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..., drain hose and lower rack. This is , tell you and others are not followed. WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. ■ Observe all safety messages. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER"...Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing 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 Water Supply Line 15 Move...
..., drain hose and lower rack. This is , tell you and others are not followed. WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. ■ Observe all safety messages. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER"...Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing 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 Water Supply Line 15 Move...
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... and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Parts needed: All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are included in dishwasher. In addition, for purchase in plumbing supply stores. Check existing electrical supply.
... and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Parts needed: All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are included in dishwasher. In addition, for purchase in plumbing supply stores. Check existing electrical supply.
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... appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to water, electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for loading and unloading dishes. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. A side panel kit is available from your... cabinetry. Motor should not touch the floor. The location must be subject to dishwasher against freezing. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at rear of ...
... appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to water, electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for loading and unloading dishes. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. A side panel kit is available from your... cabinetry. Motor should not touch the floor. The location must be subject to dishwasher against freezing. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at rear of ...
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...provided) will be needed to connect to 862 kPa) water pressure can be connected to an air gap. ■ Make sure to use with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in conformance with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line ...Copper wire only. Outlet must have: ■ 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- When you are adequate and in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. copper tubing with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ■ A ...
...provided) will be needed to connect to 862 kPa) water pressure can be connected to an air gap. ■ Make sure to use with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in conformance with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line ...Copper wire only. Outlet must have: ■ 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- When you are adequate and in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. copper tubing with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ■ A ...
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...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 ... a cabinet next to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in cabinet side or rear. Failure to the dishwasher cabinet opening. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the "Install Drain Hose" 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. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet ... a cabinet next to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in cabinet side or rear. Failure to the dishwasher cabinet opening. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the "Install Drain Hose" section.
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...Drill a ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) hole in area shown. Measure overall length of cabinet opening will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Route cable from power supply through the left side... included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). This will make water connection easier. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening from the right-hand side. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm)...
...Drill a ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) hole in area shown. Measure overall length of cabinet opening will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Route cable from power supply through the left side... included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). This will make water connection easier. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening from the right-hand side. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm)...
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...air gap is required. Tape drain hose to the floor in cabinet wall or side of the opening . This will keep it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening closest to the sink. Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water ...be far enough into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of particles that is in area shown. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening where drain connection will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve located under ...
...air gap is required. Tape drain hose to the floor in cabinet wall or side of the opening . This will keep it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening closest to the sink. Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water ...be far enough into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of particles that is in area shown. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening where drain connection will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve located under ...
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... vibration 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. IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of the hose, keep the hose away from air gap to waste tee with air gap 1. Attach...
... vibration 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. IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of the hose, keep the hose away from air gap to waste tee with air gap 1. Attach...
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... provided) to connect from waste tee to air gap with large blue drain hose clamp (provided). Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. Use pliers to fasten the insulation down on open and move and install... open door. Option D, No waste disposer - Do not use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to move into position. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Failure to avoid scratching the door panel. 11 Doing so can result in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Connect rubber...
... provided) to connect from waste tee to air gap with large blue drain hose clamp (provided). Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. Use pliers to fasten the insulation down on open and move and install... open door. Option D, No waste disposer - Do not use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to move into position. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Failure to avoid scratching the door panel. 11 Doing so can result in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Connect rubber...
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... are facing to unlock them. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of dishwasher tub. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply...8260;₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to continue with the power supply cord kit. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief.
... are facing to unlock them. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of dishwasher tub. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply...8260;₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to continue with the power supply cord kit. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief.
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... Tighten strain relief screws to do so. 13 Place wires inside box. Make sure wires are not pinched. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Twist on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to green ground connector in...driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to be sure both are secured. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. If needed, see website for animated representation of cover. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL ...
... Tighten strain relief screws to do so. 13 Place wires inside box. Make sure wires are not pinched. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Twist on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to green ground connector in...driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to be sure both are secured. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. If needed, see website for animated representation of cover. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL ...
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...Measurements are preset at the factory for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Turn front and rear leveling legs to floor where dishwasher will be removed for your cabinet opening height is less than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear leveling legs can be installed (you... high cabinet opening from underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Determine Cabinet Opening Your dishwasher has leveling legs. Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 14 NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening . Refer to adjust the leveling legs. The ...
...Measurements are preset at the factory for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Turn front and rear leveling legs to floor where dishwasher will be removed for your cabinet opening height is less than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear leveling legs can be installed (you... high cabinet opening from underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Determine Cabinet Opening Your dishwasher has leveling legs. Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 14 NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening . Refer to adjust the leveling legs. The ...
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... two brackets found in place. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. 15 Repeat this step for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into the open slots on the left...Attachment For marble, granite, or other side. Using a pair of the dishwasher collar as needed in back or other injury. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Prepare Water Supply Line Using 2 or more people to avoid movement when the dishwasher is higher than the cabinet opening - Copper tubing only: Slide nut,...
... two brackets found in place. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. 15 Repeat this step for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into the open slots on the left...Attachment For marble, granite, or other side. Using a pair of the dishwasher collar as needed in back or other injury. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Prepare Water Supply Line Using 2 or more people to avoid movement when the dishwasher is higher than the cabinet opening - Copper tubing only: Slide nut,...
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...connection: Secure nut to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open and close to cabinet opening . †®TEFLON is a registered trademark of the dishwasher. Failure to do so Check that the ³⁄₄" connection is on the left and right sides. If the door closes or falls ...or adjustable wrench. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the cabinet opening . NOTE: Springs should be adjusted. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of utilities. Panel or console may dent. Attach such that water line is facing upward as it from moving the spring ...
...connection: Secure nut to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open and close to cabinet opening . †®TEFLON is a registered trademark of the dishwasher. Failure to do so Check that the ³⁄₄" connection is on the left and right sides. If the door closes or falls ...or adjustable wrench. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the cabinet opening . NOTE: Springs should be adjusted. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of utilities. Panel or console may dent. Attach such that water line is facing upward as it from moving the spring ...
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...It is level. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Check that dishwasher is plumb. If dishwasher is level from under dishwasher. Align front of tub. You may be easier to adjust front legs. Close and latch the door, and place level against the... front panel. IMPORTANT: If rear leveling legs were removed, cover the floor when moving the spring end toward the back of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure to back in the same notches on front of the...
...It is level. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Check that dishwasher is plumb. If dishwasher is level from under dishwasher. Align front of tub. You may be easier to adjust front legs. Close and latch the door, and place level against the... front panel. IMPORTANT: If rear leveling legs were removed, cover the floor when moving the spring end toward the back of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure to back in the same notches on front of the...
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... be sure both are secured. 19 Do not use an extension cord. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Twist on wires to green ground connector in Cabinet Opening" section. Gently tug on UL listed/CSA approved wire... strain relief in type strain relief. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Option B, Direct Wire: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under the washer....
... be sure both are secured. 19 Do not use an extension cord. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Twist on wires to green ground connector in Cabinet Opening" section. Gently tug on UL listed/CSA approved wire... strain relief in type strain relief. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Option B, Direct Wire: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under the washer....
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...back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. This will keep screws from falling into pump area when you are not pinched. Use...® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Make sure wires are tucked inside terminal box. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ... tab. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm...
...back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. This will keep screws from falling into pump area when you are not pinched. Use...® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Make sure wires are tucked inside terminal box. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ... tab. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm...
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... is equal on side of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. Reinstall the lower dish rack. If it from dishwasher. NOTE: Do not drop screws into bottom of this step. If spacing is opened . If needed, see website for animated representation of... ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Locate brackets on both sides. Side mount dishwasher to cabinet NOTE: If side mounting dishwasher to cabinet, you must be secured to avoid splitting the wood. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to keep it from shifting when door is not equal...
... is equal on side of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. Reinstall the lower dish rack. If it from dishwasher. NOTE: Do not drop screws into bottom of this step. If spacing is opened . If needed, see website for animated representation of... ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Locate brackets on both sides. Side mount dishwasher to cabinet NOTE: If side mounting dishwasher to cabinet, you must be secured to avoid splitting the wood. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to keep it from shifting when door is not equal...
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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. Failure to lock into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Reconnect Power ... shock. The fasteners slot will be straight up and down when properly locked. 22 Check that the lower edge of dishwasher tub. Complete Installation WARNING Place the plastic access panel against the dishwasher leg. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into place. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Adjust if necessary. Do not use an...
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. Failure to lock into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Reconnect Power ... shock. The fasteners slot will be straight up and down when properly locked. 22 Check that the lower edge of dishwasher tub. Complete Installation WARNING Place the plastic access panel against the dishwasher leg. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into place. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Adjust if necessary. Do not use an...
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...failure. If you do this when adding a dish during the middle of a cycle.) NOTE: If a braided supply hose is used . ■ Start dishwasher and allow it again. (You must make sure the door is not working properly. After the first 2 minutes, unlatch door, wait 5 seconds, then ...3.5 hours. Start/Resume light may flash: When pressing Start/Resume, you press it to complete the shortest wash cycle. Designed with your dishwasher washes longer to ensure exceptional cleaning. Check that you have been installed and no steps were skipped. Check that there is working properly, ...
...failure. If you do this when adding a dish during the middle of a cycle.) NOTE: If a braided supply hose is used . ■ Start dishwasher and allow it again. (You must make sure the door is not working properly. After the first 2 minutes, unlatch door, wait 5 seconds, then ...3.5 hours. Start/Resume light may flash: When pressing Start/Resume, you press it to complete the shortest wash cycle. Designed with your dishwasher washes longer to ensure exceptional cleaning. Check that you have been installed and no steps were skipped. Check that there is working properly, ...