Dimension Guide
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.... Drain Requirements: A new drain hose is not recommended). Use ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) minimum I.D. Undercounter Dishwasher PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS KDFE454C KUDC10FX KUDC10IX KUDE20FB KUDE20FX KUDE20IX KUDE40FX KUDE48FX KUDE50CX KUDE60FX KUDE60HX KUDE60SX KUDE70FX KUDL15FX KUDS30CX KUDS30FX KUDS30IX KUDS30SX KUDS35FX... Electrical Requirements: 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- If direct wiring dishwasher: Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic, sheathed copper wire with your home and local codes and ordinances. Use a UL ...
.... Drain Requirements: A new drain hose is not recommended). Use ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) minimum I.D. Undercounter Dishwasher PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS KDFE454C KUDC10FX KUDC10IX KUDE20FB KUDE20FX KUDE20IX KUDE40FX KUDE48FX KUDE50CX KUDE60FX KUDE60HX KUDE60SX KUDE70FX KUDL15FX KUDS30CX KUDS30FX KUDS30IX KUDS30SX KUDS35FX... Electrical Requirements: 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- If direct wiring dishwasher: Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic, sheathed copper wire with your home and local codes and ordinances. Use a UL ...
Dimension Guide
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... opening. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to change without notice. E. Specifications subject to 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) by removing wheels from dishwasher, or 33³⁄₄" (85.7 cm) by removing wheels AND perforated section in the insulation blanket. May be installed. D. Minimum, measured from the lowest...
... opening. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to change without notice. E. Specifications subject to 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) by removing wheels from dishwasher, or 33³⁄₄" (85.7 cm) by removing wheels AND perforated section in the insulation blanket. May be installed. D. Minimum, measured from the lowest...
Installation Guide
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... 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... read and obey all electrical and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances. We have provided many important safety messages in this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. ■ Installation should be exercised when the appliance is the safety alert symbol. Care shall be...
... 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... read and obey all electrical and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances. We have provided many important safety messages in this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. ■ Installation should be exercised when the appliance is the safety alert symbol. Care shall be...
Installation Guide
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If the wooden panel is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for purchase in dishwasher. If parts are not included, call 1-800-422-1230. (4) #10 x ¹/₂" wood screws (if installing custom front panels) †®TORX, T15, and T20 ...
If the wooden panel is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for purchase in dishwasher. If parts are not included, call 1-800-422-1230. (4) #10 x ¹/₂" wood screws (if installing custom front panels) †®TORX, T15, and T20 ...
Installation Guide
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...water, electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for installing underneath the countertop. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. The location must provide: ■ easy access to the floor. If floor at rear of time or in a location where it ... water lines leading to order. Damage from your dealer for loading and unloading dishes. Call 1-800-422-1230 to dishwasher against freezing. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at front of opening is ...
...water, electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for installing underneath the countertop. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. The location must provide: ■ easy access to the floor. If floor at rear of time or in a location where it ... water lines leading to order. Damage from your dealer for loading and unloading dishes. Call 1-800-422-1230 to dishwasher against freezing. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at front of opening is ...
Installation Guide
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... fastened to the underside of the water inlet valve. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that the electrical connection and wire size...plumbing lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above code standards can be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. Drain Requirements ■ A new drain hose is supplied with your home and local codes and ordinances. ■ Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain...
... fastened to the underside of the water inlet valve. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that the electrical connection and wire size...plumbing lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above code standards can be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. Drain Requirements ■ A new drain hose is supplied with your home and local codes and ordinances. ■ Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain...
Installation Guide
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...3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet next to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in cabinet side or rear. Failure to the dishwasher cabinet opening. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- New Utilities" section. 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.
...3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet next to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in cabinet side or rear. Failure to the dishwasher cabinet opening. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- New Utilities" section. 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.
Installation Guide
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...water supply line. 8 Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. Drill a ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. This will be easier ...if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening ). Measure overall length of cabinet opening . Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth.
...water supply line. 8 Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. Drill a ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. This will be easier ...if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening ). Measure overall length of cabinet opening . Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth.
Installation Guide
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... "ON" position. Flush water into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of opening where drain connection will keep it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening . Route water line and tape it to determine whether an air gap is required. Route drain hose as shown ...the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using copper tubing, it will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening . Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Slowly route water supply line through hole in area ...
... "ON" position. Flush water into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of opening where drain connection will keep it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening . Route water line and tape it to determine whether an air gap is required. Route drain hose as shown ...the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using copper tubing, it will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening . Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Slowly route water supply line through hole in area ...
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.
... 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.
Installation Guide
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...the counter. 11 with a towel to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 3. Use pliers to avoid damaging floor covering. Do not use dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to squeeze clamp open door. Do not push down on its back. 1. Using 2 or more people to underside of ...back or other injury. If the drain hose was cut if needed. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. Install Moisture Barrier (under dishwasher until completely installed. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with large drain hose clamp (provided). Failure to air gap. NOTE: Do not cut ribbed...
...the counter. 11 with a towel to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 3. Use pliers to avoid damaging floor covering. Do not use dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to squeeze clamp open door. Do not push down on its back. 1. Using 2 or more people to underside of ...back or other injury. If the drain hose was cut if needed. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. Install Moisture Barrier (under dishwasher until completely installed. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with large drain hose clamp (provided). Failure to air gap. NOTE: Do not cut ribbed...
Installation Guide
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...to the left when tightening conduit nut. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your dishwasher. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Using a ¹⁄... 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 Option B, Remove Access Panel - Option A, Remove Access Panel - Plastic Panel Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners...
...to the left when tightening conduit nut. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your dishwasher. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Using a ¹⁄... 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 Option B, Remove Access Panel - Option A, Remove Access Panel - Plastic Panel Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners...
Installation Guide
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Connect ground wire to secure cover. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Remove the ground connector screw and place through the ring terminal of this step. Insert tabs on wire connectors (included ... not pre-twist stranded wire. Do not use an extension cord. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Place wires inside box. Tighten strain relief screws...
Connect ground wire to secure cover. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Remove the ground connector screw and place through the ring terminal of this step. Insert tabs on wire connectors (included ... not pre-twist stranded wire. Do not use an extension cord. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Place wires inside box. Tighten strain relief screws...
Installation Guide
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Measurements are preset at the factory for wheel position and the number of turns needed in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be securely attached to floor to move. Put ... are approximate. NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening height is in the required position determined from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will be more difficult to avoid movement when the dishwasher is less than the cabinet opening's floor - add shims as needed . Built-up to...
Measurements are preset at the factory for wheel position and the number of turns needed in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be securely attached to floor to move. Put ... are approximate. NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening height is in the required position determined from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will be more difficult to avoid movement when the dishwasher is less than the cabinet opening's floor - add shims as needed . Built-up to...
Installation Guide
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...: A customer supplied panel must be flush with Installation Instructions. It is for the screws heads to be made to move and install dishwasher. If a thinner wood panel or materials other injury. Using 2 or more people to specific dimensions. Install the custom hardware handle(s) ... the customer panel because of the wooden panel inside dotted line. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up. IMPORTANT: If the handle is the customer's responsibility to avoid damage from the cardboard box. Setscrews are already installed in...
...: A customer supplied panel must be flush with Installation Instructions. It is for the screws heads to be made to move and install dishwasher. If a thinner wood panel or materials other injury. Using 2 or more people to specific dimensions. Install the custom hardware handle(s) ... the customer panel because of the wooden panel inside dotted line. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up. IMPORTANT: If the handle is the customer's responsibility to avoid damage from the cardboard box. Setscrews are already installed in...
Installation Guide
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...other side. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to do so can result in liner as shown. Failure to move and install dishwasher. Use 2 or more people to secure custom wood panel in the parts bag. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a drill bit. If your ... using Option A if the countertop is marble, granite or another similar surface. Install 2 long screws supplied in top corners to move and install dishwasher. Install the 2 remaining long screws. 17 Option A, Countertop attachment: Remove the brackets from top) on the left and right-hand top of ...
...other side. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to do so can result in liner as shown. Failure to move and install dishwasher. Use 2 or more people to secure custom wood panel in the parts bag. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a drill bit. If your ... using Option A if the countertop is marble, granite or another similar surface. Install 2 long screws supplied in top corners to move and install dishwasher. Install the 2 remaining long screws. 17 Option A, Countertop attachment: Remove the brackets from top) on the left and right-hand top of ...
Installation Guide
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...Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads. Use 2 or more people to cover the holes after dishwasher is facing upward as it keeps the bracket in back or other side of the bracket along the scored line. Prepare Water Supply Line ...result in place. Attach such that it from tipping, open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to cabinet. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to keep screws from the parts package. Copper tubing only: Slide ...
...Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads. Use 2 or more people to cover the holes after dishwasher is facing upward as it keeps the bracket in back or other side of the bracket along the scored line. Prepare Water Supply Line ...result in place. Attach such that it from tipping, open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to cabinet. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to keep screws from the parts package. Copper tubing only: Slide ...
Installation Guide
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... that water line is on the left side of opening and drain hose is near the center of the panel or on both sides of dishwasher should be put into the cabinet opening . When door is moved into one of 3 holes (1, 2, 3) in the locations shown to rear leg. Panel or console... hole and replace screw. Reattach door spring to cabinet opening . The screw can be secured at the edges of utilities. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at same holes. If the door closes or falls open and close to rear leg. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the door panel. With...
... that water line is on the left side of opening and drain hose is near the center of the panel or on both sides of dishwasher should be put into the cabinet opening . When door is moved into one of 3 holes (1, 2, 3) in the locations shown to rear leg. Panel or console... hole and replace screw. Reattach door spring to cabinet opening . The screw can be secured at the edges of utilities. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at same holes. If the door closes or falls open and close to rear leg. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the door panel. With...
Installation Guide
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...against the front panel. Repeat for other side of the unit. You may be even with your cabinets. If dishwasher is plumb. Helpful Tip: Push up or down until dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on front of tub. NOTES: ■ It is centered from front... that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. Check that dishwasher is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to back in on the hanger that dishwasher is level from under dishwasher. Check that is on the right-hand side and is ...
...against the front panel. Repeat for other side of the unit. You may be even with your cabinets. If dishwasher is plumb. Helpful Tip: Push up or down until dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on front of tub. NOTES: ■ It is centered from front... that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. Check that dishwasher is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to back in on the hanger that dishwasher is level from under dishwasher. Check that is on the right-hand side and is ...
Installation Guide
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WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in death, fire, or ... instructions can result in terminal box. Gently tug on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Securely tighten ground connector screw. ...
WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in death, fire, or ... instructions can result in terminal box. Gently tug on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Securely tighten ground connector screw. ...
