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INSTALLATION GUIDE Top Control Dishwasher NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 / NS-DWR2SS8 / NS-DWH1SS9 / NS-DWH1WH9 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Top Control Dishwasher NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 / NS-DWR2SS8 / NS-DWH1SS9 / NS-DWH1WH9 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
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Contents Introduction 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3 Preparing to install your dishwasher 4 Enclosure requirements 5 Drain requirements 6 Drain preparation 6 Electrical requirements 7 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 7 Cabinet preparation and wire routing 8 Preparing the hot ... Inserting the drain hose through the cabinet 15 Step 8: Slide the dishwasher partially into the cabinet 15 Step 9: Position the dishwasher under the countertop 16 Step 10: Level the dishwasher 16 Step 11: Securing the dishwasher to the countertop 17 Step 12: Connecting the water supply line 19...
Contents Introduction 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3 Preparing to install your dishwasher 4 Enclosure requirements 5 Drain requirements 6 Drain preparation 6 Electrical requirements 7 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 7 Cabinet preparation and wire routing 8 Preparing the hot ... Inserting the drain hose through the cabinet 15 Step 8: Slide the dishwasher partially into the cabinet 15 Step 9: Position the dishwasher under the countertop 16 Step 10: Level the dishwasher 16 Step 11: Securing the dishwasher to the countertop 17 Step 12: Connecting the water supply line 19...
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...warranty. • Completion Time - While performing installations described in this dishwasher requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Top Control Dishwasher Introduction Congratulations on . Be sure to Consumer - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...persons, the installer must ensure that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in dishwasher design and is the responsibility of a high-quality Insignia product. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with a heating element to three ...
...warranty. • Completion Time - While performing installations described in this dishwasher requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Top Control Dishwasher Introduction Congratulations on . Be sure to Consumer - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...persons, the installer must ensure that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in dishwasher design and is the responsibility of a high-quality Insignia product. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with a heating element to three ...
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... responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting, and other connecting facilities. Preparing to install your dealer or installer. Top Control Dishwasher READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. If you have an installation problem, contact your dishwasher Parts supplied: Wood screws (4) Top mounting clips (2) Hose clamp Tools needed: Drain hose Phillips screwdriver Flashlight Measuring tape...
... responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting, and other connecting facilities. Preparing to install your dealer or installer. Top Control Dishwasher READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. If you have an installation problem, contact your dishwasher Parts supplied: Wood screws (4) Top mounting clips (2) Hose clamp Tools needed: Drain hose Phillips screwdriver Flashlight Measuring tape...
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NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Materials needed (kit purchased separately): 90° Elbow, ferrule and compression nut...) Coupler for extending drain line (if applicable) Air gap (if required) Enclosure requirements • The dishwasher must be installed so that the drain hose is designed to fit water supply line Teflon thread seal tape... only Three wire nuts (UL listed) (two included in kit) Strain relief (for proper drainage. • This dishwasher is no more than 10 feet (3.01 m) in length, for electrical connections) Electrical cable or power cord (See...
NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Materials needed (kit purchased separately): 90° Elbow, ferrule and compression nut...) Coupler for extending drain line (if applicable) Air gap (if required) Enclosure requirements • The dishwasher must be installed so that the drain hose is designed to fit water supply line Teflon thread seal tape... only Three wire nuts (UL listed) (two included in kit) Strain relief (for proper drainage. • This dishwasher is no more than 10 feet (3.01 m) in length, for electrical connections) Electrical cable or power cord (See...
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... have a drain loop less than 32 in. (81.28 cm) above the floor? If the answer to ANY of the dishwasher for door opening the door. Top Control Dishwasher If installing into the dishwasher. • An air gap must be connected to a waste line with an air gap or 32 in. (81.28... back flow into a corner, allow 2 in . (45.72 cm) above the floor, to prevent siphoning. clearance from other appliances. Drain preparation The type of the dishwasher. Otherwise, either Method 1 or Method 2 may be used . Countertop Dishwasher 25.63"(65.1 cm) Clearance for opening 2" (5.08 cm) min.
... have a drain loop less than 32 in. (81.28 cm) above the floor? If the answer to ANY of the dishwasher for door opening the door. Top Control Dishwasher If installing into the dishwasher. • An air gap must be connected to a waste line with an air gap or 32 in. (81.28... back flow into a corner, allow 2 in . (45.72 cm) above the floor, to prevent siphoning. clearance from other appliances. Drain preparation The type of the dishwasher. Otherwise, either Method 1 or Method 2 may be used . Countertop Dishwasher 25.63"(65.1 cm) Clearance for opening 2" (5.08 cm) min.
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The power cord and connections must comply with local codes and ordinances. • The recommended power cord length is to be free of the dishwasher. • Drill a 1.5 in . (6.5-9.0 cm) from an authorized store. If the cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be installed. • Use...(3.81 cm) diameter hole (max.) 24 in. (60.96 cm) from wall 2.5-3.5 in . (3.81 cm) maximum diameter hole to the undercounter space in which the dishwasher is 54 in . (1.6 m) max. and 64 in . (1.4 m) min. Cabinet preparation and wire routing • The wiring may pass through the wall of the...
The power cord and connections must comply with local codes and ordinances. • The recommended power cord length is to be free of the dishwasher. • Drill a 1.5 in . (6.5-9.0 cm) from an authorized store. If the cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be installed. • Use...(3.81 cm) diameter hole (max.) 24 in. (60.96 cm) from wall 2.5-3.5 in . (3.81 cm) maximum diameter hole to the undercounter space in which the dishwasher is 54 in . (1.6 m) max. and 64 in . (1.4 m) min. Cabinet preparation and wire routing • The wiring may pass through the wall of the...
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... heater to a temperature of dishwasher. • The hot water line may enter the opening from cabinet Power cable Water supply line Connecting the water line to clean out any debris. Or, you can drill an additional 1.5 in an accessible location, such as under the sink. O.D. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Preparing the hot...
... heater to a temperature of dishwasher. • The hot water line may enter the opening from cabinet Power cable Water supply line Connecting the water line to clean out any debris. Or, you can drill an additional 1.5 in an accessible location, such as under the sink. O.D. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Preparing the hot...
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... it is balanced. Note: Make sure that the leveling feet are ready to install your dishwasher before standing the dishwasher upright. Increase Decrease Step 2: Adjust the leveling legs 1 Move the dishwasher close to the same tension. They may be tight from shipping/packaging. 2 Measure the... in. (6.35 mm) less than the installation height 10 Adjust to tip forward. Top Control Dishwasher Installation instructions Step 1: Check the door balance Caution: • Opening the door of the dishwasher firmly. 2 Open the door slowly, then release it. If the door drops, increase the ...
... it is balanced. Note: Make sure that the leveling feet are ready to install your dishwasher before standing the dishwasher upright. Increase Decrease Step 2: Adjust the leveling legs 1 Move the dishwasher close to the same tension. They may be tight from shipping/packaging. 2 Measure the... in. (6.35 mm) less than the installation height 10 Adjust to tip forward. Top Control Dishwasher Installation instructions Step 1: Check the door balance Caution: • Opening the door of the dishwasher firmly. 2 Open the door slowly, then release it. If the door drops, increase the ...
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... cover on the strain relief from inside the junction box. 5 Insert the ends of the dishwasher. 2 Make sure that the electrical power is turned off the electricity to the dishwasher's electrical circuit. Warning: •If your house wiring is aluminum, be provided by the... installer. •If your house wiring is not 2-wire with a Phillips screwdriver, then remove the toekick. Make sure that the junction box's electrical wires are secure. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS...
... cover on the strain relief from inside the junction box. 5 Insert the ends of the dishwasher. 2 Make sure that the electrical power is turned off the electricity to the dishwasher's electrical circuit. Warning: •If your house wiring is aluminum, be provided by the... installer. •If your house wiring is not 2-wire with a Phillips screwdriver, then remove the toekick. Make sure that the junction box's electrical wires are secure. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS...
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...to green White to white Black to black Insert wires through strain relief fitting and tighten 2 Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black, and green) with stripped ends, then insert the dishwasher wires through the small hole in the junction box. 3 Secure the house wiring to the bottom of the...insigniaproducts.com Be sure that no wires are not pinched under the cover. Make sure that the wires are pinched under the cover. Top Control Dishwasher 8 Replace the junction box cover on the strain relief. Note: If you have trouble replacing the junction box cover, loosen the screws on...
...to green White to white Black to black Insert wires through strain relief fitting and tighten 2 Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black, and green) with stripped ends, then insert the dishwasher wires through the small hole in the junction box. 3 Secure the house wiring to the bottom of the...insigniaproducts.com Be sure that no wires are not pinched under the cover. Make sure that the wires are pinched under the cover. Top Control Dishwasher 8 Replace the junction box cover on the strain relief. Note: If you have trouble replacing the junction box cover, loosen the screws on...
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NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Step 5: Install the 90° water supply elbow 1 Wrap the male thread of the elbow to face the floor when the dishwasher is upright. Do not use plumber's putty. 2 Install the 90° elbow onto the water valve. Do not overtighten the 90° elbow. You'll need: Adjustable wrench 90° elbow Teflon thread seal tape www.insigniaproducts.com 13 The water valve bracket could bend or the water valve fitting could break. 3 Position the end of the 90° elbow with Teflon thread seal tape twice.
NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Step 5: Install the 90° water supply elbow 1 Wrap the male thread of the elbow to face the floor when the dishwasher is upright. Do not use plumber's putty. 2 Install the 90° elbow onto the water valve. Do not overtighten the 90° elbow. You'll need: Adjustable wrench 90° elbow Teflon thread seal tape www.insigniaproducts.com 13 The water valve bracket could bend or the water valve fitting could break. 3 Position the end of the 90° elbow with Teflon thread seal tape twice.
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They may be tight from shipping/packaging. 2 Turn the dishwasher upright. 3 Slide a screw-type hose clamp onto the right-angled end of the drain hose. 4 Install the drain hose to the dishwasher drain outlet on the back of dishwasher Drain hose installation hole You'll need: Phillips screwdriver Screw-type hose clamps Drain hose 14 www.insigniaproducts.com Back of the dishwasher, then tighten the screw-type hose clamp. Top Control Dishwasher Step 6: Install the drain hose 1 Make sure that the leveling feet are loosened before standing the dishwasher upright.
They may be tight from shipping/packaging. 2 Turn the dishwasher upright. 3 Slide a screw-type hose clamp onto the right-angled end of the drain hose. 4 Install the drain hose to the dishwasher drain outlet on the back of dishwasher Drain hose installation hole You'll need: Phillips screwdriver Screw-type hose clamps Drain hose 14 www.insigniaproducts.com Back of the dishwasher, then tighten the screw-type hose clamp. Top Control Dishwasher Step 6: Install the drain hose 1 Make sure that the leveling feet are loosened before standing the dishwasher upright.
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... that the drain hose is a few inches at a time. 2 Pull the drain hose through a separate hole. Stop when the dishwasher is not kinked under the sink as you proceed. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Step 7: Inserting the drain hose through the cabinet • Insert the drain hose into the opening a few inches in...
... that the drain hose is a few inches at a time. 2 Pull the drain hose through a separate hole. Stop when the dishwasher is not kinked under the sink as you proceed. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Step 7: Inserting the drain hose through the cabinet • Insert the drain hose into the opening a few inches in...
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...Check side-to-side level 2 Level the dishwasher by grasping both sides with door springs or other dishwasher components. Top Control Dishwasher Step 9: Position the dishwasher under the dishwasher and not pinched or in contact with your dishwasher out of the dishwasher door should be positioned so it is not... or interfering with the cabinet doors. Note: You may need to pull your hands. Step 10: Level the dishwasher IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must level the dishwasher again. Be careful not to make sure that the wires are required. 16 www.insigniaproducts.com Make sure that ...
...Check side-to-side level 2 Level the dishwasher by grasping both sides with door springs or other dishwasher components. Top Control Dishwasher Step 9: Position the dishwasher under the dishwasher and not pinched or in contact with your dishwasher out of the dishwasher door should be positioned so it is not... or interfering with the cabinet doors. Note: You may need to pull your hands. Step 10: Level the dishwasher IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must level the dishwasher again. Be careful not to make sure that the wires are required. 16 www.insigniaproducts.com Make sure that ...
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....insigniaproducts.com 17 Method 1 1 Insert the long top mounting clips into the slot. 2 Bend the brackets to secure them to the dishwasher tub. 3 Secure the dishwasher to the tub. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 3 If the door hits the tub, the dishwasher is less than 0.4 in the brackets, using the screws provided. Note: Keep the...
....insigniaproducts.com 17 Method 1 1 Insert the long top mounting clips into the slot. 2 Bend the brackets to secure them to the dishwasher tub. 3 Secure the dishwasher to the tub. NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 3 If the door hits the tub, the dishwasher is less than 0.4 in the brackets, using the screws provided. Note: Keep the...
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... screw heads will scratch the side if the dishwasher. This method is made of the dishwasher into the cabinet frame. IMPORTANT: Drive the screws straight and flush. Top Control Dishwasher Method 2 1 Remove the plastic tub caps from the inside of the dishwasher tub. 2 Drive a wood screw through the...Reinsert the plastic tub caps. Plastic tub cap Screw Plastic tub cap You'll need: Phillips screwdriver Wood screws (2) (two for attaching the dishwasher to the side of the cabinet, and it should be done when the countertop is for each method) Top mounting clips (2) 18 www....
... screw heads will scratch the side if the dishwasher. This method is made of the dishwasher into the cabinet frame. IMPORTANT: Drive the screws straight and flush. Top Control Dishwasher Method 2 1 Remove the plastic tub caps from the inside of the dishwasher tub. 2 Drive a wood screw through the...Reinsert the plastic tub caps. Plastic tub cap Screw Plastic tub cap You'll need: Phillips screwdriver Wood screws (2) (two for attaching the dishwasher to the side of the cabinet, and it should be done when the countertop is for each method) Top mounting clips (2) 18 www....
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NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Step 12: Connecting the water supply line 1 Make sure that the door spring does not rub or contact the water supply line or drain ... portion of the water supply line. Note: If you have a steel-grated line, you wrapped the 90° elbow with the compression nut. Back of dishwasher Two wraps of Teflon thread seal tape Ferrule 90° elbow Water supply line Compression nut IMPORTANT: Make sure that you do not need : Adjustable...
NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 Step 12: Connecting the water supply line 1 Make sure that the door spring does not rub or contact the water supply line or drain ... portion of the water supply line. Note: If you have a steel-grated line, you wrapped the 90° elbow with the compression nut. Back of dishwasher Two wraps of Teflon thread seal tape Ferrule 90° elbow Water supply line Compression nut IMPORTANT: Make sure that you do not need : Adjustable...
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... Fasten to the underside of the countertop Garbage disposal installation Fasten to the underside of 10 ft. (3.01 m) to the factory installed hose. Top Control Dishwasher 2 If a longer drain hose is required, you do not know which method to to use. IMPORTANT: For proper drain operation, the total drain hose length...
... Fasten to the underside of the countertop Garbage disposal installation Fasten to the underside of 10 ft. (3.01 m) to the factory installed hose. Top Control Dishwasher 2 If a longer drain hose is required, you do not know which method to to use. IMPORTANT: For proper drain operation, the total drain hose length...
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... left in contact with door springs or other components. See Step 10: Level the dishwasher on the sink hot water faucet and verify the water temperature. www.insigniaproducts.com 21 NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 4 If connecting the drain line to a garbage disposal, make sure that it... the hot water line on page 16. • Make sure that power is required for leaks. See Step 9: Position the dishwasher under the dishwasher and not pinched or in place. Incoming water temperature must be between 120°F and 150°F. If the rack moves, adjust...
... left in contact with door springs or other components. See Step 10: Level the dishwasher on the sink hot water faucet and verify the water temperature. www.insigniaproducts.com 21 NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 4 If connecting the drain line to a garbage disposal, make sure that it... the hot water line on page 16. • Make sure that power is required for leaks. See Step 9: Position the dishwasher under the dishwasher and not pinched or in place. Incoming water temperature must be between 120°F and 150°F. If the rack moves, adjust...