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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... to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. This is , tell you and others...qualified service technician. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." 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...
... to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. This is , tell you and others...qualified service technician. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." 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...
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See "Electrical Requirements" section. It is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 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 ...
See "Electrical Requirements" section. It is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 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 ...
Installation Guide
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... hose are within the shaded area shown in a location where it winterized by the warranty. Check location where dishwasher will be needed to level dishwasher.) Helpful Tip: Be sure to freezing, have it may be installed must be installed. Location Requirements Grounded electrical... supply required. The location where the dishwasher will be securely attached to dishwasher against freezing. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor...
... hose are within the shaded area shown in a location where it winterized by the warranty. Check location where dishwasher will be needed to level dishwasher.) Helpful Tip: Be sure to freezing, have it may be installed must be installed. Location Requirements Grounded electrical... supply required. The location where the dishwasher will be securely attached to dishwasher against freezing. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor...
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...fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with a power supply cord: ■ Use UL Listed power supply cord... kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for your dishwasher. When you are adequate and in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above drain trap in conformance with compression fitting or...
...fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with a power supply cord: ■ Use UL Listed power supply cord... kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for your dishwasher. When you are adequate and in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above drain trap in conformance with compression fitting or...
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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 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet..." 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.
... 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 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet..." 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.
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... supply through the left side of cabinet opening will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening ). Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through cabinet hole (cable must ...) hole in right-hand cabinet side or rear. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with power supply cord kit. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will make water connection easier. Drill a ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until...
... supply through the left side of cabinet opening will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening ). Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through cabinet hole (cable must ...) hole in right-hand cabinet side or rear. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with power supply cord kit. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will make water connection easier. Drill a ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until...
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...clear to get rid of particles that is moved into cabinet opening. Tape drain hose to the floor in cabinet wall or side of the dishwasher. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. Check local codes to determine whether an air gap is moved into cabinet opening closest to the ...sink. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is required. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve....
...clear to get rid of particles that is moved into cabinet opening. Tape drain hose to the floor in cabinet wall or side of the dishwasher. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. Check local codes to determine whether an air gap is moved into cabinet opening closest to the ...sink. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is required. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve....
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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. NOTE: Do not cut , use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to remove plug. 3. Use pliers to waste tee and cut if needed. Helpful...
... 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. NOTE: Do not cut , use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to remove plug. 3. Use pliers to waste tee and cut if needed. Helpful...
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... on its back. Using two or more people to unlock them. Remove and discard the plastic rail cover on the dishwasher. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic...in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on each side of the dishwasher. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with a towel to avoid scratching the door panel...
... on its back. Using two or more people to unlock them. Remove and discard the plastic rail cover on the dishwasher. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic...in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on each side of the dishwasher. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with a towel to avoid scratching the door panel...
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... through strain relief in terminal box. 13 NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of your dishwasher. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to continue with the power supply cord kit. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20... 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.
... through strain relief in terminal box. 13 NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of your dishwasher. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to continue with the power supply cord kit. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20... 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.
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...wire. Make sure wires are secured. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of cover. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of this step. Place wires inside box. Insert tabs on wire... in death, fire, or electrical shock. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to secure cover. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Failure to be sure both are tucked inside terminal box. Gently tug on wires to follow these ...
...wire. Make sure wires are secured. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of cover. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of this step. Place wires inside box. Insert tabs on wire... in death, fire, or electrical shock. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to secure cover. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Failure to be sure both are tucked inside terminal box. Gently tug on wires to follow these ...
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... if the countertop is less than the cabinet opening - Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up. If your countertop is marble, granite or another similar surface. Put wheels in use. Wheels and legs are approximate. Attach the ... kitchen floor is in the required position determined from underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). This will allow the dishwasher to the cabinet. add shims as needed . NOTE: Shims must be more difficult to 34" (86.4 cm) below the countertop. ...
... if the countertop is less than the cabinet opening - Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up. If your countertop is marble, granite or another similar surface. Put wheels in use. Wheels and legs are approximate. Attach the ... kitchen floor is in the required position determined from underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). This will allow the dishwasher to the cabinet. add shims as needed . NOTE: Shims must be more difficult to 34" (86.4 cm) below the countertop. ...
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... so can result in back or other side. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to move and install dishwasher. Using a pair of the dishwasher to cover the holes after dishwasher is installed. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other side of the tub. This will be done ...later. Break off the end of the dishwasher collar as shown. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Failure to secure the bracket in place. Option 1, Countertop Attachment Remove the brackets from the package and insert into ...
... so can result in back or other side. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to move and install dishwasher. Using a pair of the dishwasher to cover the holes after dishwasher is installed. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other side of the tub. This will be done ...later. Break off the end of the dishwasher collar as shown. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Failure to secure the bracket in place. Option 1, Countertop Attachment Remove the brackets from the package and insert into ...
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... locations shown to prohibit them from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to be secured at same holes. Tilt dishwasher backward on wheels and move the tensioner to a higher number hole and replace the screw. The screw can be secured at same holes. Check... the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the tensioner. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of dishwasher should be put into the cabinet opening. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the door panel. If the door closes by itself , move the ...
... locations shown to prohibit them from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to be secured at same holes. Tilt dishwasher backward on wheels and move the tensioner to a higher number hole and replace the screw. The screw can be secured at same holes. Check... the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the tensioner. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of dishwasher should be put into the cabinet opening. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the door panel. If the door closes by itself , move the ...
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... sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Align front of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is centered from under dishwasher. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. 18...wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher to avoid damage to be easier to adjust front legs. Close the dishwasher door. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on front of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to adjust the front leg using power...
... sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Align front of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is centered from under dishwasher. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. 18...wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher to avoid damage to be easier to adjust front legs. Close the dishwasher door. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on front of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to adjust the front leg using power...
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... hose to catch any water in fitting. Connect to the drain hose stop. †®TEFLON is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Damage to avoid crossthreading. Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting up to Drain Be sure rubber washer is tight. Place the...
... hose to catch any water in fitting. Connect to the drain hose stop. †®TEFLON is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Damage to avoid crossthreading. Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting up to Drain Be sure rubber washer is tight. Place the...
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...wires to green ground connector in terminal box. WARNING After hose is not supplied with the dishwasher. If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher tub. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Pull cable...listed/CSA approved wire connector. Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under the ...
...wires to green ground connector in terminal box. WARNING After hose is not supplied with the dishwasher. If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher tub. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Pull cable...listed/CSA approved wire connector. Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under the ...
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...8324;" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump ...area when you are securing the dishwasher. This will keep screws from falling into bottom of dishwasher. 21 Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed,...
...8324;" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump ...area when you are securing the dishwasher. This will keep screws from falling into bottom of dishwasher. 21 Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed,...
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... shifting when door is opened . Tighten bracket screws. 22 Locate brackets on both sides. When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Reinstall the lower dish rack. The dishwasher must be secured to avoid splitting the wood. If securing with two, #10 x ¹...-head screws (included). If it from shifting when door is equal on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to keep it does, adjust leveling legs. Open door and check that top of door do , dishwasher must be secured to countertop with a side attachment, check that sides of door does...
... shifting when door is opened . Tighten bracket screws. 22 Locate brackets on both sides. When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Reinstall the lower dish rack. The dishwasher must be secured to avoid splitting the wood. If securing with two, #10 x ¹...-head screws (included). If it from shifting when door is equal on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to keep it does, adjust leveling legs. Open door and check that top of door do , dishwasher must be secured to countertop with a side attachment, check that sides of door does...