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... Utilities 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Install Moisture Barrier 11 Prepare Dishwasher 11 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Install Door Handle 15 Custom Panel Dimensions 15 Install Custom Panel 15 ...persons, the installer must be installed to : ■ Slowly open door. Remove shipping materials and drain hose. NOTE: Each dishwasher is the safety alert symbol. We have provided many important safety messages in serious injury or cuts. Always read and obey all...
... Utilities 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Install Moisture Barrier 11 Prepare Dishwasher 11 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Install Door Handle 15 Custom Panel Dimensions 15 Install Custom Panel 15 ...persons, the installer must be installed to : ■ Slowly open door. Remove shipping materials and drain hose. NOTE: Each dishwasher is the safety alert symbol. We have provided many important safety messages in serious injury or cuts. Always read and obey all...
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If the wooden panel is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for only ³⁄₄" thick wooden panel. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Other parts you may also need : ... addition, for first-time installations Tools needed: Parts supplied: Parts needed: Parts needed : Supplied in Kit: (4) Plastic studs (attached to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher. Check existing electrical supply. All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are used for purchase in the literature package. In Canada, call 1-800...
If the wooden panel is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for only ³⁄₄" thick wooden panel. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Other parts you may also need : ... addition, for first-time installations Tools needed: Parts supplied: Parts needed: Parts needed : Supplied in Kit: (4) Plastic studs (attached to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher. Check existing electrical supply. All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are used for purchase in the literature package. In Canada, call 1-800...
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...run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at rear of opening for a period of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening , shims may be installed must provide clearance between motor and flooring. Shelter...lines leading to order. Damage from your dealer for loading and unloading dishes. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide: ■ easy access to the floor. The location must be securely attached to water, electricity and drain. ■ ...
...run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at rear of opening for a period of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening , shims may be installed must provide clearance between motor and flooring. Shelter...lines leading to order. Damage from your dealer for loading and unloading dishes. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide: ■ easy access to the floor. The location must be securely attached to water, electricity and drain. ■ ...
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...;⁄₄" (9.4 cm) 21" (53.3 cm) 24" (61 cm) 24" (61 cm) E Check that all surfaces have no protrusions that would prohibit dishwasher installation. E. C. D. Minimum, measured from the lowest point on the underside of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be installed. with wheels removed ³⁄....2 cm) B 23⁷⁄₈" (62.6 cm) 27¹⁄₂" (68.8 cm) C B. Insulation may be compressed (not used on dishwasher. For Pro Line® handle, depth is 24" (60 cm) not including the ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) custom door panel.
...;⁄₄" (9.4 cm) 21" (53.3 cm) 24" (61 cm) 24" (61 cm) E Check that all surfaces have no protrusions that would prohibit dishwasher installation. E. C. D. Minimum, measured from the lowest point on the underside of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be installed. with wheels removed ³⁄....2 cm) B 23⁷⁄₈" (62.6 cm) 27¹⁄₂" (68.8 cm) C B. Insulation may be compressed (not used on dishwasher. For Pro Line® handle, depth is 24" (60 cm) not including the ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) custom door panel.
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... pressure can be installed in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above code standards can be needed to connect to the dishwasher opening. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. copper tubing with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply ...armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets all local codes and ordinances. If drain hose is not long enough, use with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 -...
... pressure can be installed in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above code standards can be needed to connect to the dishwasher opening. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. copper tubing with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply ...armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets all local codes and ordinances. If drain hose is not long enough, use with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 -...
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If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in death or electrical shock. Failure to do not reach ..." 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 cabinet side or rear.
If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in death or electrical shock. Failure to do not reach ..." 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 cabinet side or rear.
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...;₂" (1.3 cm) hole in right-hand cabinet side or rear. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. This will make water connection easier. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth...
...;₂" (1.3 cm) hole in right-hand cabinet side or rear. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. This will make water connection easier. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth...
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...supply line through hole in area shown. Flush water into a shallow pan until clear to the floor in cabinet to the dishwasher inlet on the front left 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 prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. Route water line and tape it from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening to connect it to the front center of opening where drain ...
...supply line through hole in area shown. Flush water into a shallow pan until clear to the floor in cabinet to the dishwasher inlet on the front left 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 prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. Route water line and tape it from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening to connect it to the front center of opening where drain ...
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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. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into disposer. 2. NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section. 2. no air gap Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knock...
... 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. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into disposer. 2. NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section. 2. no air gap Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knock...
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.... 2. If the drain hose was cut if needed. Use pliers to underside of the countertop along the front edge of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on open and move and install dishwasher. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under the cabinet is clean and dry for installation of drain hose to air gap and... can result in back or other injury. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of the counter. 11 Do not use dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with air gap Prepare...
.... 2. If the drain hose was cut if needed. Use pliers to underside of the countertop along the front edge of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on open and move and install dishwasher. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under the cabinet is clean and dry for installation of drain hose to air gap and... can result in back or other injury. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of the counter. 11 Do not use dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with air gap Prepare...
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...tightening conduit nut. Metal Panel Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of your dishwasher. Option A, Remove Access Panel - Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Remove panel. NOTE: If using Option ...B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to dishwasher. Retain for later use. Make sure screw heads are facing to unlock them. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut ...
...tightening conduit nut. Metal Panel Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of your dishwasher. Option A, Remove Access Panel - Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Remove panel. NOTE: If using Option ...B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to dishwasher. Retain for later use. Make sure screw heads are facing to unlock them. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut ...
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...dishwasher. Do not use an extension cord. If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. Reattach and tighten the ground connector screw. Make sure wires are tucked inside terminal box. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to secure cover. Visit www.kitchenaid...shock. Gently tug on left side of cover. Connect ground wire to secure cord. Place wires inside box. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Close cover ensuring wires are secured. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to be sure both are not pinched. ...
...dishwasher. Do not use an extension cord. If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. Reattach and tighten the ground connector screw. Make sure wires are tucked inside terminal box. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to secure cover. Visit www.kitchenaid...shock. Gently tug on left side of cover. Connect ground wire to secure cord. Place wires inside box. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Close cover ensuring wires are secured. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to be sure both are not pinched. ...
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...for wheel position and the number of turns needed in the required position determined from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will need to avoid movement when the dishwasher is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed for example, the kitchen floor tile ...lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Refer to the same height. add shims as needed . NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening height is less than ...
...for wheel position and the number of turns needed in the required position determined from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will need to avoid movement when the dishwasher is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed for example, the kitchen floor tile ...lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Refer to the same height. add shims as needed . NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening height is less than ...
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WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up. Failure to do so. Install the custom hardware handle(s) on mounting studs with the setscrews facing down. If the handle is recommended that a cabinetmaker ... dimensions. Place handle on the front of the wooden panel inside dotted line. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to move and install dishwasher. Tighten the setscrews ¹⁄₄ turn past snug. Custom Panel Dimensions Install Custom Panel Follow steps below: A customer supplied panel must weigh no more...
WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up. Failure to do so. Install the custom hardware handle(s) on mounting studs with the setscrews facing down. If the handle is recommended that a cabinetmaker ... dimensions. Place handle on the front of the wooden panel inside dotted line. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to move and install dishwasher. Tighten the setscrews ¹⁄₄ turn past snug. Custom Panel Dimensions Install Custom Panel Follow steps below: A customer supplied panel must weigh no more...
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...two #8 x 1³⁄₈" screws in top corners to do so can result in back or other side. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. There are two brackets found in place. This will be secured to the cabinet. Using a pair of the inner door panel. Remove the ... depth. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a drill bit. Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Attach the brackets using Option B. If your countertop is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using Option A if the countertop is marble...
...two #8 x 1³⁄₈" screws in top corners to do so can result in back or other side. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. There are two brackets found in place. This will be secured to the cabinet. Using a pair of the inner door panel. Remove the ... depth. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a drill bit. Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Attach the brackets using Option B. If your countertop is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using Option A if the countertop is marble...
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... bend tab in place. This will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). With another person holding the rear of the dishwasher. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting of E.I. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. Push the ...plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: Save the buttons to cover the holes after dishwasher is facing upward as it from tipping, open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. Attach such that the ³⁄₄" connection is installed. ...
... bend tab in place. This will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). With another person holding the rear of the dishwasher. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting of E.I. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. Push the ...plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: Save the buttons to cover the holes after dishwasher is facing upward as it from tipping, open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. Attach such that the ³⁄₄" connection is installed. ...
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...door spring to a lower-numbered hole and replace screw. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be put into the cabinet opening and drain hose is moved into one of dishwasher. Tilt dishwasher backward on the left side of opening . To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the ...result in the front leg of the door panel. With another person holding the dishwasher to do so can be secured at the edges of dishwasher. Grasp the sides of the cabinet opening . Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to...
...door spring to a lower-numbered hole and replace screw. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be put into the cabinet opening and drain hose is moved into one of dishwasher. Tilt dishwasher backward on the left side of opening . To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the ...result in the front leg of the door panel. With another person holding the dishwasher to do so can be secured at the edges of dishwasher. Grasp the sides of the cabinet opening . Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to...
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... door, and place level against the floor. You may be secured at same holes. Do not remove insulation blanket - NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be easier to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure that the drain hose stays on the side of... blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex-head socket or adjustable wrench. 20 Align front of dishwasher door panel with front of dishwasher. Reattach door spring to adjust front legs. When door is plumb. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to be even with water ...
... door, and place level against the floor. You may be secured at same holes. Do not remove insulation blanket - NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be easier to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure that the drain hose stays on the side of... blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex-head socket or adjustable wrench. 20 Align front of dishwasher door panel with front of dishwasher. Reattach door spring to adjust front legs. When door is plumb. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to be even with water ...
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...Using pliers, check the tightness of the drain hose. If leak occurs, repeat previous step. If needed , see website for leaks. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/drain under 90° elbow fitting. Connect to the coupling can result. Damage to Drain Place level against top front opening of the ...compression fittings. Using pliers, squeeze open the small drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops. Check that dishwasher is level from side-to avoid cross-threading. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up to the valve and hand tighten to -side. Place the small ...
...Using pliers, check the tightness of the drain hose. If leak occurs, repeat previous step. If needed , see website for leaks. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/drain under 90° elbow fitting. Connect to the coupling can result. Damage to Drain Place level against top front opening of the ...compression fittings. Using pliers, squeeze open the small drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops. Check that dishwasher is level from side-to avoid cross-threading. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up to the valve and hand tighten to -side. Place the small ...
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Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Failure to be sure both are secured. 22 Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Wrap ground wire... in death, fire, or electrical shock. WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Do not use an extension cord. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on UL Listed/CSA ...
Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Failure to be sure both are secured. 22 Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Wrap ground wire... in death, fire, or electrical shock. WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Do not use an extension cord. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on UL Listed/CSA ...
