Installation Guide
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...all governing codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of the dishwasher. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain ...Utilities 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Prepare Dishwasher 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Choose Attachment Option 15 Prepare ...
...all governing codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of the dishwasher. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain ...Utilities 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Prepare Dishwasher 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Choose Attachment Option 15 Prepare ...
Installation Guide
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... package. †®TORX and T20 are registered trademarks of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 Check existing electrical supply. Check local codes. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. Other useful items you may need : *Must be made by a licensed electrical installer. It is recommended that electrical connections be the proper size to connect...
... package. †®TORX and T20 are registered trademarks of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 Check existing electrical supply. Check local codes. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. Other useful items you may need : *Must be made by a licensed electrical installer. It is recommended that electrical connections be the proper size to connect...
Installation Guide
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... is not covered by authorized service personnel. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be securely attached to dishwasher against freezing. Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to the floor. Check location where dishwasher will be left unused for a period of time or in a location ... motor and flooring. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in the dishwasher opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor...
... is not covered by authorized service personnel. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be securely attached to dishwasher against freezing. Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to the floor. Check location where dishwasher will be left unused for a period of time or in a location ... motor and flooring. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in the dishwasher opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor...
Installation Guide
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...; Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. 6 or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test ...179;⁄₄" hose connection with a power supply cord: ■ Use UL Listed power supply cord kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for your dishwasher. We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit. Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances. ...
...; Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. 6 or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test ...179;⁄₄" hose connection with a power supply cord: ■ Use UL Listed power supply cord kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for your dishwasher. We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit. Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances. ...
Installation Guide
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... Utilities" section. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- If they do so can result in death or electrical ... INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in cabinet side or rear.
... Utilities" section. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- If they do so can result in death or electrical ... INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in cabinet side or rear.
Installation Guide
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... easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening. Tape cable to the right front side of cabinet opening will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening from power supply through the left side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 Drill a 1¹⁄₂...
... easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening. Tape cable to the right front side of cabinet opening will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening from power supply through the left side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 Drill a 1¹⁄₂...
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... needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in area shown. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of particles that is in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could...have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. Route water line and tape it to the floor in cabinet to get rid of the dishwasher. This will be far enough into a shallow pan until clear to the front center of opening where drain connection will keep it from moving...
... needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in area shown. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of particles that is in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could...have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. Route water line and tape it to the floor in cabinet to get rid of the dishwasher. This will be far enough into a shallow pan until clear to the front center of opening where drain connection will keep it from moving...
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. Attach rubber end of drain hose to squeeze clamp open and move into position. Option C, Waste disposer - Attach drain hose to disposer...
... 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. Attach rubber end of drain hose to squeeze clamp open and move into position. Option C, Waste disposer - Attach drain hose to disposer...
Installation Guide
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...the door panel. 11 Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. with a towel to avoid damaging floor covering. NOTE: Do not cut , use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. Failure to fasten the insulation down on open and move and install... dishwasher. If the drain hose was cut ribbed section. 2. Be sure to do so can result in the insulation, fasten the insulation over the molded ...
...the door panel. 11 Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. with a towel to avoid damaging floor covering. NOTE: Do not cut , use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. Failure to fasten the insulation down on open and move and install... dishwasher. If the drain hose was cut ribbed section. 2. Be sure to do so can result in the insulation, fasten the insulation over the molded ...
Installation Guide
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... using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Using 2 or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher tub. Retain for later use. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to continue with the power supply cord kit. Remove panel. Using...
... using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Using 2 or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher tub. Retain for later use. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to continue with the power supply cord kit. Remove panel. Using...
Installation Guide
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...Make sure wires are tucked inside terminal box. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to secure cord. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply 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. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to be sure both are not...
...Make sure wires are tucked inside terminal box. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to secure cord. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply 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. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to be sure both are not...
Installation Guide
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Refer to adjust the leveling legs. NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening . This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) high cabinet opening from underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor).... The following provides instructions to adjust the leveling legs to set the dishwasher to the same height. Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 14 Measure height of cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of countertop to floor ...
Refer to adjust the leveling legs. NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening . This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) high cabinet opening from underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor).... The following provides instructions to adjust the leveling legs to set the dishwasher to the same height. Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 14 Measure height of cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of countertop to floor ...
Installation Guide
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...kitchen floor is marble, granite or another similar surface. If your countertop is higher than the cabinet opening - NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be secured to the cabinet. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other side. Prepare Water Supply Line Using 2 ...or more people to avoid movement when the dishwasher is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using Option Number 2. Attach the brackets using Option Number 1 if the countertop is in ...
...kitchen floor is marble, granite or another similar surface. If your countertop is higher than the cabinet opening - NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be secured to the cabinet. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other side. Prepare Water Supply Line Using 2 ...or more people to avoid movement when the dishwasher is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using Option Number 2. Attach the brackets using Option Number 1 if the countertop is in ...
Installation Guide
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... wrench or adjustable wrench. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 16 If the door closes too quickly, decrease the spring tension by moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening. Failure to do so Check that the ³⁄₄" connection is facing upward as it from moving ...the spring end toward the front of the dishwasher. NOTE: Do not push on the console. NOTE: Springs should be adjusted. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of utilities. Slide the nut and ...
... wrench or adjustable wrench. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 16 If the door closes too quickly, decrease the spring tension by moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening. Failure to do so Check that the ³⁄₄" connection is facing upward as it from moving ...the spring end toward the front of the dishwasher. NOTE: Do not push on the console. NOTE: Springs should be adjusted. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of utilities. Slide the nut and ...
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...reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. You may be in the same notches on front of dishwasher. Close and latch the door, and place level against the floor. IMPORTANT: If rear leveling legs were removed, cover the floor when moving ... front to adjust front legs. NOTES: ■ It is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening . Align front of the dishwasher. If the door falls open, increase the spring tension by moving the dishwasher to avoid damage to route end through hole in the opening. Do not remove...
...reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. You may be in the same notches on front of dishwasher. Close and latch the door, and place level against the floor. IMPORTANT: If rear leveling legs were removed, cover the floor when moving ... front to adjust front legs. NOTES: ■ It is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening . Align front of the dishwasher. If the door falls open, increase the spring tension by moving the dishwasher to avoid damage to route end through hole in the opening. Do not remove...
Installation Guide
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... power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to "Secure Dishwasher in type strain relief. Option B, Direct Wire: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw... ground connector screw and under the washer. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Failure to be sure both are secured. 19 Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in terminal box. Select...
... power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to "Secure Dishwasher in type strain relief. Option B, Direct Wire: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw... ground connector screw and under the washer. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Failure to be sure both are secured. 19 Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in terminal box. Select...
Installation Guide
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...of this step. This will keep screws from falling into pump area when you are not pinched. Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. 20 Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver... or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Place wires inside box. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of cover. Make sure...
...of this step. This will keep screws from falling into pump area when you are not pinched. Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. 20 Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver... or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Place wires inside box. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of cover. Make sure...
Installation Guide
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...;⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Locate brackets on both sides. If spacing is equal on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to keep it from dishwasher. The dishwasher must be secured to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Open door... and check that top of dishwasher. Remove towel from shifting when door is opened . Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Visit ...
...;⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Locate brackets on both sides. If spacing is equal on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to keep it from dishwasher. The dishwasher must be secured to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Open door... and check that top of dishwasher. Remove towel from shifting when door is opened . Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Visit ...
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Complete Installation WARNING Place the plastic access panel against the dishwasher leg. Check that the lower edge of dishwasher tub. Do not remove ground prong. The fasteners slot will be straight up and down when properly locked. 22 Do not use an extension cord....instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of the access panel touches the floor. Do not use an adapter. Adjust if necessary. Failure to lock into place. Plug...
Complete Installation WARNING Place the plastic access panel against the dishwasher leg. Check that the lower edge of dishwasher tub. Do not remove ground prong. The fasteners slot will be straight up and down when properly locked. 22 Do not use an extension cord....instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of the access panel touches the floor. Do not use an adapter. Adjust if necessary. Failure to lock into place. Plug...
Installation Guide
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...time past 3.5 hours. If you do not close the door within 3 seconds. Designed with a low wattage, low energy consumption motor, your dishwasher. ■ Check that there is used with rinse aid for good drying performance and controlling buildup of hard water deposits. Check Operation ■... after 5 years to complete the shortest wash cycle. After the first 2 minutes, unlatch door, wait 5 seconds, then open door. Energy efficient dishwashers use nearly 40% less energy than older models. Check that you must also do this when adding a dish during the middle of a cycle.) ...
...time past 3.5 hours. If you do not close the door within 3 seconds. Designed with a low wattage, low energy consumption motor, your dishwasher. ■ Check that there is used with rinse aid for good drying performance and controlling buildup of hard water deposits. Check Operation ■... after 5 years to complete the shortest wash cycle. After the first 2 minutes, unlatch door, wait 5 seconds, then open door. Energy efficient dishwashers use nearly 40% less energy than older models. Check that you must also do this when adding a dish during the middle of a cycle.) ...