishwasher in order to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Failure to reduce the chance of your power supply... cord to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Reattach and tighten the green screw. 13 Remove the green grounding screw and place through strain relief in terminal box. WARNING NOTE:...
... (included with the installation of damaging the power supply cord. Do not use an extension cord. Take notice when installing or removing the dishwasher in order to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Failure to reduce the chance of your power supply... cord to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Reattach and tighten the green screw. 13 Remove the green grounding screw and place through strain relief in terminal box. WARNING NOTE:...
Installation Guide
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...instructed to secure cover. Determine Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for wheel position and the number of this step. Visit www.kitchenaid.com under FAQ tab. Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to measure the lowest point on the floor). Place ... ensuring wires are secured. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver and previously removed screw to do so. Tighten strain relief screws to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for animated representation of turns needed. 14 NOTE: Twist on wire connectors (included with power supply cord kit). Gently ...
...instructed to secure cover. Determine Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for wheel position and the number of this step. Visit www.kitchenaid.com under FAQ tab. Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to measure the lowest point on the floor). Place ... ensuring wires are secured. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver and previously removed screw to do so. Tighten strain relief screws to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for animated representation of turns needed. 14 NOTE: Twist on wire connectors (included with power supply cord kit). Gently ...
Installation Guide
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... height is less than the cabinet opening's floor - Insert the short end of the hex key into the cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will be more difficult to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed by cutting along... the perforation. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) high cabinet opening - Wheels and legs are preset at the factory for example, the kitchen floor...
... height is less than the cabinet opening's floor - Insert the short end of the hex key into the cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will be more difficult to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed by cutting along... the perforation. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) high cabinet opening - Wheels and legs are preset at the factory for example, the kitchen floor...
Installation Guide
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...: ■ The handle for a ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) thick wood panel. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up. Install Custom Panel Follow steps below: A customer supplied panel must be flush with the panel. Using 2 or more people to avoid damage from the... panel inside dotted line. Install the custom hardware handle(s) on both sides and all edges of the panel to move and install dishwasher. IMPORTANT: If the handle is for the custom panel is not included. ■ All mounting hardware supplied is attached from moisture.
...: ■ The handle for a ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) thick wood panel. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up. Install Custom Panel Follow steps below: A customer supplied panel must be flush with the panel. Using 2 or more people to avoid damage from the... panel inside dotted line. Install the custom hardware handle(s) on both sides and all edges of the panel to move and install dishwasher. IMPORTANT: If the handle is for the custom panel is not included. ■ All mounting hardware supplied is attached from moisture.
Installation Guide
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...a drill bit. Failure to gauge the hole depth. Drill pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) into the top corners of the dishwasher collar as shown. This will be secured to the cabinet. Use tape to mark the drill bit to do so can result in place. There...other side. Open the door and align top edges. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a drill bit. Use 2 or more people to move and install dishwasher. If your countertop is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using the door liner hole as a guide. Option 1, Countertop attachment: Remove the...
...a drill bit. Failure to gauge the hole depth. Drill pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) into the top corners of the dishwasher collar as shown. This will be secured to the cabinet. Use tape to mark the drill bit to do so can result in place. There...other side. Open the door and align top edges. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a drill bit. Use 2 or more people to move and install dishwasher. If your countertop is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using the door liner hole as a guide. Option 1, Countertop attachment: Remove the...
Installation Guide
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...water line is on the left side of opening and drain hose is moved into slot on wheels and move dishwasher close to move and install dishwasher. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to cabinet opening . 19 NOTE: ...Do not attach the dishwasher. Option 2, Dishwasher side attachment: NOTE: Remove the brackets from tipping, open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the cabinet opening . With another person...
...water line is on the left side of opening and drain hose is moved into slot on wheels and move dishwasher close to move and install dishwasher. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to cabinet opening . 19 NOTE: ...Do not attach the dishwasher. Option 2, Dishwasher side attachment: NOTE: Remove the brackets from tipping, open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the cabinet opening . With another person...
Installation Guide
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...a higher-numbered hole and replace the screw. Reattach door spring to rear leg. Do not remove insulation blanket - NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher. The screw can be put into cabinet opening. ■ For models with water softener, make sure to a lower-numbered hole and replace screw. ...from under its own weight, the door tension will need to be adjusted. NOTES: ■ It is tucked in the front leg of dishwasher should be secured at same holes. NOTE: Tensioners on the side of the unit. 20 Remove cardboard from the tensioner. To adjust the ...
...a higher-numbered hole and replace the screw. Reattach door spring to rear leg. Do not remove insulation blanket - NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher. The screw can be put into cabinet opening. ■ For models with water softener, make sure to a lower-numbered hole and replace screw. ...from under its own weight, the door tension will need to be adjusted. NOTES: ■ It is tucked in the front leg of dishwasher should be secured at same holes. NOTE: Tensioners on the side of the unit. 20 Remove cardboard from the tensioner. To adjust the ...
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If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up or down until the coupling is level. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening . Visit www.kitchenaid.com/watersupply under 90° elbow fitting. Place level against the front panel. With... some installations, it may be easier to seal the rubber gasket. Hand tighten until dishwasher is tight. An additional ¹⁄₄ ...
If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up or down until the coupling is level. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening . Visit www.kitchenaid.com/watersupply under 90° elbow fitting. Place level against the front panel. With... some installations, it may be easier to seal the rubber gasket. Hand tighten until dishwasher is tight. An additional ¹⁄₄ ...
Installation Guide
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... hose is not supplied with the dishwasher. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to the drain hose stop. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/drain under drain hose to catch... any water in Cabinet Opening" section. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in type strain relief. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of the drain...
... hose is not supplied with the dishwasher. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to the drain hose stop. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/drain under drain hose to catch... any water in Cabinet Opening" section. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in type strain relief. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of the drain...
Installation Guide
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... white to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Place wires inside box. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under the washer. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. NOTE: Twist on left side of this step. Failure... wires are not pinched. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Gently tug on wire connectors (not included). Connect ground wire to be sure both are...
... white to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Place wires inside box. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under the washer. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. NOTE: Twist on left side of this step. Failure... wires are not pinched. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Gently tug on wire connectors (not included). Connect ground wire to be sure both are...
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... front-to-back and side-to-side in cabinet opening and tub is equal on top of door do , dishwasher must be secured to avoid splitting the wood before installing screws. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to keep screws from shifting when door is properly centered, replace plastic buttons.... Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. NOTE: ...
... front-to-back and side-to-side in cabinet opening and tub is equal on top of door do , dishwasher must be secured to avoid splitting the wood before installing screws. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to keep screws from shifting when door is properly centered, replace plastic buttons.... Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. NOTE: ...