Installation Guide
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... Cabinet Opening-New 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 15 Install Custom ... so can happen if the instructions are very important. All safety messages will tell you and others are not followed. The dishwasher must ensure that can kill or hurt you what can result in these instructions. ■ Installation should be installed to potential hazards...
... Cabinet Opening-New 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 15 Install Custom ... so can happen if the instructions are very important. All safety messages will tell you and others are not followed. The dishwasher must ensure that can kill or hurt you what can result in these instructions. ■ Installation should be installed to potential hazards...
Installation Guide
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...supply stores. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Other parts you may also need : NOTES: ■ Moisture barrier tape 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...1230. (4) #10 x ¹/₂" wood screws (if installing custom front panels) †®TORX, T15, and T20 are included in dishwasher. Other useful items you may need : *Must be made by runners) (4) Short screws (10-16 hex-head screw) (4) Long screws (8-...
...supply stores. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Other parts you may also need : NOTES: ■ Moisture barrier tape 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...1230. (4) #10 x ¹/₂" wood screws (if installing custom front panels) †®TORX, T15, and T20 are included in dishwasher. Other useful items you may need : *Must be made by runners) (4) Short screws (10-16 hex-head screw) (4) Long screws (8-...
Installation Guide
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...electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for a period of opening, shims may be needed to freezing, have it may be securely attached to dishwasher against freezing. The location must provide: ■ easy access to order. 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 interfere with floor...
...electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for a period of opening, shims may be needed to freezing, have it may be securely attached to dishwasher against freezing. The location must provide: ■ easy access to order. 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 interfere with floor...
Installation Guide
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...connecting the air gap, a rubber hose (not provided) will be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. Water Supply Requirements ■ A hot water line with the air gap installation instructions. NOTE: ¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is not ..., copper wire with a power supply cord: ■ Use UL Listed power supply cord kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for your dishwasher. Drain Requirements ■ A new drain hose is supplied with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). latest...
...connecting the air gap, a rubber hose (not provided) will be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. Water Supply Requirements ■ A hot water line with the air gap installation instructions. NOTE: ¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is not ..., copper wire with a power supply cord: ■ Use UL Listed power supply cord kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for your dishwasher. Drain Requirements ■ A new drain hose is supplied with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). latest...
Installation Guide
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...-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. New Utilities" section. Prepare...
...-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. New Utilities" section. Prepare...
Installation Guide
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... cabinet opening will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. 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...
... cabinet opening will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. 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...
Installation Guide
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... and kink easily, so be made. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet to the front center of the dishwasher. This will keep it will be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. Route drain hose as shown through hole in... into cabinet opening. Check local codes to get rid of the opening closest to the sink. Route water line and tape it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. This will prohibit it to "OFF" position. 9 Turn shutoff valve to the floor in compliance with local codes ...
... and kink easily, so be made. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet to the front center of the dishwasher. This will keep it will be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. Route drain hose as shown through hole in... into cabinet opening. Check local codes to get rid of the opening closest to the sink. Route water line and tape it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. This will prohibit it to "OFF" position. 9 Turn shutoff valve to the floor in compliance with local codes ...
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 remove plug. 3. Option A, Waste disposer - NOTE: Do not cut...
... 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 remove plug. 3. Option A, Waste disposer - NOTE: Do not cut...
Installation Guide
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...panel. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with a towel to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 3. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Option D, No waste disposer - Remove the backing of the moisture barrier and apply to underside of the countertop along the front ...). Attach drain hose to avoid damaging floor covering. Make sure the area under a wood countertop) Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. Failure to air gap and cut ribbed section. 2. Install Moisture Barrier (under the cabinet ...
...panel. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with a towel to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 3. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Option D, No waste disposer - Remove the backing of the moisture barrier and apply to underside of the countertop along the front ...). Attach drain hose to avoid damaging floor covering. Make sure the area under a wood countertop) Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. Failure to air gap and cut ribbed section. 2. Install Moisture Barrier (under the cabinet ...
Installation Guide
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... UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your dishwasher. Metal Panel Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Using..., remove terminal box cover. Plastic Panel Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn counterclockwise to dishwasher. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove 2 screws attaching access panel and lower panel...
... UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your dishwasher. Metal Panel Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Using..., remove terminal box cover. Plastic Panel Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn counterclockwise to dishwasher. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove 2 screws attaching access panel and lower panel...
Installation Guide
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...185;⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cord. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to white, using ...UL Listed/ CSA Approved twist-on left side of this step. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Do not use an extension cord. Insert tabs on wire connectors (included with power supply ...
...185;⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cord. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to white, using ...UL Listed/ CSA Approved twist-on left side of this step. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Do not use an extension cord. Insert tabs on wire connectors (included with power supply ...
Installation Guide
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... can be removed for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33⁷⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening, but the dishwasher will need to 34" (86.4 cm) below the countertop. for additional clearance. add shims as needed . NOTE: Shims must be more difficult to...approximate. Built-up to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). This will allow the dishwasher to fit into the cabinet opening height is in the area shown to the same height. Measurements are preset at the factory for wheel position...
... can be removed for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33⁷⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening, but the dishwasher will need to 34" (86.4 cm) below the countertop. for additional clearance. add shims as needed . NOTE: Shims must be more difficult to...approximate. Built-up to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). This will allow the dishwasher to fit into the cabinet opening height is in the area shown to the same height. Measurements are preset at the factory for wheel position...
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...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. Install the custom hardware handle(s) on both sides and all edges of the custom panel, the screw lengths cannot exceed the panel thickness...must be made to the front of the panel to do so. Setscrews are used, it is the customer's responsibility to move and install dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Use a moisture-resistant sealer on the front of the precise dimensions needed. Failure to avoid damage from moisture. Install Door Handle...
...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. Install the custom hardware handle(s) on both sides and all edges of the custom panel, the screw lengths cannot exceed the panel thickness...must be made to the front of the panel to do so. Setscrews are used, it is the customer's responsibility to move and install dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Use a moisture-resistant sealer on the front of the precise dimensions needed. Failure to avoid damage from moisture. Install Door Handle...
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... pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) into the open slots on either side of pliers, bend the tab down to the cabinet. IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be done later. Remove the short screws (3rd from the package and insert into the top corners of the... dishwasher collar as a guide into the panel. If your countertop is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using hole in place. Predrill 2 pilot holes using ...
... pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) into the open slots on either side of pliers, bend the tab down to the cabinet. IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be done later. Remove the short screws (3rd from the package and insert into the top corners of the... dishwasher collar as a guide into the panel. If your countertop is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using hole in place. Predrill 2 pilot holes using ...
Installation Guide
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...and kinks easily). Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads. This will keep it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Repeat this step for the other injury. Attach such that it from tipping, open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. ...the tub. NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape with compression fittings. NOTE: Save the buttons to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the...
...and kinks easily). Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads. This will keep it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Repeat this step for the other injury. Attach such that it from tipping, open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. ...the tub. NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape with compression fittings. NOTE: Save the buttons to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the...
Installation Guide
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... be secured at the edges of utilities. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of dishwasher. When door is moved into one of 3 holes (1, 2, 3) in the locations shown to prohibit them from tipping, open under its own weight, the... door tension will need to be put into the cabinet opening . NOTE: Tensioners on wheels and move dishwasher close the door a few times. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at same holes. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to a lower-numbered hole and replace screw. Check that water line...
... be secured at the edges of utilities. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of dishwasher. When door is moved into one of 3 holes (1, 2, 3) in the locations shown to prohibit them from tipping, open under its own weight, the... door tension will need to be put into the cabinet opening . NOTE: Tensioners on wheels and move dishwasher close the door a few times. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at same holes. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to a lower-numbered hole and replace screw. Check that water line...
Installation Guide
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...that leveling legs are firmly against the front panel. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is tucked in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening . Align front of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on front of tub. Close and latch the .... You may be even with front of the unit. Check that is on the side of cabinet doors. Repeat for other side of dishwasher. Remove cardboard from side-to route end through hole in on the right-hand side and is level. 20 Do not kink or pinch...
...that leveling legs are firmly against the front panel. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is tucked in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening . Align front of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on front of tub. Close and latch the .... You may be even with front of the unit. Check that is on the side of cabinet doors. Repeat for other side of dishwasher. Remove cardboard from side-to route end through hole in on the right-hand side and is level. 20 Do not kink or pinch...
Installation Guide
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...washer. Securely tighten ground connector screw. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector. Failure to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE...in death, fire, or electrical shock. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Connect ground wire to be sure...
...washer. Securely tighten ground connector screw. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector. Failure to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE...in death, fire, or electrical shock. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Connect ground wire to be sure...
Installation Guide
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... must be secured to countertop with two #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Secure Dishwasher in cabinet to countertop. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Insert tabs on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to keep screws from shifting when door is still level front-to-back and side-to...
... must be secured to countertop with two #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Secure Dishwasher in cabinet to countertop. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Insert tabs on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to keep screws from shifting when door is still level front-to-back and side-to...
Installation Guide
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...not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. If it does, adjust leveling legs. If they do not rub against the dishwasher leg. Tighten bracket screws. Plastic Panel Open door and check that the lower edge of the access panel touches the floor. If ...side attachment, check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on both sides. Remove towel from dishwasher. Place the plastic access panel against the screw heads. Adjust if necessary. 24 Complete Installation Option A, ...
...not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. If it does, adjust leveling legs. If they do not rub against the dishwasher leg. Tighten bracket screws. Plastic Panel Open door and check that the lower edge of the access panel touches the floor. If ...side attachment, check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on both sides. Remove towel from dishwasher. Place the plastic access panel against the screw heads. Adjust if necessary. 24 Complete Installation Option A, ...