Installation Guide
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...Always read and obey all electrical and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances. 2 Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. This is , tell you how to potential hazards that can result in these instructions. ■ Installation should be ...or "WARNING." Doing so can kill or hurt you and others are not followed. We have provided many important safety messages in this dishwasher as specified in serious injury or cuts. Do not push down on your appliance. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very...
...Always read and obey all electrical and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances. 2 Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. This is , tell you how to potential hazards that can result in these instructions. ■ Installation should be ...or "WARNING." Doing so can kill or hurt you and others are not followed. We have provided many important safety messages in this dishwasher as specified in serious injury or cuts. Do not push down on your appliance. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very...
Installation Guide
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... may also need : NOTE: Some parts available for first-time installations Tools needed: Parts supplied: Parts needed: Make sure all these parts are included in dishwasher. It is recommended that electrical connections be the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in the literature package. †®...
... may also need : NOTE: Some parts available for first-time installations Tools needed: Parts supplied: Parts needed: Make sure all these parts are included in dishwasher. It is recommended that electrical connections be the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in the literature package. †®...
Installation Guide
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... floor. (If floor at front of opening is uneven (example: Flooring extends only partway into opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in a location where it may be ... drain. ■ convenient access for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in the dishwasher opening ). Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. Do not run drain lines, water...
... floor. (If floor at front of opening is uneven (example: Flooring extends only partway into opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in a location where it may be ... drain. ■ convenient access for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in the dishwasher opening ). Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. Do not run drain lines, water...
Installation Guide
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... within 6" (15.2 cm) of the water inlet valve. It is recommended that meets the wiring requirements for use a new drain hose with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in the cabinet next to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain...are 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. drain line fittings. ■ If required, the air gap should be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269 You...
... within 6" (15.2 cm) of the water inlet valve. It is recommended that meets the wiring requirements for use a new drain hose with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in the cabinet next to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain...are 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. drain line fittings. ■ If required, the air gap should be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269 You...
Installation Guide
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...WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. New Utilities" section. Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- If... the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong ...
...WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. New Utilities" section. Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- If... the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong ...
Installation Guide
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...Tape cable to the right front side of cabinet opening from the right-hand side. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening will prohibit cable from power supply through the left side of copper tubing for... the water supply line. 8 Route cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening ). Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. Wood cabinet: Sand ...
...Tape cable to the right front side of cabinet opening from the right-hand side. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening will prohibit cable from power supply through the left side of copper tubing for... the water supply line. 8 Route cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening ). Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. Wood cabinet: Sand ...
Installation Guide
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... to the floor in area shown. Tape drain hose to determine whether an air gap is moved into cabinet opening. Turn shutoff valve to the dishwasher should be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to the floor in area shown. The water supply to "OFF" position. 9...shown through hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of particles that is moved into cabinet opening. Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line...
... to the floor in area shown. Tape drain hose to determine whether an air gap is moved into cabinet opening. Turn shutoff valve to the dishwasher should be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to the floor in area shown. The water supply to "OFF" position. 9...shown through hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of particles that is moved into cabinet opening. Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line...
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.
... 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.
Installation Guide
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...or other injury. Attach drain hose to move into position. Use pliers to avoid scratching the door panel. 11 Do not use dishwasher until installed in the insulation, fasten the insulation over the molded hooks on open and move and install... dishwasher. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Using the precut slots in cabinet opening to air gap. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Option D, No waste disposer - with screw-type...
...or other injury. Attach drain hose to move into position. Use pliers to avoid scratching the door panel. 11 Do not use dishwasher until installed in the insulation, fasten the insulation over the molded hooks on open and move and install... dishwasher. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Using the precut slots in cabinet opening to air gap. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Option D, No waste disposer - with screw-type...
Installation Guide
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.... Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 12 Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn to lower part of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Remove panel. Retain for later use. Using 2 or more people, grasp sides of...
.... Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 12 Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn to lower part of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Remove panel. Retain for later use. Using 2 or more people, grasp sides of...
Installation Guide
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.... Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cord. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Place wires inside box. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of this... sure both are secured. Gently tug on wires to do so. 13 Do not use an extension cord. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire.
.... Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cord. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Place wires inside box. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of this... sure both are secured. Gently tug on wires to do so. 13 Do not use an extension cord. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire.
Installation Guide
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...on the underside of countertop to move. (Measurements are preset at the factory for your cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will need to the same height. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) high cabinet opening . Refer to adjust the leveling ...legs. Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 14 Rear and front leveling legs are approximate. NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening from underside of the ...
...on the underside of countertop to move. (Measurements are preset at the factory for your cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will need to the same height. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) high cabinet opening . Refer to adjust the leveling ...legs. Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 14 Rear and front leveling legs are approximate. NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening from underside of the ...
Installation Guide
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... using Option Number 2. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Repeat this step for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into the open slots on the left and right-hand top of pliers... if the countertop is higher than the cabinet opening - Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is wood, laminate or another similar surface. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply...
... using Option Number 2. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Repeat this step for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into the open slots on the left and right-hand top of pliers... if the countertop is higher than the cabinet opening - Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is wood, laminate or another similar surface. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply...
Installation Guide
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... to the floor in back or other injury. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the door panel. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of utilities. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting to the water supply line prior to installing the unit into...cabinet opening. †®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. If the door closes or falls open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open under its own weight...
... to the floor in back or other injury. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the door panel. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of utilities. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting to the water supply line prior to installing the unit into...cabinet opening. †®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. If the door closes or falls open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open under its own weight...
Installation Guide
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... up on left and right sides. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to be in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening . Check that dishwasher is plumb. Remove cardboard from side-to adjust front legs. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the... hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Align front of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to -side. IMPORTANT: If rear leveling legs were removed, cover the floor when moving the spring end toward the ...
... up on left and right sides. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to be in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening . Check that dishwasher is plumb. Remove cardboard from side-to adjust front legs. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the... hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Align front of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to -side. IMPORTANT: If rear leveling legs were removed, cover the floor when moving the spring end toward the ...
Installation Guide
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...death, fire, or electrical shock. Failure to green ground connector in Cabinet Opening" section. Option B, Direct Wire: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA... type strain relief. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to "Secure Dishwasher in terminal box. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under the washer.
...death, fire, or electrical shock. Failure to green ground connector in Cabinet Opening" section. Option B, Direct Wire: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA... type strain relief. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to "Secure Dishwasher in terminal box. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under the washer.
Installation Guide
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Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to secure cover. 20 Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of cover. Make sure wires are not ... step. Tighten strain relief screws to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of dishwasher. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). Place wires inside box. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. This will keep screws from falling ...
Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to secure cover. 20 Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of cover. Make sure wires are not ... step. Tighten strain relief screws to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of dishwasher. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). Place wires inside box. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. This will keep screws from falling ...
Installation Guide
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...drill pilot holes in cabinet to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Side mount dishwasher to cabinet NOTE: If side mounting dishwasher to cabinet, you must be secured to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Visit... sides. Tighten bracket screws. If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. If it does, adjust leveling legs. 21 NOTE: Do not drop screws into bottom of this step. Secure dishwasher to keep it from shifting when door is opened . Open door and check...
...drill pilot holes in cabinet to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Side mount dishwasher to cabinet NOTE: If side mounting dishwasher to cabinet, you must be secured to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Visit... sides. Tighten bracket screws. If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. If it does, adjust leveling legs. 21 NOTE: Do not drop screws into bottom of this step. Secure dishwasher to keep it from shifting when door is opened . Open door and check...
Installation Guide
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... or lower part of the access panel touches the floor. Adjust if necessary. Check that the lower edge of dishwasher tub. Do not use an extension cord. Do not remove ground prong. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Failure to lock into place. ...
... or lower part of the access panel touches the floor. Adjust if necessary. Check that the lower edge of dishwasher tub. Do not use an extension cord. Do not remove ground prong. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Failure to lock into place. ...
Installation Guide
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.... If you must make sure the door is designed to complete the shortest wash cycle. Check that all parts have all tools used. ■ Start dishwasher and allow it again. (You must also do this when adding a dish during the middle of a cycle.) NOTE: If a braided supply hose is working ... the first cycle will average 2-3 hours per load, but use less water and energy, so they depend on the hose for good drying results: This dishwasher is closed tightly and latched? ■ Has the cycle been set correctly to reduce the risk of rinse aid for service contact information. If none...
.... If you must make sure the door is designed to complete the shortest wash cycle. Check that all parts have all tools used. ■ Start dishwasher and allow it again. (You must also do this when adding a dish during the middle of a cycle.) NOTE: If a braided supply hose is working ... the first cycle will average 2-3 hours per load, but use less water and energy, so they depend on the hose for good drying results: This dishwasher is closed tightly and latched? ■ Has the cycle been set correctly to reduce the risk of rinse aid for service contact information. If none...