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... mean: DANGER You can be performed by a qualified service technician. Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements 6 Water Supply Requirements 6 Electrical Requirements 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... alert symbol. Do not push down on your appliance. We have provided many important safety messages in this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. ■ Installation should be killed or seriously injured if you to potential hazards...
... mean: DANGER You can be performed by a qualified service technician. Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements 6 Water Supply Requirements 6 Electrical Requirements 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... alert symbol. Do not push down on your appliance. We have provided many important safety messages in this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. ■ Installation should be killed or seriously injured if you to potential hazards...
Installation Guide
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.... In addition, for first-time installations Tools needed: Parts supplied: Parts needed : Other parts you may also need : NOTE: Some parts available for purchase in dishwasher.
.... In addition, for first-time installations Tools needed: Parts supplied: Parts needed : Other parts you may also need : NOTE: Some parts available for purchase in dishwasher.
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... within the shaded area shown in a location where it winterized by the warranty. Motor should not touch the floor. Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to the floor. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. The location where the... dishwasher will be subject to freezing, have it may be needed to level dishwasher.) Helpful Tip: Be sure to water, electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for a period of time or...
... within the shaded area shown in a location where it winterized by the warranty. Motor should not touch the floor. Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to the floor. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. The location where the... dishwasher will be subject to freezing, have it may be needed to level dishwasher.) Helpful Tip: Be sure to water, electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for a period of time or...
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.... ■ Make sure to use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to the waste tee or disposer inlet. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - Electrical ...Requirements Be sure that the drain hose either be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. It is recommended that the electrical connection and wire size are connecting the air gap, a rubber hose (not provided) will be installed in ...
.... ■ Make sure to use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to the waste tee or disposer inlet. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - Electrical ...Requirements Be sure that the drain hose either be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. It is recommended that the electrical connection and wire size are connecting the air gap, a rubber hose (not provided) will be installed in ...
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... required inside a cabinet next to the "Install Drain Hose" section. 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.
... required inside a cabinet next to the "Install Drain Hose" section. 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.
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...Dimensions" section. Measure overall length of cabinet opening . Metal cabinet: Cover hole with power supply cord kit. Route cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening ). This will make water connection easier. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Tape cable to ... cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening will prohibit cable from power supply through the left side of copper tubing...
...Dimensions" section. Measure overall length of cabinet opening . Metal cabinet: Cover hole with power supply cord kit. Route cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening ). This will make water connection easier. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Tape cable to ... cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening will prohibit cable from power supply through the left side of copper tubing...
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... drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in area shown. Tape drain hose to the floor in cabinet to the front center of the dishwasher. Turn shutoff valve to determine whether an air gap is moved into the cabinet opening to connect it to the...Flush water into cabinet opening . Slowly route water supply line through hole in area shown. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is required. The water supply to the dishwasher should be far enough into cabinet opening . Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "ON" position. Attach the water supply line (...
... drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in area shown. Tape drain hose to the floor in cabinet to the front center of the dishwasher. Turn shutoff valve to determine whether an air gap is moved into the cabinet opening to connect it to the...Flush water into cabinet opening . Slowly route water supply line through hole in area shown. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is required. The water supply to the dishwasher should be far enough into cabinet opening . Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "ON" position. Attach the water supply line (...
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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. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Use pliers to disposer inlet. 10 Option B, No waste disposer - Use needle-nose pliers to...
... 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. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Use pliers to disposer inlet. 10 Option B, No waste disposer - Use needle-nose pliers to...
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...worktable without first covering with large blue drain hose clamp (provided). Doing so can result in cabinet opening to air gap. Do not use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. Using the precut slots in serious injury or cuts. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more ... the tub. Be sure to do so can result in the insulation, fasten the insulation over the molded hooks on open and move and install dishwasher. Attach drain hose to 5.1 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 3. If the drain hose was cut ribbed section. 2. Use pliers to avoid...
...worktable without first covering with large blue drain hose clamp (provided). Doing so can result in cabinet opening to air gap. Do not use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. Using the precut slots in serious injury or cuts. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more ... the tub. Be sure to do so can result in the insulation, fasten the insulation over the molded hooks on open and move and install dishwasher. Attach drain hose to 5.1 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 3. If the drain hose was cut ribbed section. 2. Use pliers to avoid...
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... remove terminal box cover. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 12 Make sure screw heads are facing to lower part of dishwasher tub. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Retain for later use. Route cord so that it does not touch...the left when tightening conduit nut. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Remove panel. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to unlock them. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the...
... remove terminal box cover. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 12 Make sure screw heads are facing to lower part of dishwasher tub. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Retain for later use. Route cord so that it does not touch...the left when tightening conduit nut. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Remove panel. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to unlock them. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the...
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... box. Make sure wires are secured. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to secure cover. WARNING Connect wires black to... FAQ tab. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Close cover ensuring wires are not pinched. Connect ground wire to do so. 13
... box. Make sure wires are secured. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to secure cover. WARNING Connect wires black to... FAQ tab. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Close cover ensuring wires are not pinched. Connect ground wire to do so. 13
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... leveling legs. Measure height of the countertop and the highest point on the underside of cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will need to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will be removed for additional clearance. NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening . The following provides ...instructions to adjust the leveling legs to set the dishwasher to the correct height for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Turn front and rear leveling legs to move. (Measurements are preset ...
... leveling legs. Measure height of the countertop and the highest point on the underside of cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will need to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will be removed for additional clearance. NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening . The following provides ...instructions to adjust the leveling legs to set the dishwasher to the correct height for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Turn front and rear leveling legs to move. (Measurements are preset ...
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...secured to 34" (86.4 cm) below the countertop. This will be securely attached to floor to avoid movement when the dishwasher is in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up to the cabinet. Prepare Water Supply Line Using 2 or more people to secure the bracket in the parts bag.... on the left and right-hand top of pliers, bend the tab down to move and install dishwasher. There are two brackets found in place. for the other side. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other injury. Option 1, Countertop Attachment Built-up floors...
...secured to 34" (86.4 cm) below the countertop. This will be securely attached to floor to avoid movement when the dishwasher is in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up to the cabinet. Prepare Water Supply Line Using 2 or more people to secure the bracket in the parts bag.... on the left and right-hand top of pliers, bend the tab down to move and install dishwasher. There are two brackets found in place. for the other side. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other injury. Option 1, Countertop Attachment Built-up floors...
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...not use Teflon®† tape with compression fittings. NOTE: Do not push on the front of the panel or on left side of the dishwasher. Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open and close to cabinet opening . †®TEFLON is a ...registered trademark of the cabinet opening . Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to do so Check that the ³⁄₄" connection is facing...
...not use Teflon®† tape with compression fittings. NOTE: Do not push on the front of the panel or on left side of the dishwasher. Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open and close to cabinet opening . †®TEFLON is a ...registered trademark of the cabinet opening . Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to do so Check that the ³⁄₄" connection is facing...
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...may be easier to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure to route end through hole in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. 17 IMPORTANT: If rear leveling legs were removed, cover the floor when moving the spring ... ground to back in the same notches on front of cabinet doors. Repeat for other side of the dishwasher. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is centered from under dishwasher. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to -side. Check that leveling legs are firmly...
...may be easier to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure to route end through hole in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. 17 IMPORTANT: If rear leveling legs were removed, cover the floor when moving the spring ... ground to back in the same notches on front of cabinet doors. Repeat for other side of the dishwasher. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is centered from under dishwasher. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to -side. Check that leveling legs are firmly...
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... sure both are secured. 19 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-in terminal box. Twist on wire...the washer. Securely tighten ground connector. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Gently tug on wires to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on UL listed/CSA approved wire connector...
... sure both are secured. 19 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-in terminal box. Twist on wire...the washer. Securely tighten ground connector. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Gently tug on wires to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on UL listed/CSA approved wire connector...
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... Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to -side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of this step. Connect wires black to black... inside terminal box. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher.
... Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to -side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of this step. Connect wires black to black... inside terminal box. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher.
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...shifting when door is opened . NOTE: Do not drop screws into bottom of this step. The dishwasher must be secured to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" ...Phillips-head screws (included). Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Visit www.whirlpool.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. If...
...shifting when door is opened . NOTE: Do not drop screws into bottom of this step. The dishwasher must be secured to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" ...Phillips-head screws (included). Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Visit www.whirlpool.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. If...
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... in death, fire, or electrical shock. Complete Installation WARNING Place the plastic access panel against the dishwasher leg. 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. Check that the lower edge of...
... in death, fire, or electrical shock. Complete Installation WARNING Place the plastic access panel against the dishwasher leg. 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. Check that the lower edge of...
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...water deposits. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the water sheeting action of rinse aid for good drying performance and controlling buildup of the dishwasher tub. Certain models are equipped with an optical water sensor so the first cycle will average 2-3 hours per load, but use less water ...9632; Is the door closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume light will flash until you press it to complete the shortest wash cycle. If Dishwasher Does Not Operate First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of these possible solutions work, please see "If...
...water deposits. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the water sheeting action of rinse aid for good drying performance and controlling buildup of the dishwasher tub. Certain models are equipped with an optical water sensor so the first cycle will average 2-3 hours per load, but use less water ...9632; Is the door closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume light will flash until you press it to complete the shortest wash cycle. If Dishwasher Does Not Operate First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of these possible solutions work, please see "If...