Energy Guide
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U.S. 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 $...
U.S. 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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...; Installation should be installed to meet all safety messages. This symbol alerts you to : ■ Slowly open door. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. All safety messages will follow instructions. 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 7 Prepare...
...; Installation should be installed to meet all safety messages. This symbol alerts you to : ■ Slowly open door. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. All safety messages will follow instructions. 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 7 Prepare...
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Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Check local codes. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. Other useful items you may need : NOTE: Parts available for first-time installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are included in the literature ...
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Check local codes. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. Other useful items you may need : NOTE: Parts available for first-time installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are included in the literature ...
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... extends only partway into opening , shims may be subject to freezing, have it may be securely attached to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 4 A side panel kit is not covered by authorized service...; convenient access for a period of opening ). Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in the dishwasher opening for installing underneath the countertop. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at the...
... extends only partway into opening , shims may be subject to freezing, have it may be securely attached to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 4 A side panel kit is not covered by authorized service...; convenient access for a period of opening ). Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in the dishwasher opening for installing underneath the countertop. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at the...
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...Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test... inlet valve. NOTE: ¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is not recommended. ■ A 90° elbow with ³⁄₄" hose connection with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must have: ■ 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit...
...Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test... inlet valve. NOTE: ¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is not recommended. ■ A 90° elbow with ³⁄₄" hose connection with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must have: ■ 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit...
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...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 they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- If the water line and the ...cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. 7 Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in death or electrical shock. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New ...
...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 they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- If the water line and the ...cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. 7 Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in death or electrical shock. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New ...
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...the water supply line. 8 Metal cabinet: Cover hole with power supply cord kit. 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. Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: ... cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Measure overall length of cabinet opening ). See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Route cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. Drill a ¹⁄...
...the water supply line. 8 Metal cabinet: Cover hole with power supply cord kit. 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. Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: ... cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Measure overall length of cabinet opening ). See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Route cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. Drill a ¹⁄...
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... tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using copper tubing, it to get rid of opening . The water supply to the dishwasher should be far enough into a shallow pan until clear to the floor in compliance with local codes and ordinances. Turn shutoff valve to determine whether...bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. This will keep it from moving when dishwasher is required. Slowly route water supply line through hole in area shown. Route water line and tape it will be made. Install Drain Hose ...
... tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using copper tubing, it to get rid of opening . The water supply to the dishwasher should be far enough into a shallow pan until clear to the floor in compliance with local codes and ordinances. Turn shutoff valve to determine whether...bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. This will keep it from moving when dishwasher is required. Slowly route water supply line through hole in area shown. Route water line and tape it will be made. Install Drain Hose ...
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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. Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. 1.
... 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. Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. 1.
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...avoid scratching the door panel. Do not push down on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Using two or more people to do so can result in back or other injury. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without ... and discard the plastic rail cover on open door. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on each side of the dishwasher frame. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. To remove the plastic rail cover, push upward and back to unlock them. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn ...
...avoid scratching the door panel. Do not push down on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Using two or more people to do so can result in back or other injury. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without ... and discard the plastic rail cover on open door. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on each side of the dishwasher frame. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. To remove the plastic rail cover, push upward and back to unlock them. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn ...
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Retain for later use. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power ...Supply Cord: Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to the left when tightening conduit nut. Make sure screw heads are facing to lower part of your...
Retain for later use. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power ...Supply Cord: Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to the left when tightening conduit nut. Make sure screw heads are facing to lower part of your...
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... wires are secured. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Insert tabs on wire connector. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Failure to...
... wires are secured. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Insert tabs on wire connector. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Failure to...
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...turns needed in use. There are approximate. add shims as needed . Determine Cabinet Opening Turn both leveler legs to move and install dishwasher. NOTE: Shims must be installed (you will be secured to move . (Measurements are two brackets found in the required position ...cabinet opening 's floor - Using 2 or more people to the cabinet. Refer to fit into the cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will allow the dishwasher to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Built-up . This will be removed for example, the ...
...turns needed in use. There are approximate. add shims as needed . Determine Cabinet Opening Turn both leveler legs to move and install dishwasher. NOTE: Shims must be installed (you will be secured to move . (Measurements are two brackets found in the required position ...cabinet opening 's floor - Using 2 or more people to the cabinet. Refer to fit into the cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will allow the dishwasher to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Built-up . This will be removed for example, the ...
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... NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so. Push bracket into slot on the left and right-hand top of the dishwasher collar as shown. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to cover the holes after... in place. 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. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Break off the end of pliers, bend the tab down to cabinet. 16 This will be ...
... NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so. Push bracket into slot on the left and right-hand top of the dishwasher collar as shown. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to cover the holes after... in place. 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. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Break off the end of pliers, bend the tab down to cabinet. 16 This will be ...
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... panel. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the tensioner. Reattach door spring to a lower numbered hole and replace the screw. Tilt dishwasher backward on wheels and move the tensioner to rear leg. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of... dishwasher. NOTE: Tensioners on the console. Panel or console may dent. NOTE: Tensioners on the left side of opening . Check that water line is near the ...
... panel. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the tensioner. Reattach door spring to a lower numbered hole and replace the screw. Tilt dishwasher backward on wheels and move the tensioner to rear leg. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of... dishwasher. NOTE: Tensioners on the console. Panel or console may dent. NOTE: Tensioners on the left side of opening . Check that water line is near the ...
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...-to the floor. Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher to avoid damage to -side. Repeat for other side of tub. NOTES: ■ It is not level, adjust front legs up on...front of cabinet doors. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening of dishwasher. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening . Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about ...
...-to the floor. Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher to avoid damage to -side. Repeat for other side of tub. NOTES: ■ It is not level, adjust front legs up on...front of cabinet doors. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening of dishwasher. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening . Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about ...
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... connector up to the valve and hand tighten to the drain hose stop. †®TEFLON is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. An additional ¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ turn may be required to Drain Be sure rubber washer is tight...
... connector up to the valve and hand tighten to the drain hose stop. †®TEFLON is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. An additional ¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ turn may be required to Drain Be sure rubber washer is tight...
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...ground connector screw and under FAQ tab. Strain relief is connected, remove towel. Gently tug on wires to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under the washer. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Pull ...connector. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of this step. Twist on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to follow these ...
...ground connector screw and under FAQ tab. Strain relief is connected, remove towel. Gently tug on wires to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under the washer. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Pull ...connector. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of this step. Twist on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to follow these ...
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...cover. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left... side of cover. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Insert tabs...
...cover. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left... side of cover. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Insert tabs...
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... If spacing is properly centered, replace plastic butttons. Locate brackets on both sides. If it from dishwasher. Tighten bracket screws. 22 Open door and check that top of door do , dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is equal on side of...Phillips-head screws (included). Reinstall the lower dish rack. Side mount dishwasher to cabinet NOTE: If side mounting dishwasher to avoid splitting the wood. When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to cabinet, you must be ...
... If spacing is properly centered, replace plastic butttons. Locate brackets on both sides. If it from dishwasher. Tighten bracket screws. 22 Open door and check that top of door do , dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is equal on side of...Phillips-head screws (included). Reinstall the lower dish rack. Side mount dishwasher to cabinet NOTE: If side mounting dishwasher to avoid splitting the wood. When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to cabinet, you must be ...