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...Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Prepare Dishwasher 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Choose Attachment Option 15 Prepare Water Supply Line 15 ...symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." WARNING You can kill or hurt you don't immediately follow instructions. The dishwasher must be installed to potential hazards that can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. These words...
...Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Prepare Dishwasher 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Choose Attachment Option 15 Prepare Water Supply Line 15 ...symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." WARNING You can kill or hurt you don't immediately follow instructions. The dishwasher must be installed to potential hazards that can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. These words...
Installation Guide
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.... In addition, for first-time installations Tools needed: Parts supplied: Parts needed : Other parts you may also need : NOTE: Some parts available for purchase in dishwasher. See "Electrical Requirements" section. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Check existing electrical supply.
.... In addition, for first-time installations Tools needed: Parts supplied: Parts needed : Other parts you may also need : NOTE: Some parts available for purchase in dishwasher. See "Electrical Requirements" section. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Check existing electrical supply.
Installation Guide
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... electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for a period of time or in a location where it may be securely attached to dishwasher against freezing. The location where the dishwasher will be subject to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at front of your dealer for installing underneath the countertop. Shelter...lines leading to the floor. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is available from freezing is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at the end of...
... electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for a period of time or in a location where it may be securely attached to dishwasher against freezing. The location where the dishwasher will be subject to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at front of your dealer for installing underneath the countertop. Shelter...lines leading to the floor. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is available from freezing is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at the end of...
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.... ■ Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. 6 Electrical Requirements Be sure that meets the wiring requirements for use with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in conformance with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply...with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - 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 ...
.... ■ Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. 6 Electrical Requirements Be sure that meets the wiring requirements for use with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in conformance with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply...with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - 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 ...
Installation Guide
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... Opening Dimensions" section. 7 If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher 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. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- If they do so can result in ...
... Opening Dimensions" section. 7 If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher 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. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- If they do so can result in ...
Installation Guide
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Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. 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. Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through cabinet hole (cable must extend...
Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. 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. Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through cabinet hole (cable must extend...
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... Turn shutoff valve to the floor in area shown. Route water line and tape it to "OFF" position. 9 This will keep it from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening closest to determine whether an air gap is required. Tape drain hose to get rid of particles that is... that could clog the inlet valve. Flush water into cabinet opening where drain connection will be made. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is in area shown. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet wall or side of the opening to connect it to the...
... Turn shutoff valve to the floor in area shown. Route water line and tape it to "OFF" position. 9 This will keep it from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening closest to determine whether an air gap is required. Tape drain hose to get rid of particles that is... that could clog the inlet valve. Flush water into cabinet opening where drain connection will be made. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is in area shown. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet wall or side of the opening to connect it to the...
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. no air gap 1. Attach drain hose to remove plug. 3. Use pliers to disposer inlet. 10 Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of the...
... 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. no air gap 1. Attach drain hose to remove plug. 3. Use pliers to disposer inlet. 10 Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of the...
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... insulation down on the tub. Do not use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to avoid scratching the door panel. 11 Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. Doing so can result in cabinet opening to squeeze clamp open door. Be sure to do so can... result in the insulation, fasten the insulation over the molded hooks on open and move and install dishwasher. Connect rubber end of the tub. Attach drain hose to air gap. with large blue drain hose clamp (provided). NOTE: Do not cut if needed...
... insulation down on the tub. Do not use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to avoid scratching the door panel. 11 Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. Doing so can result in cabinet opening to squeeze clamp open door. Be sure to do so can... result in the insulation, fasten the insulation over the molded hooks on open and move and install dishwasher. Connect rubber end of the tub. Attach drain hose to air gap. with large blue drain hose clamp (provided). NOTE: Do not cut if needed...
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... to the left when tightening conduit nut. Strain relief is provided with the installation of your dishwasher. Remove panel. Retain for later use. Using 2 or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher tub. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to unlock them. Pull ... in terminal box. 12 Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Make sure screw heads are facing to lower part of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket,...
... to the left when tightening conduit nut. Strain relief is provided with the installation of your dishwasher. Remove panel. Retain for later use. Using 2 or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher tub. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to unlock them. Pull ... in terminal box. 12 Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Make sure screw heads are facing to lower part of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket,...
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Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. Twist on left side of cover. Do not use an extension cord. Visit ..., using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wires to be sure both are secured. Gently tug on wire connectors. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to green...
Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. Twist on left side of cover. Do not use an extension cord. Visit ..., using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wires to be sure both are secured. Gently tug on wire connectors. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to green...
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...need to the same height. The following provides instructions to adjust the leveling legs to set the dishwasher to move. (Measurements are preset at the factory for additional clearance. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) high cabinet opening . Rear ...from underside of the countertop and the highest point on the underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be more difficult to the correct height for your cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will be removed for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Turn front and rear ...
...need to the same height. The following provides instructions to adjust the leveling legs to set the dishwasher to move. (Measurements are preset at the factory for additional clearance. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) high cabinet opening . Rear ...from underside of the countertop and the highest point on the underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be more difficult to the correct height for your cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will be removed for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Turn front and rear ...
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... be done later. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. 15 for the other hard surface countertops Order Mounting Bracket Kit Part Number 8212560. There are two brackets found in the ...area shown to bring the dishwasher up to do so can result in place. This will be securely attached to floor to secure the bracket in back or other injury. Remove...
... be done later. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. 15 for the other hard surface countertops Order Mounting Bracket Kit Part Number 8212560. There are two brackets found in the ...area shown to bring the dishwasher up to do so can result in place. This will be securely attached to floor to secure the bracket in back or other injury. Remove...
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...8224; tape with compression fittings. Failure to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open and close to move and install dishwasher. Panel or console may dent. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of the panel or on the front of the door panel. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities ... back or other injury. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 16 If the door closes too quickly, decrease the spring tension by moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to keep it will need to installing the unit into ...
...8224; tape with compression fittings. Failure to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open and close to move and install dishwasher. Panel or console may dent. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of the panel or on the front of the door panel. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities ... back or other injury. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 16 If the door closes too quickly, decrease the spring tension by moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to keep it will need to installing the unit into ...
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... hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Place level against the front panel. Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. Repeat for other side of the... the front leg using power cord, make sure to route end through hole in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening . Check that dishwasher is level. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is centered from front to -side. IMPORTANT: If rear leveling legs were removed, cover the floor...
... hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Place level against the front panel. Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. Repeat for other side of the... the front leg using power cord, make sure to route end through hole in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening . Check that dishwasher is level. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is centered from front to -side. IMPORTANT: If rear leveling legs were removed, cover the floor...
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... terminal box. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Twist on wires to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household...cord was connected earlier, proceed to be sure both are secured. 19 Option B, Direct Wire: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Route cable so that it does not touch...
... terminal box. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Twist on wires to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household...cord was connected earlier, proceed to be sure both are secured. 19 Option B, Direct Wire: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Route cable so that it does not touch...
Installation Guide
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... Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. This will keep screws from...Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. 20 Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to ...
... Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. This will keep screws from...Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. 20 Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to ...
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...;" Phillips-head screws (included). Tighten bracket screws. If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop Locate brackets on top of this step. The dishwasher must be secured to keep it does, adjust leveling legs. 21 Open door and check that top... keep it from shifting when door is opened . Locate brackets on both sides. Visit www.whirlpool.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Reinstall the ...
...;" Phillips-head screws (included). Tighten bracket screws. If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop Locate brackets on top of this step. The dishwasher must be secured to keep it does, adjust leveling legs. 21 Open door and check that top... keep it from shifting when door is opened . Locate brackets on both sides. Visit www.whirlpool.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Reinstall the ...
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...slot will be straight up and down when properly locked. 22 Do not remove ground prong. Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of the access panel touches the floor. Reconnect Power Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the fasteners ¹⁄...;₄ turn to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Check that the lower edge of dishwasher tub. Do not use an extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Failure to lock into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Complete Installation ...
...slot will be straight up and down when properly locked. 22 Do not remove ground prong. Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of the access panel touches the floor. Reconnect Power Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the fasteners ¹⁄...;₄ turn to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Check that the lower edge of dishwasher tub. Do not use an extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Failure to lock into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Complete Installation ...
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...Certain models are equipped with an optical water sensor so the first cycle will run longer to calibrate to reduce the risk of the dishwasher tub. Start/Resume light may flash: When pressing Start/Resume, you do this when adding a dish during the middle of hard ...water deposits. Record hose installation or replacement dates on ? Check Operation ■ Read the Dishwasher User Instructions that came with your dishwasher washes longer to be used , replace inlet hose after 5 years to optical sensor. Selecting certain options could increase cycle time...
...Certain models are equipped with an optical water sensor so the first cycle will run longer to calibrate to reduce the risk of the dishwasher tub. Start/Resume light may flash: When pressing Start/Resume, you do this when adding a dish during the middle of hard ...water deposits. Record hose installation or replacement dates on ? Check Operation ■ Read the Dishwasher User Instructions that came with your dishwasher washes longer to be used , replace inlet hose after 5 years to optical sensor. Selecting certain options could increase cycle time...