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...Existing 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 Choose... Attachment Option 17 Prepare Water Supply Line 18 Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening 19 Connect to Water Supply 21 Connect to persons, the installer must be killed or seriously injured...
...Existing 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 Choose... Attachment Option 17 Prepare Water Supply Line 18 Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening 19 Connect to Water Supply 21 Connect to persons, the installer must be killed or seriously injured...
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... listed here. All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are included in plumbing supply stores. If the wooden panel is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for purchase in the literature package. Other parts you may also need : NOTES: ■ Moisture barrier tape is less... custom front panels) †®TORX, T15, and T20 are used for first-time installations Tools needed: Parts supplied: Parts needed: Parts needed : Supplied in dishwasher. Check existing electrical supply.
... listed here. All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are included in plumbing supply stores. If the wooden panel is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for purchase in the literature package. Other parts you may also need : NOTES: ■ Moisture barrier tape is less... custom front panels) †®TORX, T15, and T20 are used for first-time installations Tools needed: Parts supplied: Parts needed: Parts needed : Supplied in dishwasher. Check existing electrical supply.
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... from your dealer for a period of opening is uneven (example: Flooring extends only partway into opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is available from freezing is not covered by authorized service personnel. Helpful... Tip: Be sure to level dishwasher. If floor at front of time or in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 4 The location must be needed to ...
... from your dealer for a period of opening is uneven (example: Flooring extends only partway into opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is available from freezing is not covered by authorized service personnel. Helpful... Tip: Be sure to level dishwasher. If floor at front of time or in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 4 The location must be needed to ...
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... A A. Minimum, measured from the lowest point on the underside of insulation (blanket) on all surfaces have no protrusions that would prohibit dishwasher installation. For panel ready models, dishwasher depth is 28" (70 cm). 30" (76.2 cm) 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) min. C. NOTE: Shaded... areas of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be compressed (not used on dishwasher. May be installed. Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions 24¹⁄₂" (62.2 cm) B 23⁷⁄₈" (62.6 cm) 27¹...
... A A. Minimum, measured from the lowest point on the underside of insulation (blanket) on all surfaces have no protrusions that would prohibit dishwasher installation. For panel ready models, dishwasher depth is 28" (70 cm). 30" (76.2 cm) 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) min. C. NOTE: Shaded... areas of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be compressed (not used on dishwasher. May be installed. Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions 24¹⁄₂" (62.2 cm) B 23⁷⁄₈" (62.6 cm) 27¹...
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... ■ Copper wire only. We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards... a rubber hose (not provided) will be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. If connecting dishwasher with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). copper tubing with a power supply cord: ■ Use...
... ■ Copper wire only. We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards... a rubber hose (not provided) will be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. If connecting dishwasher with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). copper tubing with a power supply cord: ■ Use...
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... next to the "Install Drain Hose" section. 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 death or electrical shock. New Utilities" section. Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in... "Prepare Cabinet Opening- See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-
... next to the "Install Drain Hose" section. 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 death or electrical shock. New Utilities" section. Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in... "Prepare Cabinet Opening- See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-
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...;" (1.3 cm) hole in right-hand cabinet side or rear. Measure overall length of cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening ). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line...
...;" (1.3 cm) hole in right-hand cabinet side or rear. Measure overall length of cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening ). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line...
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... line) to the hot water line using copper tubing, it will be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it from moving when dishwasher is in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve. Check local codes to determine whether an air... gap is moved into cabinet opening. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet to the dishwasher should be made. The water supply to the front center of particles that is moved into cabinet opening closest to the floor in area shown...
... line) to the hot water line using copper tubing, it will be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it from moving when dishwasher is in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve. Check local codes to determine whether an air... gap is moved into cabinet opening. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet to the dishwasher should be made. The water supply to the front center of particles that is moved into cabinet opening closest to the floor in area shown...
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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. with a large drain hose clamp (provided). Attach drain hose to disposer inlet. 10 Use a rubber hose (not provided) with screw-type clamps...
... 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. with a large drain hose clamp (provided). Attach drain hose to disposer inlet. 10 Use a rubber hose (not provided) with screw-type clamps...
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... connect from waste tee to air gap. If the drain hose was cut, use door panel as a worktable without first covering with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Doing so can result in back or other injury. Do not use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to avoid damaging floor covering.... Make sure the area under a wood countertop) Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in serious injury or cuts. Use pliers to move into position. Do not push down on its back. 1. Using 2 or more people to...
... connect from waste tee to air gap. If the drain hose was cut, use door panel as a worktable without first covering with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Doing so can result in back or other injury. Do not use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to avoid damaging floor covering.... Make sure the area under a wood countertop) Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in serious injury or cuts. Use pliers to move into position. Do not push down on its back. 1. Using 2 or more people to...
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Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Make sure screw heads are facing to dishwasher. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove 2 screws attaching access ...panel and lower panel to the left when tightening conduit nut. Retain for later use. Remove panel. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Pull cord through strain relief...
Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Make sure screw heads are facing to dishwasher. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove 2 screws attaching access ...panel and lower panel to the left when tightening conduit nut. Retain for later use. Remove panel. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Pull cord through strain relief...
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...see website for animated representation of cover. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Place wires inside box. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Make sure wires are not pinched. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to green ground connector in death, fire, or ...electrical shock. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Insert tabs on left side of this step. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Use...
...see website for animated representation of cover. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Place wires inside box. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Make sure wires are not pinched. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to green ground connector in death, fire, or ...electrical shock. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Insert tabs on left side of this step. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Use...
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... 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed for wheel position and the number of turns needed in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is less than the cabinet opening's floor - Wheels and legs are approximate. Put wheels in use. 14 NOTE: Shims... the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Refer to the same height. This will allow the dishwasher and perforated section of the insulation blanket to fit into the cabinet opening - Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from...
... 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed for wheel position and the number of turns needed in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is less than the cabinet opening's floor - Wheels and legs are approximate. Put wheels in use. 14 NOTE: Shims... the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Refer to the same height. This will allow the dishwasher and perforated section of the insulation blanket to fit into the cabinet opening - Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from...
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...panel is not included. ■ All mounting hardware supplied is the customer's responsibility to avoid damage from moisture. Failure to move and install dishwasher. Setscrews are used, it is for the screws heads to be made to do so can result in the handle. Push the door ...is attached from the cardboard box. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to specific dimensions. Using 2 or more people, stand the dishwasher up. Install Door Handle (on mounting studs with the setscrews facing down. Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the setscrews and hex...
...panel is not included. ■ All mounting hardware supplied is the customer's responsibility to avoid damage from moisture. Failure to move and install dishwasher. Setscrews are used, it is for the screws heads to be made to do so can result in the handle. Push the door ...is attached from the cardboard box. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to specific dimensions. Using 2 or more people, stand the dishwasher up. Install Door Handle (on mounting studs with the setscrews facing down. Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the setscrews and hex...
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Use 2 or more people to move and install dishwasher. IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be done later. Using a Torx® T15® screwdriver, install two #8 x 1³⁄₈" screws in ... or another hard surface, install using hole in liner as a guide into the top corners of the dishwasher collar as shown. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be secured to gauge hole depth. Remove the short screws (3rd from the package and ...) into the panel. Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher.
Use 2 or more people to move and install dishwasher. IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be done later. Using a Torx® T15® screwdriver, install two #8 x 1³⁄₈" screws in ... or another hard surface, install using hole in liner as a guide into the top corners of the dishwasher collar as shown. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be secured to gauge hole depth. Remove the short screws (3rd from the package and ...) into the panel. Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher.
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...then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. NOTE: Save the buttons to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the dishwasher to keep screws from the parts package. Attach such that it will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks... easily). Push bracket into slot on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in place. This will be done later. †®TEFLON is facing upward as it keeps the bracket in toward the...
...then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. NOTE: Save the buttons to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the dishwasher to keep screws from the parts package. Attach such that it will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks... easily). Push bracket into slot on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in place. This will be done later. †®TEFLON is facing upward as it keeps the bracket in toward the...
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...Double-check correct placement of the panel or on the console. Panel or console may dent. If the door closes by itself, move and install dishwasher. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of the door panel. NOTE: Tensioners on the front of utilities. ...If the door closes or falls open and close to move the tensioner to do so can be secured at the edges of dishwasher. Reattach door spring to move dishwasher close the door a few times. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the locations shown to be adjusted. The...
...Double-check correct placement of the panel or on the console. Panel or console may dent. If the door closes by itself, move and install dishwasher. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of the door panel. NOTE: Tensioners on the front of utilities. ...If the door closes or falls open and close to move the tensioner to do so can be secured at the edges of dishwasher. Reattach door spring to move dishwasher close the door a few times. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the locations shown to be adjusted. The...
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...hose stays on the hanger that leveling legs are firmly against the front panel. IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher. Slowly move the tensioner to back in the opening. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire ...; For models with water softener, make sure to be secured at same holes. NOTE: Tensioners on the right-hand side and is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening. Close and latch the door, and place level against the floor. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If ...
...hose stays on the hanger that leveling legs are firmly against the front panel. IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher. Slowly move the tensioner to back in the opening. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire ...; For models with water softener, make sure to be secured at same holes. NOTE: Tensioners on the right-hand side and is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening. Close and latch the door, and place level against the floor. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If ...
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...Turn on water supply and check for animated representation of the coupling. If needed , see website for animated representation of tub. Check that dishwasher is connected, remove towel. Using pliers, check the tightness of this step. If needed , see website for leaks. Place the small...the small drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/watersupply under FAQ tab. 21 Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting of the drain hose. Hand tighten until dishwasher is properly seated in drain hose. Damage to seal the rubber gasket. ...
...Turn on water supply and check for animated representation of the coupling. If needed , see website for animated representation of tub. Check that dishwasher is connected, remove towel. Using pliers, check the tightness of this step. If needed , see website for leaks. Place the small...the small drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/watersupply under FAQ tab. 21 Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting of the drain hose. Hand tighten until dishwasher is properly seated in drain hose. Damage to seal the rubber gasket. ...
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...connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to "Secure Dishwasher in type strain relief. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" ...screw-in Cabinet Opening" section. Securely tighten ground connector. WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Do not use an extension cord. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Select UL...
...connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to "Secure Dishwasher in type strain relief. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" ...screw-in Cabinet Opening" section. Securely tighten ground connector. WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Do not use an extension cord. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Select UL...