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...Prepare 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 ...You can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. Do not push down on your appliance. The dishwasher must ensure that can happen if the instructions are very important. Always read and obey all electrical and plumbing national and local ...
...Prepare 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 ...You can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. Do not push down on your appliance. The dishwasher must ensure that can happen if the instructions are very important. Always read and obey all electrical and plumbing national and local ...
Installation Guide
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...Guide bag assembly) NOTE: The screws supplied are used for only ³⁄₄" thick wooden panel. It 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 ... (4) #10 x ¹/₂" wood screws (if installing custom front panels) †®TORX, T15, and T20 are included in dishwasher. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Check existing electrical supply. If the wooden panel is less than ³...
...Guide bag assembly) NOTE: The screws supplied are used for only ³⁄₄" thick wooden panel. It 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 ... (4) #10 x ¹/₂" wood screws (if installing custom front panels) †®TORX, T15, and T20 are included in dishwasher. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Check existing electrical supply. If the wooden panel is less than ³...
Installation Guide
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...a period of opening is uneven (example: Flooring extends only partway into opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Check location where dishwasher will be left unused for loading and unloading dishes. If floor at front of time or in a location ... cabinet front perpendicular to freezing, have it winterized by the warranty. Helpful Tip: Be sure to order. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide clearance between the side of opening for installing underneath the countertop. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum ...
...a period of opening is uneven (example: Flooring extends only partway into opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Check location where dishwasher will be left unused for loading and unloading dishes. If floor at front of time or in a location ... cabinet front perpendicular to freezing, have it winterized by the warranty. Helpful Tip: Be sure to order. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide clearance between the side of opening for installing underneath the countertop. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum ...
Installation Guide
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... is connected to 862 kPa) water pressure can be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. If drain hose is not long enough, use with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). latest edition...and all local codes and ordinances. 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 electrical connection and wire size are ...
... is connected to 862 kPa) water pressure can be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. If drain hose is not long enough, use with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). latest edition...and all local codes and ordinances. 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 electrical connection and wire size are ...
Installation Guide
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... a cabinet next to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- Failure 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. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the "Install Drain Hose" section. Drill...
... a cabinet next to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- Failure 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. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the "Install Drain Hose" section. Drill...
Installation Guide
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... left side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 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 will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. Prepare and Route Water Line...
... left side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 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 will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. Prepare and Route Water Line...
Installation Guide
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...into cabinet opening closest to the sink. This will prohibit it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of particles that is moved into a shallow pan until clear to ...get rid of the dishwasher. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in compliance with local codes... using copper tubing, it will be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it from moving when dishwasher is required. The water supply to the floor in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration ...
...into cabinet opening closest to the sink. This will prohibit it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of particles that is moved into a shallow pan until clear to ...get rid of the dishwasher. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in compliance with local codes... using copper tubing, it will be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it from moving when dishwasher is required. The water supply to the floor in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration ...
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. If the drain hose was cut if needed . Use pliers to 5 cm) screwtype clamp (not provided). Use needle-nose pliers to waste...
... 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. If the drain hose was cut if needed . Use pliers to 5 cm) screwtype clamp (not provided). Use needle-nose pliers to waste...
Installation Guide
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...drain hose to avoid damaging floor covering. Attach drain hose to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 3. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Make sure the area under a wood countertop) Tip Over Hazard Do not use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to... air gap with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. If the drain hose was cut ribbed section. 2. Using 2 or more people to squeeze clamp open door. Install Moisture Barrier (under ...
...drain hose to avoid damaging floor covering. Attach drain hose to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 3. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Make sure the area under a wood countertop) Tip Over Hazard Do not use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to... air gap with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. If the drain hose was cut ribbed section. 2. Using 2 or more people to squeeze clamp open door. Install Moisture Barrier (under ...
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... socket, nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of your power supply cord to connect your dishwasher. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to 16-gauge... dishwasher wiring. 12 Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Option B, Remove Access Panel - Make sure screw heads are facing to dishwasher. Retain for later use. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel....
... socket, nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of your power supply cord to connect your dishwasher. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to 16-gauge... dishwasher wiring. 12 Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Option B, Remove Access Panel - Make sure screw heads are facing to dishwasher. Retain for later use. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel....
Installation Guide
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... strain relief screws to do so. 13 Close cover ensuring wires are secured. Failure to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Gently tug on left side of this step. Do not use an extension cord. Make sure wires are tucked inside... cover. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL Listed/ CSA Approved twist-on wire connector. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Remove the ground connector screw and place through the ring terminal of the green ground wire.
... strain relief screws to do so. 13 Close cover ensuring wires are secured. Failure to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Gently tug on left side of this step. Do not use an extension cord. Make sure wires are tucked inside... cover. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL Listed/ CSA Approved twist-on wire connector. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Remove the ground connector screw and place through the ring terminal of the green ground wire.
Installation Guide
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.... for wheel position and the number of turns needed in the required position determined from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will need to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is less than the cabinet opening's floor - Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet... opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening height is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be ...
.... for wheel position and the number of turns needed in the required position determined from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will need to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is less than the cabinet opening's floor - Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet... opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening height is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be ...
Installation Guide
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... holes accordingly. If a thinner wood panel or materials other injury. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to move and install dishwasher. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to do so can result in the handle. Tighten the setscrews ¹⁄₄... 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 mounting studs with Installation Instructions. Place handle on the front of the wooden panel inside dotted line....
... holes accordingly. If a thinner wood panel or materials other injury. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to move and install dishwasher. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to do so can result in the handle. Tighten the setscrews ¹⁄₄... 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 mounting studs with Installation Instructions. Place handle on the front of the wooden panel inside dotted line....
Installation Guide
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... drill bit to gauge hole depth. Use tape to mark the drill bit to gauge the hole depth. Failure to move and install dishwasher. If your countertop is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using the door liner hole as shown. Drill pilot holes approximately ...the brackets using hole in the parts bag. Use 2 or more people to secure custom wood panel in top corners to move and install dishwasher. IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be done later. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a drill bit. Option A, Countertop attachment: Remove the brackets from top) on the...
... drill bit to gauge hole depth. Use tape to mark the drill bit to gauge the hole depth. Failure to move and install dishwasher. If your countertop is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using the door liner hole as shown. Drill pilot holes approximately ...the brackets using hole in the parts bag. Use 2 or more people to secure custom wood panel in top corners to move and install dishwasher. IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be done later. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a drill bit. Option A, Countertop attachment: Remove the brackets from top) on the...
Installation Guide
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... compression fitting of the 90° elbow to the water supply line prior to do so can result in back or other side of the dishwasher. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads. NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape with compression...the plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. This will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). Option B, Dishwasher side attachment: NOTE: Remove the brackets from tipping, open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 18 Flexible braided connection:...
... compression fitting of the 90° elbow to the water supply line prior to do so can result in back or other side of the dishwasher. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads. NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape with compression...the plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. This will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). Option B, Dishwasher side attachment: NOTE: Remove the brackets from tipping, open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 18 Flexible braided connection:...
Installation Guide
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.... Check that water line is on the left side of opening and drain hose is moved into one of 3 holes (1, 2, 3) in the front leg of dishwasher. Reattach door spring to rear leg. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the panel or on the console. Reattach door spring to rear leg. If... the door closes or falls open and close to keep it from moving when dishwasher is near the center of dishwasher. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the tensioner. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw ...
.... Check that water line is on the left side of opening and drain hose is moved into one of 3 holes (1, 2, 3) in the front leg of dishwasher. Reattach door spring to rear leg. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the panel or on the console. Reattach door spring to rear leg. If... the door closes or falls open and close to keep it from moving when dishwasher is near the center of dishwasher. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the tensioner. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw ...
Installation Guide
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...front leg using power cord, make sure to adjust front legs. Repeat for other side of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. You may be even with front of tub. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening of cabinet doors. Check that leveling legs are firmly against top front opening...the floor. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Check that is on the side of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to route end through hole in on the right-hand side and is plumb. NOTES: ...
...front leg using power cord, make sure to adjust front legs. Repeat for other side of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. You may be even with front of tub. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening of cabinet doors. Check that leveling legs are firmly against top front opening...the floor. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Check that is on the side of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to route end through hole in on the right-hand side and is plumb. NOTES: ...
Installation Guide
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... ground wire to follow these instructions can result in type strain relief. WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Do not use an extension cord. Gently tug on UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector. Failure to green ground connector in Cabinet... connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to be sure both are secured. 22 Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in death, fire, or electrical shock...
... ground wire to follow these instructions can result in type strain relief. WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Do not use an extension cord. Gently tug on UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector. Failure to green ground connector in Cabinet... connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to be sure both are secured. 22 Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in death, fire, or electrical shock...
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...kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. This will keep it from falling into bottom of dishwasher. ■ If side mounting, you are securing dishwasher to countertop. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to secure cable. Check that dishwasher... needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to secure cover. Place wires inside box. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place...
...kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. This will keep it from falling into bottom of dishwasher. ■ If side mounting, you are securing dishwasher to countertop. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to secure cable. Check that dishwasher... needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to secure cover. Place wires inside box. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place...
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...Plastic Panel Open door and check that sides of door do , dishwasher must be re-centered. If securing with a side attachment, check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on both sides. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. If they do not rub against ...the dishwasher leg. If it does, adjust leveling legs. Remove towel from dishwasher. Check that top of door does ...
...Plastic Panel Open door and check that sides of door do , dishwasher must be re-centered. If securing with a side attachment, check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on both sides. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. If they do not rub against ...the dishwasher leg. If it does, adjust leveling legs. Remove towel from dishwasher. Check that top of door does ...