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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.... Doing so can happen if the instructions are very important. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. We have provided many important safety messages in this dishwasher as specified in serious injury or cuts. Always read and obey all...all governing codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of the dishwasher. The dishwasher must be performed by a qualified service technician. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements...
.... Doing so can happen if the instructions are very important. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. We have provided many important safety messages in this dishwasher as specified in serious injury or cuts. Always read and obey all...all governing codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of the dishwasher. The dishwasher must be performed by a qualified service technician. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements...
Installation Guide
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... the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in plumbing supply stores. See "Electrical Requirements" section. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation.
... the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in plumbing supply stores. See "Electrical Requirements" section. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation.
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...not covered by authorized service personnel. The location must provide: ■ easy access to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in the dishwasher opening , shims may be subject to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at rear of your dealer ... or in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 4 Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to freezing, have it may...
...not covered by authorized service personnel. The location must provide: ■ easy access to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in the dishwasher opening , shims may be subject to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at rear of your dealer ... or in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 4 Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to freezing, have it may...
Installation Guide
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...Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of the counter, or be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. Water Supply Requirements ■ A hot water line with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that meets all current AHAM/... ■ Copper wire only. drain line fittings. ■ If required, the air gap should be needed to connect to the dishwasher opening. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with the air gap installation instructions. NOTE: ¹...
...Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of the counter, or be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. Water Supply Requirements ■ A hot water line with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that meets all current AHAM/... ■ Copper wire only. drain line fittings. ■ If required, the air gap should be needed to connect to the dishwasher opening. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with the air gap installation instructions. NOTE: ¹...
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..." 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. If they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- New Utilities" section. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations...
..." 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. If they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- New Utilities" section. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations...
Installation Guide
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...;" (1.3 cm) hole in cabinet side or rear. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. 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... Dimensions" section. Measure overall length of cabinet opening will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening ). Route cable from power supply through the left side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8...
...;" (1.3 cm) hole in cabinet side or rear. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. 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... Dimensions" section. Measure overall length of cabinet opening will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening ). Route cable from power supply through the left side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8...
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... moved into cabinet opening. This will keep it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. ...configuration that could clog the inlet valve. Tape drain hose to the floor in cabinet wall or side of the dishwasher. Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using copper tubing..., it will be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of the opening closest to the sink. The water supply to get ...
... moved into cabinet opening. This will keep it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. ...configuration that could clog the inlet valve. Tape drain hose to the floor in cabinet wall or side of the dishwasher. Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using copper tubing..., it will be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of the opening closest to the sink. The water supply to get ...
Installation Guide
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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. If the drain hose was cut if needed. Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of drain hose to waste tee and cut , use...
... 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. If the drain hose was cut if needed. Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of drain hose to waste tee and cut , use...
Installation Guide
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...rail cover on each side of the dishwasher frame. Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on open door. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use ...Remove panel. Do not push down on its back. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on the dishwasher. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with a towel to ...
...rail cover on each side of the dishwasher frame. Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on open door. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use ...Remove panel. Do not push down on its back. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on the dishwasher. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with a towel to ...
Installation Guide
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... are facing to continue with the power supply cord kit. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of your dishwasher. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 13 Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply...
... are facing to continue with the power supply cord kit. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of your dishwasher. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 13 Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply...
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Do not use an extension cord. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Twist on wire connectors. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of cover. Gently tug on wires to secure cover. Insert ...power supply cord to secure cord. If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Tighten strain relief screws to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Close cover ensuring wires are not pinched. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to follow these instructions can result in ...
Do not use an extension cord. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Twist on wire connectors. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of cover. Gently tug on wires to secure cover. Insert ...power supply cord to secure cord. If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Tighten strain relief screws to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Close cover ensuring wires are not pinched. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to follow these instructions can result in ...
Installation Guide
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...on the underside of turns needed in use. Attach the brackets using Option Number 1 if the countertop is in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up to the cabinet. Determine Cabinet Opening Turn both leveler legs to move . (Measurements are two brackets found in the parts bag. This ... 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 measure the lowest point on the floor). Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the...
...on the underside of turns needed in use. Attach the brackets using Option Number 1 if the countertop is in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up to the cabinet. Determine Cabinet Opening Turn both leveler legs to move . (Measurements are two brackets found in the parts bag. This ... 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 measure the lowest point on the floor). Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the...
Installation Guide
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...Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to cover the holes after dishwasher is installed. This will keep it from tipping, open slots on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in toward the side of the dishwasher so that it keeps the bracket in place. Using a pair of pliers... keep screws from falling into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to do so. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other side of the dishwasher. Failure to cabinet. 16 Push the plastic buttons out of the side ...
...Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to cover the holes after dishwasher is installed. This will keep it from tipping, open slots on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in toward the side of the dishwasher so that it keeps the bracket in place. Using a pair of pliers... keep screws from falling into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to do so. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other side of the dishwasher. Failure to cabinet. 16 Push the plastic buttons out of the side ...
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...hex socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of the panel or on the left side of opening . Tilt dishwasher backward on the front of dishwasher. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of utilities. NOTE: Do not push on wheels and move the tensioner to cabinet opening . The ...screw can be adjusted. 17 When door is unlatched and door opens by itself , move dishwasher close the door a few times. Reattach door spring to prohibit them from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to rear...
...hex socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of the panel or on the left side of opening . Tilt dishwasher backward on the front of dishwasher. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of utilities. NOTE: Do not push on wheels and move the tensioner to cabinet opening . The ...screw can be adjusted. 17 When door is unlatched and door opens by itself , move dishwasher close the door a few times. Reattach door spring to prohibit them from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to rear...
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... then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. 18 NOTES: ■ It is plumb. Align front of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is level. Repeat for other side of tub. IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the...installations, it may need to adjust alignment to -side. Check that dishwasher is level from side-to be easier to adjust front legs. Close the dishwasher door. You may be even with front of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to adjust the front leg using power cord, ...
... then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. 18 NOTES: ■ It is plumb. Align front of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is level. Repeat for other side of tub. IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the...installations, it may need to adjust alignment to -side. Check that dishwasher is level from side-to be easier to adjust front legs. Close the dishwasher door. You may be even with front of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to adjust the front leg using power cord, ...
Installation Guide
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... gasket. If leak occurs, repeat previous step. Connect 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 elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open ended...
... gasket. If leak occurs, repeat previous step. Connect 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 elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open ended...
Installation Guide
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... cord was connected earlier, proceed to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of this step. Securely tighten ground connector. Strain relief is connected, remove towel. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge... dishwasher wiring. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect ...
... cord was connected earlier, proceed to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of this step. Securely tighten ground connector. Strain relief is connected, remove towel. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge... dishwasher wiring. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect ...
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... Tighten strain relief screws to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of dishwasher. 21 Place wires inside box. Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to secure cover. This will keep screws from ...;" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to -side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are not pinched. Make sure...
... Tighten strain relief screws to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of dishwasher. 21 Place wires inside box. Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to secure cover. This will keep screws from ...;" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to -side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are not pinched. Make sure...
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... #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Open door and check that sides of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with a side attachment, check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is opened . Locate brackets on side of door does not contact screws, brackets...Remove towel from shifting when door is opened . Tighten bracket screws. 22 Reinstall the lower dish rack. Side mount dishwasher to cabinet NOTE: If side mounting dishwasher to cabinet, you must be recentered. If they do not rub against the screw heads. If spacing is properly ...
... #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Open door and check that sides of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with a side attachment, check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is opened . Locate brackets on side of door does not contact screws, brackets...Remove towel from shifting when door is opened . Tighten bracket screws. 22 Reinstall the lower dish rack. Side mount dishwasher to cabinet NOTE: If side mounting dishwasher to cabinet, you must be recentered. If they do not rub against the screw heads. If spacing is properly ...