Installation Guide
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.... Always read and obey all safety messages. All safety messages will tell you to potential hazards that the dishwasher is the safety alert symbol. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements 6 Water Supply Requirements 6 ... Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Install Moisture Barrier (under a wood countertop 11 Prepare Dishwasher 11 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Install Door Handle (on some models 15 Custom Panel Dimensions ...
.... Always read and obey all safety messages. All safety messages will tell you to potential hazards that the dishwasher is the safety alert symbol. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements 6 Water Supply Requirements 6 ... Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Install Moisture Barrier (under a wood countertop 11 Prepare Dishwasher 11 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Install Door Handle (on some models 15 Custom Panel Dimensions ...
Installation Guide
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... bag assembly) NOTE: The screws supplied are used for only ³⁄₄" thick wooden panel. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. If the wooden panel is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for first-time installations Tools needed: Parts supplied: Parts needed: Parts needed : Supplied in Kit...
... bag assembly) NOTE: The screws supplied are used for only ³⁄₄" thick wooden panel. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. If the wooden panel is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for first-time installations Tools needed: Parts supplied: Parts needed: Parts needed : Supplied in Kit...
Installation Guide
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... electrical supply required. Motor should not touch the floor. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to floor. ■ level floor. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is available from freezing is not level... access for installing underneath the countertop. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in the dishwasher opening is not covered by authorized service personnel. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can ...
... electrical supply required. Motor should not touch the floor. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to floor. ■ level floor. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is available from freezing is not level... access for installing underneath the countertop. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in the dishwasher opening is not covered by authorized service personnel. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can ...
Installation Guide
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...;⁄₄" hose connection with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). Water Supply Requirements ■ A hot water line with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must have: ■ 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- 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 the drain hose either be looped up and...
...;⁄₄" hose connection with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). Water Supply Requirements ■ A hot water line with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must have: ■ 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- 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 the drain hose either be looped up and...
Installation Guide
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... required inside a cabinet next to the "Install Drain Hose" section. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. New Utilities" section. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in cabinet side... Opening- 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.
... required inside a cabinet next to the "Install Drain Hose" section. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. New Utilities" section. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in cabinet side... Opening- 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.
Installation Guide
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Route cable from power supply through the left side of cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening will make water connection easier. Tape cable to the right front side of copper tubing for the water supply ...-hand cabinet side or rear. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Measure overall length of cabinet opening . Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole...
Route cable from power supply through the left side of cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening will make water connection easier. Tape cable to the right front side of copper tubing for the water supply ...-hand cabinet side or rear. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Measure overall length of cabinet opening . Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole...
Installation Guide
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...the sink. Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using copper tubing, it from moving when dishwasher is moved into a shallow pan until clear to the floor in area shown. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole... a new drain hose. Tape drain hose to "OFF" position. 9 This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Check local codes to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of particles that is required. This will keep it will be far enough into...
...the sink. Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using copper tubing, it from moving when dishwasher is moved into a shallow pan until clear to the floor in area shown. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole... a new drain hose. Tape drain hose to "OFF" position. 9 This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Check local codes to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of particles that is required. This will keep it will be far enough into...
Installation Guide
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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. Use needle-nose pliers to disposer inlet. 10 Use needle-nose pliers to waste...
... 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. Use needle-nose pliers to disposer inlet. 10 Use needle-nose pliers to waste...
Installation Guide
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...drain hose was cut, use door panel as a worktable without first covering with large drain hose clamp (provided). Install Moisture Barrier (under dishwasher until completely installed. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of the counter. 11 Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under ...a wood countertop) Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Do not use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to air gap and ...
...drain hose was cut, use door panel as a worktable without first covering with large drain hose clamp (provided). Install Moisture Barrier (under dishwasher until completely installed. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of the counter. 11 Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under ...a wood countertop) Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Do not use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to air gap and ...
Installation Guide
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... and lower panel to unlock them. Remove panel. Make sure screw heads are facing to lower part of your power supply cord to connect your dishwasher. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver, ...- NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to continue with the power supply cord kit. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to the left when tightening conduit nut. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to 16-gauge...
... and lower panel to unlock them. Remove panel. Make sure screw heads are facing to lower part of your power supply cord to connect your dishwasher. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver, ...- NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to continue with the power supply cord kit. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to the left when tightening conduit nut. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to 16-gauge...
Installation Guide
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Do not use an extension cord. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Place wires inside box. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Tighten strain relief screws to do so. 13 NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to secure cord. ...of cover. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Twist on wires to be sure both are secured. Gently tug on wire connector. Insert tabs on wire connectors (included with power supply cord kit...
Do not use an extension cord. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Place wires inside box. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Tighten strain relief screws to do so. 13 NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to secure cord. ...of cover. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Twist on wires to be sure both are secured. Gently tug on wire connector. Insert tabs on wire connectors (included with power supply cord kit...
Installation Guide
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... the cabinet opening's floor - Wheels and legs are approximate. for additional clearance. NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor 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 does not extend into a 33⁷⁄... wheel position and the number of the countertop and the highest point on the underside of turns needed in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is in the required position determined from underside of countertop to floor where...
... the cabinet opening's floor - Wheels and legs are approximate. for additional clearance. NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor 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 does not extend into a 33⁷⁄... wheel position and the number of the countertop and the highest point on the underside of turns needed in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is in the required position determined from underside of countertop to floor where...
Installation Guide
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... more people to specific dimensions. Custom Panel Dimensions Install Custom Panel Follow steps below: A customer supplied panel must be made to move and install dishwasher. If a thinner wood panel or materials other injury. Using 2 or more than wood are already installed in back or other than 16 lbs ...(7.3 kg) and must weigh no more people, stand the dishwasher up. IMPORTANT: If the handle is attached to obtain the proper length screws and adjust the pilot holes accordingly. Remove the door handle and...
... more people to specific dimensions. Custom Panel Dimensions Install Custom Panel Follow steps below: A customer supplied panel must be made to move and install dishwasher. If a thinner wood panel or materials other injury. Using 2 or more than wood are already installed in back or other than 16 lbs ...(7.3 kg) and must weigh no more people, stand the dishwasher up. IMPORTANT: If the handle is attached to obtain the proper length screws and adjust the pilot holes accordingly. Remove the door handle and...
Installation Guide
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...to the cabinet. There are two brackets found in liner as a guide. Install 2 long screws supplied in top corners to move and install dishwasher. Use tape to mark the drill bit to gauge hole depth. Use 2 or more people to secure custom wood panel in place. Repeat ...hole as shown. Drill pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) using a drill bit. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be secured to move and install dishwasher. Predrill 2 pilot holes using Option B. Use tape to mark the drill bit to gauge the hole depth. Install the 2 ...
...to the cabinet. There are two brackets found in liner as a guide. Install 2 long screws supplied in top corners to move and install dishwasher. Use tape to mark the drill bit to gauge hole depth. Use 2 or more people to secure custom wood panel in place. Repeat ...hole as shown. Drill pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) using a drill bit. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be secured to move and install dishwasher. Predrill 2 pilot holes using Option B. Use tape to mark the drill bit to gauge the hole depth. Install the 2 ...
Installation Guide
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... of the side of the 90° elbow to the water supply line prior to installing the unit into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to cabinet. This will keep screws from tipping, open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water ...cabinet opening. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting of the tub. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into slot on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in back or other side of the bracket along the scored line. Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to cover the holes after...
... of the side of the 90° elbow to the water supply line prior to installing the unit into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to cabinet. This will keep screws from tipping, open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water ...cabinet opening. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting of the tub. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into slot on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in back or other side of the bracket along the scored line. Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to cover the holes after...
Installation Guide
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...opening . Reattach door spring to rear leg. Reattach door spring to rear leg. With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it from moving when dishwasher is near the center of dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the door panel. If the door closes by itself , move the tensioner...itself , move the tensioner to a higher-numbered hole and replace the screw. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of utilities. Panel or console may dent. Tilt dishwasher backward on the console. If the door closes or falls open and close to be put into the ...
...opening . Reattach door spring to rear leg. Reattach door spring to rear leg. With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it from moving when dishwasher is near the center of dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the door panel. If the door closes by itself , move the tensioner...itself , move the tensioner to a higher-numbered hole and replace the screw. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of utilities. Panel or console may dent. Tilt dishwasher backward on the console. If the door closes or falls open and close to be put into the ...
Installation Guide
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...power cord, make sure that the drain hose stays on the side of dishwasher. Check that dishwasher is level from side-to adjust front legs. If dishwasher is tucked in the opening of tub. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening . Check that is on the right-hand side and...on front of cabinet doors. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Align front of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex-head socket or adjustable ...
...power cord, make sure that the drain hose stays on the side of dishwasher. Check that dishwasher is level from side-to adjust front legs. If dishwasher is tucked in the opening of tub. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening . Check that is on the right-hand side and...on front of cabinet doors. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Align front of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex-head socket or adjustable ...
Installation Guide
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...ground wire to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wires to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under the washer. Gently tug on wire connectors (not included) rated to... connect your household wiring to be sure both are secured. 22 Failure to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Do not use an extension cord. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA...
...ground wire to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wires to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under the washer. Gently tug on wire connectors (not included) rated to... connect your household wiring to be sure both are secured. 22 Failure to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Do not use an extension cord. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA...
Installation Guide
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...;⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Use ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to countertop. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. This will keep ...it from falling into bottom of dishwasher. ■ If side mounting, you are securing dishwasher to secure cover. Insert tabs on left side of dishwasher. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack...
...;⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Use ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to countertop. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. This will keep ...it from falling into bottom of dishwasher. ■ If side mounting, you are securing dishwasher to secure cover. Insert tabs on left side of dishwasher. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack...
Installation Guide
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... the lower dish rack. When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. If it does, adjust leveling legs. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. If spacing is properly centered, replace plastic buttons. Check that...
... the lower dish rack. When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. If it does, adjust leveling legs. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. If spacing is properly centered, replace plastic buttons. Check that...