Installation Guide
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... if you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. ■ Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on your appliance. Care shall be exercised ... 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 ...
... if you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. ■ Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on your appliance. Care shall be exercised ... 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 ...
Installation Guide
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...thick wooden panel. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. If the wooden panel is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for purchase in Kit: (4) Plastic studs (attached to 16-gauge wiring in the ...(4) #10 x ¹/₂" wood screws (if installing custom front panels) †®TORX, T15, and T20 are included in dishwasher. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts...
...thick wooden panel. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. If the wooden panel is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for purchase in Kit: (4) Plastic studs (attached to 16-gauge wiring in the ...(4) #10 x ¹/₂" wood screws (if installing custom front panels) †®TORX, T15, and T20 are included in dishwasher. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts...
Installation Guide
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... dealer for installing underneath the countertop. The location must provide clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening ). Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is uneven (example: Flooring ... required. If floor at rear of time or in a location where it winterized by the warranty. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be securely attached to freezing, have it may be installed must provide: ■ easy access to floor. ...
... dealer for installing underneath the countertop. The location must provide clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening ). Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is uneven (example: Flooring ... required. If floor at rear of time or in a location where it winterized by the warranty. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be securely attached to freezing, have it may be installed must provide: ■ easy access to floor. ...
Installation Guide
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...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 meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is...drain trap in accordance with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that meets the wiring requirements for use with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must meet all local codes and ordinances. copper tubing with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - ...
...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 meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is...drain trap in accordance with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that meets the wiring requirements for use with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must meet all local codes and ordinances. copper tubing with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - ...
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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. Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical ... they do so can result in cabinet side or rear. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet 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. Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical ... they do so can result in cabinet side or rear. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening.
Installation Guide
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This will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Tape cable to the right front side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 See "Product and Cabinet ...Opening Dimensions" section. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in area shown. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will make water connection easier. Drill a ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with power supply cord...
This will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Tape cable to the right front side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 See "Product and Cabinet ...Opening Dimensions" section. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in area shown. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will make water connection easier. Drill a ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with power supply cord...
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..."OFF" position. 9 Slowly route water supply line through hole in compliance with local codes and ordinances. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is in cabinet to the front center of the opening where drain connection will be made. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain... hose. Flush water into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of the dishwasher. Tape drain hose to the floor in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve. The water supply to...
..."OFF" position. 9 Slowly route water supply line through hole in compliance with local codes and ordinances. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is in cabinet to the front center of the opening where drain connection will be made. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain... hose. Flush water into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of the dishwasher. Tape drain hose to the floor in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve. The water supply to...
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. Option A, Waste disposer - Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. Option B, No...
... 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. Option A, Waste disposer - Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. Option B, No...
Installation Guide
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... installed. Doing so can result in back or other injury. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under a wood countertop) Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in serious injury or cuts. Make sure the area under the cabinet is clean and dry for installation of the counter. 11 If ... of the moisture barrier and apply to air gap. NOTE: Do not cut if needed. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from waste tee to underside of the countertop along the front edge of the moisture barrier...
... installed. Doing so can result in back or other injury. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under a wood countertop) Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in serious injury or cuts. Make sure the area under the cabinet is clean and dry for installation of the counter. 11 If ... of the moisture barrier and apply to air gap. NOTE: Do not cut if needed. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from waste tee to underside of the countertop along the front edge of the moisture barrier...
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... a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove 2 screws attaching access panel and lower panel to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. 12 Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of... for later use. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your dishwasher. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to continue with the power supply cord kit. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. Make Power Supply Cord Connection ...
... a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove 2 screws attaching access panel and lower panel to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. 12 Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of... for later use. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your dishwasher. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to continue with the power supply cord kit. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. Make Power Supply Cord Connection ...
Installation Guide
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Failure to be sure both are secured. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Gently tug on wire connectors (included with power supply cord kit). ... cord. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Twist on left side of cover. Connect ground wire to secure cover. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. Make sure wires are not pinched. Reattach and tighten the ground connector screw...
Failure to be sure both are secured. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Gently tug on wire connectors (included with power supply cord kit). ... cord. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Twist on left side of cover. Connect ground wire to secure cover. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. Make sure wires are not pinched. Reattach and tighten the ground connector screw...
Installation Guide
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... into a 33⁷⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening - Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Wheels and legs are approximate. Put wheels in the required position determined from underside of turns needed in use. ...14 for additional clearance. add shims as needed . Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for 34¹⁄₂" (87.6 cm). This will be securely attached to floor to fit into the cabinet...
... into a 33⁷⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening - Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Wheels and legs are approximate. Put wheels in the required position determined from underside of turns needed in use. ...14 for additional clearance. add shims as needed . Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for 34¹⁄₂" (87.6 cm). This will be securely attached to floor to fit into the cabinet...
Installation Guide
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... and hex key from moisture. It is attached from the back of the custom panel, the screw holes should be made to move and install dishwasher. IMPORTANT: If the handle is recommended that a cabinetmaker cut the customer panel because of the precise dimensions needed. Push the door handle tightly against the... procedure. 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. Failure to do so can result in the handle.
... and hex key from moisture. It is attached from the back of the custom panel, the screw holes should be made to move and install dishwasher. IMPORTANT: If the handle is recommended that a cabinetmaker cut the customer panel because of the precise dimensions needed. Push the door handle tightly against the... procedure. 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. Failure to do so can result in the handle.
Installation Guide
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... in liner as a guide. Remove the short screws (3rd from the package and insert into the open slots on either side of the dishwasher collar as a guide into the top corners of pliers, bend the tab down to the cabinet. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a drill bit.... Drill pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) into the panel. Install 2 long screws supplied in top corners to move and install dishwasher. Use 2 or more people to secure custom wood panel in place. If your countertop is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using hole...
... in liner as a guide. Remove the short screws (3rd from the package and insert into the open slots on either side of the dishwasher collar as a guide into the top corners of pliers, bend the tab down to the cabinet. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a drill bit.... Drill pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) into the panel. Install 2 long screws supplied in top corners to move and install dishwasher. Use 2 or more people to secure custom wood panel in place. If your countertop is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using hole...
Installation Guide
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... start the nut onto the elbow threads. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 18 Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the cabinet opening. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to cabinet. This will keep it from tipping, open ended wrench or... of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting of the 90° elbow to the water supply line prior to do so...
... start the nut onto the elbow threads. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 18 Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the cabinet opening. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to cabinet. This will keep it from tipping, open ended wrench or... of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting of the 90° elbow to the water supply line prior to do so...
Installation Guide
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...closes by itself , move the tensioner to a lower-numbered hole and replace screw. When door is on both sides of dishwasher should be secured at the edges of the dishwasher at same holes. Reattach door spring to rear leg. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the ...and close to prohibit them from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to keep it from moving when dishwasher is near the center of dishwasher. NOTE: Do not push on the front of utilities. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the ...
...closes by itself , move the tensioner to a lower-numbered hole and replace screw. When door is on both sides of dishwasher should be secured at the edges of the dishwasher at same holes. Reattach door spring to rear leg. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the ...and close to prohibit them from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to keep it from moving when dishwasher is near the center of dishwasher. NOTE: Do not push on the front of utilities. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the ...
Installation Guide
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Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Check that dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on the side of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to -side. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to be easier to... back in the opening . If dishwasher is level from front to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure that the drain hose stays on the hanger that leveling legs ...
Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Check that dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on the side of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to -side. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to be easier to... back in the opening . If dishwasher is level from front to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure that the drain hose stays on the hanger that leveling legs ...
Installation Guide
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Do not use an extension cord. Securely tighten ground connector screw. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped ... in type strain relief. Failure to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Connect ground wire to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord...
Do not use an extension cord. Securely tighten ground connector screw. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped ... in type strain relief. Failure to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Connect ground wire to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord...
Installation Guide
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... previously removed screw to secure cable. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to -side in cabinet opening. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of this...
... previously removed screw to secure cable. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to -side in cabinet opening. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of this...
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..., see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. Tighten bracket screws. Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on both sides. When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. ...- If spacing is properly centered, replace plastic buttons. Adjust if necessary. 24 If they do not rub against the dishwasher leg. Remove towel from dishwasher. If securing with a side attachment, check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. If it...
..., see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. Tighten bracket screws. Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on both sides. When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. ...- If spacing is properly centered, replace plastic buttons. Adjust if necessary. 24 If they do not rub against the dishwasher leg. Remove towel from dishwasher. If securing with a side attachment, check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. If it...