Installation Guide
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...or hurt you what can be exercised when the appliance is , tell you how to : ■ Slowly open door. 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... Utilities 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Prepare Dishwasher 11 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Choose Attachment Option 15 Prepare Water Supply Line 15 Move...
...or hurt you what can be exercised when the appliance is , tell you how to : ■ Slowly open door. 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... Utilities 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Prepare Dishwasher 11 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Choose Attachment Option 15 Prepare Water Supply Line 15 Move...
Installation Guide
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... installer. See "Electrical Requirements" section. It is recommended that electrical connections be the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher. Check local codes. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Parts needed: All Installations Tools needed: Other parts...
... installer. See "Electrical Requirements" section. It is recommended that electrical connections be the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher. Check local codes. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Parts needed: All Installations Tools needed: Other parts...
Installation Guide
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... easy access to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at front of opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. ■ convenient access for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to water, electricity ...and drain. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in the dishwasher opening is available from your cabinetry. The location must provide clearance between the side of time or in a location where it winterized...
... easy access to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at front of opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. ■ convenient access for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to water, electricity ...and drain. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in the dishwasher opening is available from your cabinetry. The location must provide clearance between the side of time or in a location where it winterized...
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...local codes and ordinances. ■ Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. 6 Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number...Water Supply Requirements ■ A hot water line with 20 to 120 psi (138 to 862 kPa) water pressure can be installed in accordance with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must have: ■ 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- NOTE: ¹⁄₂" minimum plastic ...
...local codes and ordinances. ■ Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. 6 Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number...Water Supply Requirements ■ A hot water line with 20 to 120 psi (138 to 862 kPa) water pressure can be installed in accordance with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must have: ■ 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- NOTE: ¹⁄₂" minimum plastic ...
Installation Guide
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... Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. New Utilities" section. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. If they do so can result in death or electrical shock. See "Product and...
... Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. New Utilities" section. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. If they do so can result in death or electrical shock. See "Product and...
Installation Guide
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...cabinet side or rear. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Measure overall length of cabinet opening will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through cabinet hole (cable must.... Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. 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 power supply through the left side of copper tubing for the water supply...
...cabinet side or rear. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Measure overall length of cabinet opening will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through cabinet hole (cable must.... Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. 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 power supply through the left side of copper tubing for the water supply...
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...through hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve. This will keep it from moving when dishwasher is in area shown. Check local codes to determine whether an air gap is moved into the cabinet opening . This will prohibit it from... moving when dishwasher is required. Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using copper tubing, it will...
...through hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve. This will keep it from moving when dishwasher is in area shown. Check local codes to determine whether an air gap is moved into the cabinet opening . This will prohibit it from... moving when dishwasher is required. Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using copper tubing, it will...
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. Option C, Waste disposer - Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into disposer. 2. no air gap 1. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Attach...
... 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. Option C, Waste disposer - Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into disposer. 2. no air gap 1. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Attach...
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...-type clamp (not provided). 3. Tip Over Hazard Do not use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to air gap with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Using the precut slots in cabinet opening to fasten the insulation down on the tub. with large drain hose clamp (provided). NOTE: Do ...in serious injury or cuts. Be sure to avoid damaging floor covering. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. If the drain hose was cut, use dishwasher until installed in the insulation, fasten the insulation over the molded hooks on open and move and install...
...-type clamp (not provided). 3. Tip Over Hazard Do not use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to air gap with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Using the precut slots in cabinet opening to fasten the insulation down on the tub. with large drain hose clamp (provided). NOTE: Do ...in serious injury or cuts. Be sure to avoid damaging floor covering. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. If the drain hose was cut, use dishwasher until installed in the insulation, fasten the insulation over the molded hooks on open and move and install...
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...;₄ turn counterclockwise to the left when tightening conduit nut. Retain for later use. Strain relief is provided with the installation of your dishwasher. Remove panel. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 12 Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Route cord so that... it does not touch dishwasher motor to continue with the power supply cord kit. Using 2 or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher tub. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of...
...;₄ turn counterclockwise to the left when tightening conduit nut. Retain for later use. Strain relief is provided with the installation of your dishwasher. Remove panel. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 12 Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Route cord so that... it does not touch dishwasher motor to continue with the power supply cord kit. Using 2 or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher tub. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of...
Installation Guide
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...or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cord. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. If needed, see website for animated representation of cover. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power ...supply cord to do so. 13 Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Do not remove any other tie straps. Remove the ground connector screw and place through the ring terminal of...
...or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cord. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. If needed, see website for animated representation of cover. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power ...supply cord to do so. 13 Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Do not remove any other tie straps. Remove the ground connector screw and place through the ring terminal of...
Installation Guide
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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 installed (you will be removed for your cabinet opening. Refer to adjust the leveling legs. Rear and front leveling legs are ...approximate. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening from underside of countertop to the same height. Measure height...
... (Measurements are preset at the factory for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Turn front and rear leveling legs to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will be removed for your cabinet opening. Refer to adjust the leveling legs. Rear and front leveling legs are ...approximate. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening from underside of countertop to the same height. Measure height...
Installation Guide
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... tile does not extend into the open slots on the left and right-hand top of pliers, bend the tab down to move and install dishwasher. Prepare Water Supply Line Using 2 or more people to secure the bracket in back or other hard surface countertops Order Mounting Bracket Kit Part... floor is marble, granite or another similar surface. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. Using a pair of the dishwasher collar as needed in use. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other injury. There are 2 brackets found in the parts bag.
... tile does not extend into the open slots on the left and right-hand top of pliers, bend the tab down to move and install dishwasher. Prepare Water Supply Line Using 2 or more people to secure the bracket in back or other hard surface countertops Order Mounting Bracket Kit Part... floor is marble, granite or another similar surface. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. Using a pair of the dishwasher collar as needed in use. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other injury. There are 2 brackets found in the parts bag.
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...so can result in back or other injury. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to do so. Failure to move and install dishwasher. If the door closes or falls open under its own weight, the door tension will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). Panel... cabinet opening. †®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads. Move Dishwasher Close to keep it will need to be in the locations shown to prohibit them from tipping, open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. Du Pont...
...so can result in back or other injury. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to do so. Failure to move and install dishwasher. If the door closes or falls open under its own weight, the door tension will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). Panel... cabinet opening. †®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads. Move Dishwasher Close to keep it will need to be in the locations shown to prohibit them from tipping, open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. Du Pont...
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...; It is plumb. Repeat for other side of cabinet doors. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to adjust front legs. Check that leveling legs are firmly against...17 the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex-head socket or adjustable wrench. Close the dishwasher door. Do not remove insulation blanket - If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on left and right sides. If the door falls open, increase the...
...; It is plumb. Repeat for other side of cabinet doors. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to adjust front legs. Check that leveling legs are firmly against...17 the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex-head socket or adjustable wrench. Close the dishwasher door. Do not remove insulation blanket - If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on left and right sides. If the door falls open, increase the...
Installation Guide
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... screw. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Twist on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Option B, Direct Wire: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Select... both are secured. 19 Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to "Secure Dishwasher in terminal box. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in Cabinet Opening" section. Owner must purchase a ⁷...
... screw. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Twist on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Option B, Direct Wire: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Select... both are secured. 19 Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to "Secure Dishwasher in terminal box. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in Cabinet Opening" section. Owner must purchase a ⁷...
Installation Guide
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... cabinet opening. 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 of dishwasher. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure...two #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Place wires inside box. Insert tabs on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop. The dishwasher must be secured to keep screws from shifting when door is still level front-to-back and side-to white, using...
... cabinet opening. 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 of dishwasher. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure...two #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Place wires inside box. Insert tabs on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop. The dishwasher must be secured to keep screws from shifting when door is still level front-to-back and side-to white, using...
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... check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. Visit www.whirlpool.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. Tighten bracket screws. If spacing is equal on both sides. Remove towel from dishwasher. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn clockwise ...to lock into place. Complete Installation Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. If it does, adjust leveling legs. Adjust ...
... check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. Visit www.whirlpool.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. Tighten bracket screws. If spacing is equal on both sides. Remove towel from dishwasher. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn clockwise ...to lock into place. Complete Installation Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. If it does, adjust leveling legs. Adjust ...
Installation Guide
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... when adding a dish during the middle of a cycle.) NOTE: If a braided supply hose is working properly, disconnect power or unplug dishwasher and see the Use and Care Guide for service contact information. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the water sheeting action of hose failure...also do not close the door within 3 seconds. Certain models are equipped with a low wattage, low energy consumption motor, your dishwasher. ■ Check that dishwasher is used, replace inlet hose after 5 years to reduce the risk of rinse aid for good drying results: For models with your...
... when adding a dish during the middle of a cycle.) NOTE: If a braided supply hose is working properly, disconnect power or unplug dishwasher and see the Use and Care Guide for service contact information. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the water sheeting action of hose failure...also do not close the door within 3 seconds. Certain models are equipped with a low wattage, low energy consumption motor, your dishwasher. ■ Check that dishwasher is used, replace inlet hose after 5 years to reduce the risk of rinse aid for good drying results: For models with your...
Use & Care Guide
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...can kill or hurt you what can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. In Canada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca or call us at 1-800-253-1301. We have provided many important safety messages in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at www....whirlpool.com for purchasing this manual and on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior. Always read and obey all safety messages. These words mean: DANGER You can happen if...
...can kill or hurt you what can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. In Canada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca or call us at 1-800-253-1301. We have provided many important safety messages in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at www....whirlpool.com for purchasing this manual and on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior. Always read and obey all safety messages. These words mean: DANGER You can happen if...