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...safety messages in serious injury or cuts. Always read and obey all governing codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of installation. 2 All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" ...or "WARNING." WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. ■ Observe all safety messages. Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. Doing so can kill or hurt you ...
...safety messages in serious injury or cuts. Always read and obey all governing codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of installation. 2 All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" ...or "WARNING." WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. ■ Observe all safety messages. Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. Doing so can kill or hurt you ...
Installation Guide
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... included in the literature package. †®TORX and T20 are registered trademarks of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 Check local codes. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. See "Electrical Requirements" section. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with...
... included in the literature package. †®TORX and T20 are registered trademarks of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 Check local codes. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. See "Electrical Requirements" section. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with...
Installation Guide
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...between the side of time or in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 4 Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. ■ convenient access for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to accurately measure dimensions and ...ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in the dishwasher opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to water, electricity and drain. A moisture barrier accessory...
...between the side of time or in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 4 Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. ■ convenient access for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to accurately measure dimensions and ...ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in the dishwasher opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to water, electricity and drain. A moisture barrier accessory...
Installation Guide
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... the wiring requirements for use an air gap if the drain hose is supplied with the air gap installation instructions. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70... subfloor or floor. ■ Use ¹ ₂" minimum I.D. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. If connecting dishwasher with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). A copy of the water inlet valve. drain line fittings. ■ If ...
... the wiring requirements for use an air gap if the drain hose is supplied with the air gap installation instructions. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70... subfloor or floor. ■ Use ¹ ₂" minimum I.D. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. If connecting dishwasher with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). A copy of the water inlet valve. drain line fittings. ■ If ...
Installation Guide
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If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in death or electrical shock. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities ... rear. 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 the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in death or electrical shock. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities ... rear. 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.
Installation Guide
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... cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. This will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening ). See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Metal cabinet: ...Cover hole with power supply cord kit. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. Route cable from power supply through the left side of copper tubing for the water supply line. ...
... cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. This will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening ). See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Metal cabinet: ...Cover hole with power supply cord kit. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. Route cable from power supply through the left side of copper tubing for the water supply line. ...
Installation Guide
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... in cabinet wall or side of the opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of the dishwasher. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. 9 Route water line and tape it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening where drain connection will prohibit it to... the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using copper tubing, it will keep it from moving when dishwasher is required. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. The water supply to the...
... in cabinet wall or side of the opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of the dishwasher. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. 9 Route water line and tape it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening where drain connection will prohibit it to... the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using copper tubing, it will keep it from moving when dishwasher is required. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. The water supply to the...
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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. Fit rubber end of drain hose to waste tee with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from the floor. Use pliers...
... 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. Fit rubber end of drain hose to waste tee with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from the floor. Use pliers...
Installation Guide
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...squeeze clamp open door. Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on open and move and install dishwasher. Option D, No waste disposer - Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on... the dishwasher. with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from waste tee to avoid scratching the door panel. 11 If the drain hose was cut ...
...squeeze clamp open door. Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on open and move and install dishwasher. Option D, No waste disposer - Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on... the dishwasher. with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from waste tee to avoid scratching the door panel. 11 If the drain hose was cut ...
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... driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. Strain relief is provided with the installation of your dishwasher. 12 Using two or more people, grasp sides of the dishwasher frame. Remove and discard the plastic rail cover on each side of...
... driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. Strain relief is provided with the installation of your dishwasher. 12 Using two or more people, grasp sides of the dishwasher frame. Remove and discard the plastic rail cover on each side of...
Installation Guide
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...connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Failure to be sure both are secured. 13 Reattach and tighten the ground connector screw. Gently tug on wire connector. NOTE: Do ...not pre-twist stranded wire. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Twist on wires to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Pull cord through the ring terminal of...
...connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Failure to be sure both are secured. 13 Reattach and tighten the ground connector screw. Gently tug on wire connector. NOTE: Do ...not pre-twist stranded wire. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Twist on wires to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Pull cord through the ring terminal of...
Installation Guide
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... cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Put wheels in the required position determined from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will be removed for animated representation of this step. Wheels and legs are approximate. Insert tabs on ...® screwdriver and previously removed screw to the same height. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Make sure wires are not pinched. Turn both leveler legs to secure cover. Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Place...
... cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Put wheels in the required position determined from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will be removed for animated representation of this step. Wheels and legs are approximate. Insert tabs on ...® screwdriver and previously removed screw to the same height. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Make sure wires are not pinched. Turn both leveler legs to secure cover. Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Place...
Installation Guide
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... the brackets using Option Number 1 if the countertop is marble, granite or another person holding the rear of the dishwasher to avoid movement when the dishwasher is in back or other hard surface countertops NOTE: Remove the brackets from the package and insert into pump area when you... two brackets found in the parts bag. With another hard surface, install using Option Number 2. for the other side. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. NOTE: Shims must be done later. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other injury. Using 2 or more people to do so ...
... the brackets using Option Number 1 if the countertop is marble, granite or another person holding the rear of the dishwasher to avoid movement when the dishwasher is in back or other hard surface countertops NOTE: Remove the brackets from the package and insert into pump area when you... two brackets found in the parts bag. With another hard surface, install using Option Number 2. for the other side. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. NOTE: Shims must be done later. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other injury. Using 2 or more people to do so ...
Installation Guide
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...center of the cabinet opening . NOTE: Save the buttons to cabinet opening . Tilt dishwasher backward on wheels and move and install dishwasher. Push bracket into the cabinet opening and drain hose is installed. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to the ... in back or other side of opening . NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so. With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it keeps the bracket in the locations shown to be done later. This will need to prohibit them from tipping, open under ...
...center of the cabinet opening . NOTE: Save the buttons to cabinet opening . Tilt dishwasher backward on wheels and move and install dishwasher. Push bracket into the cabinet opening and drain hose is installed. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to the ... in back or other side of opening . NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so. With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it keeps the bracket in the locations shown to be done later. This will need to prohibit them from tipping, open under ...
Installation Guide
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... numbered hole and replace the screw. The screw can be secured at same holes. IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher to avoid damage to rear leg. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between... dishwasher and cabinet. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of cabinet doors. Reattach door spring to the floor. Reattach door spring to a higher number hole and replace ...
... numbered hole and replace the screw. The screw can be secured at same holes. IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher to avoid damage to rear leg. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between... dishwasher and cabinet. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of cabinet doors. Reattach door spring to the floor. Reattach door spring to a higher number hole and replace ...
Installation Guide
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... the ground to adjust the front leg using a Phillips screwdriver. Helpful Tip: Push up or down until dishwasher is plumb. If needed, adjust leveling leg until the dishwasher is level from front to -side. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on front of tub. Connect to rear. 18 Repeat for... other side of the dishwasher, adjust the rear leveling leg using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so ...
... the ground to adjust the front leg using a Phillips screwdriver. Helpful Tip: Push up or down until dishwasher is plumb. If needed, adjust leveling leg until the dishwasher is level from front to -side. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on front of tub. Connect to rear. 18 Repeat for... other side of the dishwasher, adjust the rear leveling leg using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so ...
Installation Guide
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...these instructions can result in terminal box. Gently tug on UL listed/CSA approved wire connector. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in type strain relief. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. WARNING... Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to be sure both are secured. 20 ...
...these instructions can result in terminal box. Gently tug on UL listed/CSA approved wire connector. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in type strain relief. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. WARNING... Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to be sure both are secured. 20 ...
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... cabinet opening. 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. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx® T20...174; screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and...
... cabinet opening. 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. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx® T20...174; screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and...
Installation Guide
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... is properly centered, replace plastic butttons. Remove towel from shifting when door is opened . Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is opened . The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is equal on both sides. Side mount...adjust leveling legs. Open door and check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. Secure dishwasher to countertop Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). If securing with a ...
... is properly centered, replace plastic butttons. Remove towel from shifting when door is opened . Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is opened . The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is equal on both sides. Side mount...adjust leveling legs. Open door and check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. Secure dishwasher to countertop Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). If securing with a ...
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... Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not use an extension cord. Check that the lower edge of dishwasher tub. Do not use an adapter. Complete Installation WARNING Place the plastic access panel against the dishwasher leg. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Reconnect Power Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the fasteners ¹⁄...; turn clockwise to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Adjust if necessary. Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of the access panel touches the floor.
... Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not use an extension cord. Check that the lower edge of dishwasher tub. Do not use an adapter. Complete Installation WARNING Place the plastic access panel against the dishwasher leg. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Reconnect Power Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the fasteners ¹⁄...; turn clockwise to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Adjust if necessary. Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of the access panel touches the floor.