Energy Guide
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Dishwasher Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: MDB7749SA**, MDB7759SA**, MDB7760SA**, MDB8949SA**, MDB8959SA**, MDBH979SA** Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $31 ▼ $20 $...
Dishwasher Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: MDB7749SA**, MDB7759SA**, MDB7760SA**, MDB8949SA**, MDB8959SA**, MDBH979SA** Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $31 ▼ $20 $...
Installation Guide
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... don't follow instructions. These words mean: DANGER You can kill or hurt you don't immediately follow instructions. The dishwasher must be installed to meet all safety messages. We have provided many important safety messages in serious injury or cuts...you to potential hazards that can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements 6 Water Supply Requirements 6 ...
... don't follow instructions. These words mean: DANGER You can kill or hurt you don't immediately follow instructions. The dishwasher must be installed to meet all safety messages. We have provided many important safety messages in serious injury or cuts...you to potential hazards that can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements 6 Water Supply Requirements 6 ...
Installation Guide
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... trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 Check existing electrical supply. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Parts needed: All Installations Tools needed : *Must be made by a licensed electrical installer.
... trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 Check existing electrical supply. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Parts needed: All Installations Tools needed : *Must be made by a licensed electrical installer.
Installation Guide
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... Damage from your cabinetry. Location Requirements Grounded electrical supply required. The location where the dishwasher will be installed. The location must provide clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening for proper operation and appearance... level floor. (If floor at front of your dealer for installing your dishwasher at rear of time or in a location where it may be securely attached to dishwasher against freezing. If dishwasher will be installed must provide: ■ easy access to accurately measure dimensions ...
... Damage from your cabinetry. Location Requirements Grounded electrical supply required. The location where the dishwasher will be installed. The location must provide clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening for proper operation and appearance... level floor. (If floor at front of your dealer for installing your dishwasher at rear of time or in a location where it may be securely attached to dishwasher against freezing. If dishwasher will be installed must provide: ■ easy access to accurately measure dimensions ...
Installation Guide
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...drain line fittings. ■ If required, the air gap should be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. NOTE: ¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is not recommended. ■ A 90° elbow with ³⁄₄" hose connection with ...Number 4396897RP). Drain Requirements ■ A new drain hose is supplied with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that the electrical connection and wire...
...drain line fittings. ■ If required, the air gap should be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. NOTE: ¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is not recommended. ■ A 90° elbow with ³⁄₄" hose connection with ...Number 4396897RP). Drain Requirements ■ A new drain hose is supplied with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that the electrical connection and wire...
Installation Guide
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... far enough, follow the instructions in death or electrical shock. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. 7 If they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- New Utilities" section. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities Electrical...
... far enough, follow the instructions in death or electrical shock. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. 7 If they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- New Utilities" section. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities Electrical...
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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 floor ... to the right front side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Route cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm...
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 floor ... to the right front side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Route cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm...
Installation Guide
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... enough into the cabinet opening closest to the sink. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or side of the dishwasher. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. 9 Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. Tape drain hose to the... dishwasher should be made. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet to the front center of particles that is required. Flush water into cabinet ...
... enough into the cabinet opening closest to the sink. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or side of the dishwasher. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. 9 Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. Tape drain hose to the... dishwasher should be made. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet to the front center of particles that is required. Flush water into cabinet ...
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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. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into position. Option A, Waste disposer - Use pliers to waste tee with large blue drain hose clamp...
... 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. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into position. Option A, Waste disposer - Use pliers to waste tee with large blue drain hose clamp...
Installation Guide
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... installed in cabinet opening to unsnap it from access panel. 12 Remove panel. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. Remove and discard the plastic rail cover on the dishwasher. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¼ turn to do so can result in back or other ...injury. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on each side of the dishwasher frame. To remove the plastic rail cover, push upward and back to avoid damaging floor covering. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under...
... installed in cabinet opening to unsnap it from access panel. 12 Remove panel. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. Remove and discard the plastic rail cover on the dishwasher. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¼ turn to do so can result in back or other ...injury. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on each side of the dishwasher frame. To remove the plastic rail cover, push upward and back to avoid damaging floor covering. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under...
Installation Guide
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...continue with the power supply cord kit. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of your dishwasher. Make sure screw heads are facing to the left when tightening conduit nut. Retain for later use. Make Power Supply Cord Connection ...Option A, Power Supply Cord: Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 13 Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver...
...continue with the power supply cord kit. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of your dishwasher. Make sure screw heads are facing to the left when tightening conduit nut. Retain for later use. Make Power Supply Cord Connection ...Option A, Power Supply Cord: Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 13 Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver...
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... wires are tucked inside terminal box. Gently tug on wires to secure cover. Place wires inside box. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to green ground connector in...
... wires are tucked inside terminal box. Gently tug on wires to secure cover. Place wires inside box. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to green ground connector in...
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... secured to measure the lowest point on the floor). Attach the brackets using Option Number 2. 15 Put wheels in use. Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for additional clearance. NOTE: Shims must be removed for wheel position and the number of the countertop and the highest ...the factory for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening, but the dishwasher will need to the cabinet. add shims as needed . for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Built-up . Choose Attachment Option WARNING ...
... secured to measure the lowest point on the floor). Attach the brackets using Option Number 2. 15 Put wheels in use. Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for additional clearance. NOTE: Shims must be removed for wheel position and the number of the countertop and the highest ...the factory for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening, but the dishwasher will need to the cabinet. add shims as needed . for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Built-up . Choose Attachment Option WARNING ...
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...will be done later. Push bracket into slot on the left and right-hand top of the dishwasher collar as shown. Using a pair of pliers, bend the tab down to cabinet. 16 Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to cover the holes... the end of the tub. Option 1, Countertop Attachment Remove the brackets from the package and insert into the open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: Do not install...
...will be done later. Push bracket into slot on the left and right-hand top of the dishwasher collar as shown. Using a pair of pliers, bend the tab down to cabinet. 16 Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to cover the holes... the end of the tub. Option 1, Countertop Attachment Remove the brackets from the package and insert into the open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: Do not install...
Installation Guide
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.... 17 Reattach door spring to rear leg. Panel or console may dent. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of the panel or on wheels and move dishwasher close the door a few times. The screw can be put into the cabinet opening. Reattach door spring to rear leg. Using a nut driver or hex... the door closes by itself , move the tensioner to a higher number hole and replace the screw. Check that water line is near the center of dishwasher. If the door closes or falls open and close to cabinet opening . NOTE: Tensioners on the left side of opening and drain hose is on...
.... 17 Reattach door spring to rear leg. Panel or console may dent. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of the panel or on wheels and move dishwasher close the door a few times. The screw can be put into the cabinet opening. Reattach door spring to rear leg. Using a nut driver or hex... the door closes by itself , move the tensioner to a higher number hole and replace the screw. Check that water line is near the center of dishwasher. If the door closes or falls open and close to cabinet opening . NOTE: Tensioners on the left side of opening and drain hose is on...
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... level from side-to Water Supply Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. Remove cardboard from under dishwasher. Do not remove insulation blanket - Align front of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening . Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then...
... level from side-to Water Supply Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. Remove cardboard from under dishwasher. Do not remove insulation blanket - Align front of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening . Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then...
Installation Guide
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... pliers, check the tightness of the coupling. Connect to the drain hose stop. †®TEFLON is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Damage to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting up to...
... pliers, check the tightness of the coupling. Connect to the drain hose stop. †®TEFLON is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Damage to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting up to...
Installation Guide
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...towel. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Twist on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Using pliers, squeeze open the small green drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops. If needed, see website for animated ...representation of dishwasher tub. Do not use an extension cord. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under the washer. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the...
...towel. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Twist on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Using pliers, squeeze open the small green drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops. If needed, see website for animated ...representation of dishwasher tub. Do not use an extension cord. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under the washer. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the...
Installation Guide
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...and lower spray arm of cover. This will keep screws from falling into bottom of this step. Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are not pinched. Visit www.whirlpool... inside terminal box. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of...
...and lower spray arm of cover. This will keep screws from falling into bottom of this step. Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are not pinched. Visit www.whirlpool... inside terminal box. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of...
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... tub. Reinstall the lower dish rack. Tighten bracket screws. 22 Open door and check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). If it from... towel from shifting when door is opened . If securing with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Secure dishwasher to countertop Locate brackets on both sides. Check that sides of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. If spacing is properly centered...
... tub. Reinstall the lower dish rack. Tighten bracket screws. 22 Open door and check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). If it from... towel from shifting when door is opened . If securing with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Secure dishwasher to countertop Locate brackets on both sides. Check that sides of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. If spacing is properly centered...