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...14 Install Door Handle 15 Custom Panel Dimensions 15 Install Custom Panel 15 Choose Attachment Option 17 Prepare Water Supply Line 18 Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening 19 Connect to Water Supply 21 Connect to meet all safety messages. These words mean: DANGER You can... injury, and tell you how to persons, the installer must be installed to Drain 21 Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection 22 Secure Dishwasher in this dishwasher as specified in serious injury or cuts. WARNING You can result in these instructions. ■ Installation should be exercised when the...
...14 Install Door Handle 15 Custom Panel Dimensions 15 Install Custom Panel 15 Choose Attachment Option 17 Prepare Water Supply Line 18 Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening 19 Connect to Water Supply 21 Connect to meet all safety messages. These words mean: DANGER You can... injury, and tell you how to persons, the installer must be installed to Drain 21 Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection 22 Secure Dishwasher in this dishwasher as specified in serious injury or cuts. WARNING You can result in these instructions. ■ Installation should be exercised when the...
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Other parts you may also need : NOTES: ■ Moisture barrier tape is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for only ³⁄₄" thick wooden panel. Check local codes. All Installations Tools needed...inside Use and Care Guide bag assembly) (1) Instruction sheet (located inside Use and Care Guide bag assembly) NOTE: The screws supplied are included in dishwasher. It is less than ³⁄₄" thick, customer must purchase screws locally. If parts are registered trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC....
Other parts you may also need : NOTES: ■ Moisture barrier tape is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for only ³⁄₄" thick wooden panel. Check local codes. All Installations Tools needed...inside Use and Care Guide bag assembly) (1) Instruction sheet (located inside Use and Care Guide bag assembly) NOTE: The screws supplied are included in dishwasher. It is less than ³⁄₄" thick, customer must purchase screws locally. If parts are registered trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC....
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... drain. ■ convenient access for installing underneath the countertop. Location Requirements Grounded electrical supply required. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. The location must provide clearance between the side of time or in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section...unloading dishes. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is not covered by authorized service personnel. Call 1-800-422-1230 to dishwasher against freezing. Motor should not touch the floor. If floor at rear of opening is uneven (example: Flooring extends only partway ...
... drain. ■ convenient access for installing underneath the countertop. Location Requirements Grounded electrical supply required. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. The location must provide clearance between the side of time or in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section...unloading dishes. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is not covered by authorized service personnel. Call 1-800-422-1230 to dishwasher against freezing. Motor should not touch the floor. If floor at rear of opening is uneven (example: Flooring extends only partway ...
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...(70 cm). 30" (76.2 cm) 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) min. E. C. Minimum, measured from the lowest point on dishwasher. For Pro Line® handle, depth is 24" (60 cm) not including the ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) custom door panel. Measured... 3³⁄₄" (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. with wheels removed ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) A A. Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions 24¹⁄₂" (62.2 cm) B 23⁷⁄₈"...
...(70 cm). 30" (76.2 cm) 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) min. E. C. Minimum, measured from the lowest point on dishwasher. For Pro Line® handle, depth is 24" (60 cm) not including the ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) custom door panel. Measured... 3³⁄₄" (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. with wheels removed ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) A A. Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions 24¹⁄₂" (62.2 cm) B 23⁷⁄₈"...
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...local codes and ordinances. ■ Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. 6 latest edition and 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 ...plastic tubing is not long enough, use with rubber washer (Part Number W10273460). ■ Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of the dishwasher. ■ Make sure to connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) ...
...local codes and ordinances. ■ Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. 6 latest edition and 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 ...plastic tubing is not long enough, use with rubber washer (Part Number W10273460). ■ Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of the dishwasher. ■ Make sure to connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) ...
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.... 7 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. If they do so can result in death or electrical shock. Drill a 1¹⁄₂...
.... 7 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. If they do so can result in death or electrical shock. Drill a 1¹⁄₂...
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... shown. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . This will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening from power supply through...
... shown. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . This will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening from power supply through...
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Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using copper tubing, it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of opening where drain connection will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve ... area shown. Tape drain hose to the sink. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. 9 Route water line and tape it from moving when dishwasher is moved into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of the opening . This will prohibit it from moving when...
Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using copper tubing, it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of opening where drain connection will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve ... area shown. Tape drain hose to the sink. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. 9 Route water line and tape it from moving when dishwasher is moved into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of the opening . This will prohibit it from moving when...
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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.
... 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.
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...serious injury or cuts. Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with large drain hose clamp (provided). NOTE: Do not cut , use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. Attach drain hose to air gap with a towel to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 3. Install ...-type clamps (not provided) to connect from waste tee to underside of the countertop along the front edge of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on open and move and install dishwasher. Using 2 or more people to air gap and cut if needed. Remove the backing of the moisture barrier ...
...serious injury or cuts. Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with large drain hose clamp (provided). NOTE: Do not cut , use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. Attach drain hose to air gap with a towel to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 3. Install ...-type clamps (not provided) to connect from waste tee to underside of the countertop along the front edge of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on open and move and install dishwasher. Using 2 or more people to air gap and cut if needed. Remove the backing of the moisture barrier ...
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... facing to unlock them. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to dishwasher. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 12 Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Retain for later use. Option B, Remove... Access Panel - 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. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or ...
... facing to unlock them. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to dishwasher. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 12 Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Retain for later use. Option B, Remove... Access Panel - 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. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or ...
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...on wire connector. Make sure wires are secured. Connect ground wire to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Remove the ground connector screw and place through the ring terminal of cover. Use ¹⁄₄... T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cord. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Insert tabs on left side of the green ground wire. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to do so. 13...
...on wire connector. Make sure wires are secured. Connect ground wire to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Remove the ground connector screw and place through the ring terminal of cover. Use ¹⁄₄... T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cord. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Insert tabs on left side of the green ground wire. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to do so. 13...
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... kitchen floor is in the required position determined from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will need to the same height. This will allow the dishwasher and perforated section of the insulation blanket to fit into the cabinet opening - Refer ...cm) below the countertop. add shims as needed . Put wheels in use. 14 Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Turn both leveler legs to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the...
... kitchen floor is in the required position determined from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will need to the same height. This will allow the dishwasher and perforated section of the insulation blanket to fit into the cabinet opening - Refer ...cm) below the countertop. add shims as needed . Put wheels in use. 14 Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Turn both leveler legs to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the...
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...sealer on mounting studs with Installation Instructions. IMPORTANT: If the handle is for the screws heads to be made to move and install dishwasher. It is attached to do so. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to obtain the proper length screws and adjust ... some models) IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this procedure. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up. Tighten the setscrews ¹⁄₄ turn past snug. Custom Panel Dimensions Install Custom Panel Follow steps below: A customer supplied panel...
...sealer on mounting studs with Installation Instructions. IMPORTANT: If the handle is for the screws heads to be made to move and install dishwasher. It is attached to do so. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to obtain the proper length screws and adjust ... some models) IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this procedure. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up. Tighten the setscrews ¹⁄₄ turn past snug. Custom Panel Dimensions Install Custom Panel Follow steps below: A customer supplied panel...
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... secure the bracket in place. Install the 2 remaining long screws. 17 Failure to do so can result in the parts bag. IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be done later. If your countertop is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using a drill bit. Repeat this step for the...hole depth. Drill pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) using hole in liner as a guide into the open slots on either side of the dishwasher collar as shown. Using a Torx® T15® screwdriver, install two #8 x 1³⁄₈" screws in top corners to the cabinet. Attach...
... secure the bracket in place. Install the 2 remaining long screws. 17 Failure to do so can result in the parts bag. IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be done later. If your countertop is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using a drill bit. Repeat this step for the...hole depth. Drill pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) using hole in liner as a guide into the open slots on either side of the dishwasher collar as shown. Using a Torx® T15® screwdriver, install two #8 x 1³⁄₈" screws in top corners to the cabinet. Attach...
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... to keep screws from falling into the 90° elbow fitting as far as shown above. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting of the dishwasher. Repeat this step for the other side of the 90° elbow to the water supply line prior to installing the unit into slot on... the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in place. Push bracket into the cabinet opening. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 18 NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route...
... to keep screws from falling into the 90° elbow fitting as far as shown above. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting of the dishwasher. Repeat this step for the other side of the 90° elbow to the water supply line prior to installing the unit into slot on... the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in place. Push bracket into the cabinet opening. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 18 NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route...
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...locations shown to prohibit them from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to be adjusted. Tilt dishwasher backward on the console. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move the tensioner to a lower-numbered hole and... and drain hose is moved into one of 3 holes (1, 2, 3) in back or other injury. Failure to keep it from moving when dishwasher is near the center of dishwasher. If the door closes or falls open and close to rear leg. Check that water line is on both sides of...
...locations shown to prohibit them from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to be adjusted. Tilt dishwasher backward on the console. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move the tensioner to a lower-numbered hole and... and drain hose is moved into one of 3 holes (1, 2, 3) in back or other injury. Failure to keep it from moving when dishwasher is near the center of dishwasher. If the door closes or falls open and close to rear leg. Check that water line is on both sides of...
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...need to adjust alignment to be easier to a higher-numbered hole and replace the screw. Helpful Tip: Push up on both sides of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to back in on the right-hand side and is tucked in the opening. Do not remove insulation blanket - Repeat... for other side of cabinet doors. Reattach door spring to route end through hole in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening. ■ For models with your cabinets. Remove cardboard from front to adjust front legs. Do not kink or pinch water line...
...need to adjust alignment to be easier to a higher-numbered hole and replace the screw. Helpful Tip: Push up on both sides of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to back in on the right-hand side and is tucked in the opening. Do not remove insulation blanket - Repeat... for other side of cabinet doors. Reattach door spring to route end through hole in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening. ■ For models with your cabinets. Remove cardboard from front to adjust front legs. Do not kink or pinch water line...
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...Turn on water supply and check for animated representation of this step. If needed , see website for animated representation of this step. If dishwasher is level. Push the new drain hose into the rubber drain hose connector up or down until the coupling is connected, remove towel. If... leak occurs, repeat previous step. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/drain under FAQ tab. Check that dishwasher is properly seated in drain hose. Be sure rubber washer is level from side-to Drain Place level against top ...
...Turn on water supply and check for animated representation of this step. If needed , see website for animated representation of this step. If dishwasher is level. Push the new drain hose into the rubber drain hose connector up or down until the coupling is connected, remove towel. If... leak occurs, repeat previous step. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/drain under FAQ tab. Check that dishwasher is properly seated in drain hose. Be sure rubber washer is level from side-to Drain Place level against top ...
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WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Gently tug on UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector. ...CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under the washer. Make Direct Wire ...
WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Gently tug on UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector. ...CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under the washer. Make Direct Wire ...