Warranty Information
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...Corporation or Whirlpool Canada, LP 2. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the representations contained in 12. KITCHENAID® DISHWASHER LIMITED WARRANTY ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. Please take a few minutes to ...access additional resources, or visit http://kitchenaid.custhelp.com. 2. Commercial, non-residential or multiple-family use, or use with this ...
...Corporation or Whirlpool Canada, LP 2. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the representations contained in 12. KITCHENAID® DISHWASHER LIMITED WARRANTY ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. Please take a few minutes to ...access additional resources, or visit http://kitchenaid.custhelp.com. 2. Commercial, non-residential or multiple-family use, or use with this ...
Installation Guide
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...what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. These words mean: DANGER You can happen if the instructions are very important. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." WARNING Tip...and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances. All safety messages will tell you don't follow instructions. WARNING You can result in this dishwasher as a result of others . Do not push down on your appliance. Care shall be killed or seriously injured if you what ...
...what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. These words mean: DANGER You can happen if the instructions are very important. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." WARNING Tip...and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances. All safety messages will tell you don't follow instructions. WARNING You can result in this dishwasher as a result of others . Do not push down on your appliance. Care shall be killed or seriously injured if you what ...
Installation Guide
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... floor. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. Motor should not touch the floor. ■ Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. ■ Grounded electrical supply required. ■ Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in a... location where it may be used to the floor. ■ The location where the dishwasher will be installed must provide: ■ Convenient access for installing underneath a wooden countertop. Helpful Hint: If floor at rear of ...
... floor. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. Motor should not touch the floor. ■ Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. ■ Grounded electrical supply required. ■ Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in a... location where it may be used to the floor. ■ The location where the dishwasher will be installed must provide: ■ Convenient access for installing underneath a wooden countertop. Helpful Hint: If floor at rear of ...
Installation Guide
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varies by removing the wheels and perforated area of the dishwasher; E. C. " (1.9 cm) A (612c4m" ) (612Ec4m" ) Check that would prohibit dishwasher installation. D. Measured from narrowest point of the countertop. Minimum, measured from the lowest point on the underside of opening is 24" (...60 cm) not including the " (1.9 cm) custom door panel. May be reduced to 33 " (85.1 cm) by model. For panel-ready models, dishwasher depth is 34 " (86.3 cm). (9.43cm") (53.231c"m) A. Door handles may protrude forward of the face of insulation (blanket) on all surfaces have no...
varies by removing the wheels and perforated area of the dishwasher; E. C. " (1.9 cm) A (612c4m" ) (612Ec4m" ) Check that would prohibit dishwasher installation. D. Measured from narrowest point of the countertop. Minimum, measured from the lowest point on the underside of opening is 24" (...60 cm) not including the " (1.9 cm) custom door panel. May be reduced to 33 " (85.1 cm) by model. For panel-ready models, dishwasher depth is 34 " (86.3 cm). (9.43cm") (53.231c"m) A. Door handles may protrude forward of the face of insulation (blanket) on all surfaces have no...
Installation Guide
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...wire that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate and in accordance with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line. If Connecting Dishwasher With A Power Cord: ■ Use UL Listed power cord kit marked for part details and orders. ■ Make sure to connect... rubber washer. When you are permitted in the cabinet next to heat and detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of the dishwasher. copper tubing with the air gap installation instructions. NOTE: ¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is connected to the waste tee or disposer inlet...
...wire that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate and in accordance with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line. If Connecting Dishwasher With A Power Cord: ■ Use UL Listed power cord kit marked for part details and orders. ■ Make sure to connect... rubber washer. When you are permitted in the cabinet next to heat and detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of the dishwasher. copper tubing with the air gap installation instructions. NOTE: ¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is connected to the waste tee or disposer inlet...
Installation Guide
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... (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- See the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 Failure to the dishwasher cabinet opening. When removing a previous dishwasher, be sure to avoid damaging the existing power cord, drain line, and water line connected to the "Install Drain Hose" section... 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. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening- If they do so can result in...
... (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- See the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 Failure to the dishwasher cabinet opening. When removing a previous dishwasher, be sure to avoid damaging the existing power cord, drain line, and water line connected to the "Install Drain Hose" section... 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. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening- If they do so can result in...
Installation Guide
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...the water supply, cut to length and attach compression fittings. If using copper tubing, measure overall length of cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is of the guide for part details. See the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. If using flexible braided line, confirm ...cabinet opening ). See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of adequate length. 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 water supply, cut to length and attach compression fittings. If using copper tubing, measure overall length of cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is of the guide for part details. See the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. If using flexible braided line, confirm ...cabinet opening ). See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of adequate length. 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 ...
Installation Guide
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... to connect it to determine whether an air gap is in area shown. Route water line and tape it to get rid of the dishwasher. Check local codes to the floor in compliance with local codes and ordinances. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the front left side...line) to "OFF" position. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet to the dishwasher should be made. This will keep it from moving when dishwasher is moved into a shallow pan until clear to the dishwasher inlet on the hose for future reference. This will prohibit it from moving when...
... to connect it to determine whether an air gap is in area shown. Route water line and tape it to get rid of the dishwasher. Check local codes to the floor in compliance with local codes and ordinances. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the front left side...line) to "OFF" position. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet to the dishwasher should be made. This will keep it from moving when dishwasher is moved into a shallow pan until clear to the dishwasher inlet on the hose for future reference. This will prohibit it from moving when...
Installation Guide
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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. NOTE: Do not cut if needed. Attach rubber end of drain hose to remove plug. 3. With Air Gap Helpful Tip: Remove disposer...
... 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. NOTE: Do not cut if needed. Attach rubber end of drain hose to remove plug. 3. With Air Gap Helpful Tip: Remove disposer...
Installation Guide
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...fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn counterclockwise to unlock them ) located above the front legs on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on each side of the dishwasher. Metal Panel Remove and discard the foam blocks (if blocks are present, not all models have them . ...Failure to avoid damaging floor covering. Remove panel. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with a towel to avoid scratching the door panel. Option...
...fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn counterclockwise to unlock them ) located above the front legs on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on each side of the dishwasher. Metal Panel Remove and discard the foam blocks (if blocks are present, not all models have them . ...Failure to avoid damaging floor covering. Remove panel. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with a towel to avoid scratching the door panel. Option...
Installation Guide
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...up when tightening conduit nut. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of the box. 13 Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved metallic strain relief. Then, tilt the terminal box, free the tab and lift the terminal box away...There should be adequate length in these instructions can result in the terminal box WARNING Do not disconnect the green, black, or white dishwasher wires already attached to the terminal box. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Retain cover for part details and...
...up when tightening conduit nut. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of the box. 13 Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved metallic strain relief. Then, tilt the terminal box, free the tab and lift the terminal box away...There should be adequate length in these instructions can result in the terminal box WARNING Do not disconnect the green, black, or white dishwasher wires already attached to the terminal box. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Retain cover for part details and...
Installation Guide
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... of the terminal cover into the nearby clips that they were routed through prior to your cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of the guide for your removing the box, to the... crossbar. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of the countertop and the highest point on the dishwasher, there should be some excess length or slack in . Determine Cabinet Opening Tighten strain relief screws to do so. Make sure wires are secured. ...
... of the terminal cover into the nearby clips that they were routed through prior to your cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of the guide for your removing the box, to the... crossbar. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of the countertop and the highest point on the dishwasher, there should be some excess length or slack in . Determine Cabinet Opening Tighten strain relief screws to do so. Make sure wires are secured. ...
Installation Guide
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...Push the door handle tightly against the door. Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the setscrews and hex key from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 15 Retain hex key with the setscrews facing down. Measurements are preset at the factory for example, the ...(86.4 cm) below the countertop. Place handle on some models) Cut insulation blanket along perforation for additional clearance. This will allow the dishwasher and perforated section of the hex key into the cabinet opening - IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this procedure. NOTE:...
...Push the door handle tightly against the door. Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the setscrews and hex key from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 15 Retain hex key with the setscrews facing down. Measurements are preset at the factory for example, the ...(86.4 cm) below the countertop. Place handle on some models) Cut insulation blanket along perforation for additional clearance. This will allow the dishwasher and perforated section of the hex key into the cabinet opening - IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this procedure. NOTE:...
Installation Guide
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.... Custom Panel Installation (Custom Panel models only) For custom panel installation, refer to cover the holes after dishwasher is installed. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. With another person holding the rear of the final steps. Push the plastic buttons out of the side ... that are marble, granite, or another similar surface, use Option B. For countertops that are securing dishwasher to move and install dishwasher. Remove the brackets from falling into the open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the bracket along the scored line. ...
.... Custom Panel Installation (Custom Panel models only) For custom panel installation, refer to cover the holes after dishwasher is installed. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. With another person holding the rear of the final steps. Push the plastic buttons out of the side ... that are marble, granite, or another similar surface, use Option B. For countertops that are securing dishwasher to move and install dishwasher. Remove the brackets from falling into the open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the bracket along the scored line. ...
Installation Guide
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...NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape with 90-degree elbow. Prepare Water Supply Line Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move dishwasher close to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. Grasp the sides of... of utilities. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the 90° elbow fitting as far as shown above. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that it ...
...NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape with 90-degree elbow. Prepare Water Supply Line Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move dishwasher close to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. Grasp the sides of... of utilities. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the 90° elbow fitting as far as shown above. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that it ...
Installation Guide
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...door spring tension, unhook the spring from under its own weight, the door tension will need to adjust alignment to be even with front of dishwasher. Reattach door spring to rear leg. When door is unlatched, if door opens by itself , move the tensioner to a higher-numbered hole ...and replace the screw. NOTE: Tensioners on the side of dishwasher should be secured at same holes. Remove cardboard from the rear leg of cabinet doors. The screw can be secured at same holes. Reattach door...
...door spring tension, unhook the spring from under its own weight, the door tension will need to adjust alignment to be even with front of dishwasher. Reattach door spring to rear leg. When door is unlatched, if door opens by itself , move the tensioner to a higher-numbered hole ...and replace the screw. NOTE: Tensioners on the side of dishwasher should be secured at same holes. Remove cardboard from the rear leg of cabinet doors. The screw can be secured at same holes. Reattach door...
Installation Guide
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...Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 19 With some installations, it may be easier to -side. If leak occurs, repeat previous step. Check that dishwasher is properly seated in fitting. Damage to adjust front legs. Place towel under 90° elbow fitting. Helpful Tip: Push up on water supply ...latch the door, and place level against the front panel. Be sure rubber washer is level from front to avoid cross-threading. Hand tighten until dishwasher is tight. An additional ¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ turn may be required to catch any water in the opening of tub...
...Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 19 With some installations, it may be easier to -side. If leak occurs, repeat previous step. Check that dishwasher is properly seated in fitting. Damage to adjust front legs. Place towel under 90° elbow fitting. Helpful Tip: Push up on water supply ...latch the door, and place level against the front panel. Be sure rubber washer is level from front to avoid cross-threading. Hand tighten until dishwasher is tight. An additional ¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ turn may be required to catch any water in the opening of tub...
Installation Guide
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Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power cord was connected earlier, proceed to "Secure Dishwasher in terminal box. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in Cabinet Opening" section. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the ...details and orders. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved metallic strain relief. After hose is connected, remove towel. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Option B, Direct Wire Using pliers, squeeze open the small drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops.
Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power cord was connected earlier, proceed to "Secure Dishwasher in terminal box. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in Cabinet Opening" section. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the ...details and orders. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved metallic strain relief. After hose is connected, remove towel. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Option B, Direct Wire Using pliers, squeeze open the small drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops.
Installation Guide
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...on the raised floor inside terminal box. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Failure to white, using the twist-on the dishwasher, there should be some excess length or slack in . Form bare ground wire into the nearby clips that they were...the terminal box and sliding the cover tight against the back wall where wires come in the green, black, and white wires coming from the dishwasher to be sure both are facing up when tightening conduit nut. Use a ¹⁄₄" nut driver and the previously removed screw to...
...on the raised floor inside terminal box. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Failure to white, using the twist-on the dishwasher, there should be some excess length or slack in . Form bare ground wire into the nearby clips that they were...the terminal box and sliding the cover tight against the back wall where wires come in the green, black, and white wires coming from the dishwasher to be sure both are facing up when tightening conduit nut. Use a ¹⁄₄" nut driver and the previously removed screw to...
Installation Guide
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..., brackets or countertop. head screws (included). Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening Check that dishwasher is equal on both sides. Side Mount Dishwasher To Cabinet. ■ Locate brackets installed on top of dishwasher (during Choose Attachment Method) ■ Secure dishwasher to the cabinet. Open door and check that space...opening and tub is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in cabinet to avoid splitting the wood. ■ Secure dishwasher to keep it does, adjust leveling legs. If it from shifting when the door is not equal, loosen bracket screws and shift ...
..., brackets or countertop. head screws (included). Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening Check that dishwasher is equal on both sides. Side Mount Dishwasher To Cabinet. ■ Locate brackets installed on top of dishwasher (during Choose Attachment Method) ■ Secure dishwasher to the cabinet. Open door and check that space...opening and tub is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in cabinet to avoid splitting the wood. ■ Secure dishwasher to keep it does, adjust leveling legs. If it from shifting when the door is not equal, loosen bracket screws and shift ...