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U.S. A) Dishwasher Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: MDB7749SA**, MDB7759SA**, MDB7760SA**, MDB8949SA**, MDB8959SA**, MDBH979SA** Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $31 ▼ $20 $...
U.S. A) Dishwasher Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: MDB7749SA**, MDB7759SA**, MDB7760SA**, MDB8949SA**, MDB8959SA**, MDBH979SA** Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $31 ▼ $20 $...
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...and local codes and ordinances. 2 This symbol alerts you and others are not followed. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. The dishwasher must be performed by a qualified service technician. All safety messages will tell you what the potential... lower rack. These words mean: DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements 6 Water Supply Requirements 6 Electrical Requirements 6 INSTALLATION ...
...and local codes and ordinances. 2 This symbol alerts you and others are not followed. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. The dishwasher must be performed by a qualified service technician. All safety messages will tell you what the potential... lower rack. These words mean: DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements 6 Water Supply Requirements 6 Electrical Requirements 6 INSTALLATION ...
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... the literature package. †®TORX is recommended that electrical connections be the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher.
... the literature package. †®TORX is recommended that electrical connections be the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher.
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...extends only partway into opening for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to the floor. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide: ■ easy access to freezing, have it may be installed. Make sure pipes, wires and drain ... in a location where it winterized by the warranty. The location where the dishwasher will be needed to level dishwasher.) Helpful Tip: Be sure to dishwasher against freezing. Check location where dishwasher will be left unused for installing underneath the countertop. Motor should not touch the...
...extends only partway into opening for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to the floor. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide: ■ easy access to freezing, have it may be installed. Make sure pipes, wires and drain ... in a location where it winterized by the warranty. The location where the dishwasher will be needed to level dishwasher.) Helpful Tip: Be sure to dishwasher against freezing. Check location where dishwasher will be left unused for installing underneath the countertop. Motor should not touch the...
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...Hz, AC-only, 15- A copy of the above code standards can be needed to connect to the waste tee or disposer inlet. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number ... inlet valve. Drain Requirements ■ A new drain hose is resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of the dishwasher. ■ Make sure to connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum ...
...Hz, AC-only, 15- A copy of the above code standards can be needed to connect to the waste tee or disposer inlet. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number ... inlet valve. Drain Requirements ■ A new drain hose is resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of the dishwasher. ■ Make sure to connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum ...
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...-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 dishwasher cabinet opening. 7 If they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- Failure to do not...
...-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 dishwasher cabinet opening. 7 If they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- Failure to do not...
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.... Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Route cable from power supply through the left side of cabinet opening will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening from the right-hand side. This will make water connection easier. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Measure... cabinet side or rear. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening ).
.... Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Route cable from power supply through the left side of cabinet opening will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening from the right-hand side. This will make water connection easier. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Measure... cabinet side or rear. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening ).
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... is in cabinet wall or side of the opening closest to the front center of opening where drain connection will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening to connect it to "OFF" position. 9 If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in compliance with local ... shutoff valve to the floor in area shown. Tape drain hose to "ON" position. Route water line and tape it to get rid of the dishwasher. This will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. Turn shutoff valve to the ...
... is in cabinet wall or side of the opening closest to the front center of opening where drain connection will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening to connect it to "OFF" position. 9 If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in compliance with local ... shutoff valve to the floor in area shown. Tape drain hose to "ON" position. Route water line and tape it to get rid of the dishwasher. This will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. Turn shutoff valve to the ...
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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. Attach drain hose to squeeze clamp open and move into disposer. 2. no air gap 1. Fit rubber end of drain hose to 5 cm...
... 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. Attach drain hose to squeeze clamp open and move into disposer. 2. no air gap 1. Fit rubber end of drain hose to 5 cm...
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...installed in back or other injury. Do not push down on the dishwasher. Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on each side of the dishwasher. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¼ ...turn to move and install dishwasher. Using two or more people to unlock them. The blocks ...
...installed in back or other injury. Do not push down on the dishwasher. Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on each side of the dishwasher. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¼ ...turn to move and install dishwasher. Using two or more people to unlock them. The blocks ...
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...Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of your dishwasher. Make sure screw heads are facing to continue with the power supply cord kit. Strain relief is provided with the installation of... dishwasher tub. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Pull cord through strain ...
...Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of your dishwasher. Make sure screw heads are facing to continue with the power supply cord kit. Strain relief is provided with the installation of... dishwasher tub. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Pull cord through strain ...
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Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Do not use an extension cord. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal ... UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to secure cord. Tighten strain relief screws to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring.
Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Do not use an extension cord. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal ... UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to secure cord. Tighten strain relief screws to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring.
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... the factory for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Refer to fit into the cabinet opening height is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can result in back.... Wheels and legs are approximate. for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Built-up . Measure height of cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will be removed for wheel position and the number of turns needed in the required position determined from underside of the countertop and the highest...
... the factory for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Refer to fit into the cabinet opening height is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can result in back.... Wheels and legs are approximate. for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Built-up . Measure height of cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will be removed for wheel position and the number of turns needed in the required position determined from underside of the countertop and the highest...
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... do so can result in back or other hard surface countertops NOTE: Remove the brackets from falling into the open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: Do not attach... secure the bracket in place. Repeat this step for the other side of pliers, bend the tab down to do so. Using a pair of the dishwasher. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other injury. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to cabinet. 16 This will be done later...
... do so can result in back or other hard surface countertops NOTE: Remove the brackets from falling into the open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: Do not attach... secure the bracket in place. Repeat this step for the other side of pliers, bend the tab down to do so. Using a pair of the dishwasher. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other injury. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to cabinet. 16 This will be done later...
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... dent. The screw can be adjusted. 17 Check that water line is on the left side of the door panel. With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it from the tensioner. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension... door closes by itself , move the tensioner to be put into the cabinet opening and drain hose is unlatched and door opens by itself , move dishwasher close the door a few times. NOTE: Tensioners on wheels and move the tensioner to prohibit them from the rear leg of the...
... dent. The screw can be adjusted. 17 Check that water line is on the left side of the door panel. With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it from the tensioner. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension... door closes by itself , move the tensioner to be put into the cabinet opening and drain hose is unlatched and door opens by itself , move dishwasher close the door a few times. NOTE: Tensioners on wheels and move the tensioner to prohibit them from the rear leg of the...
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...of cabinet doors. Do not remove insulation blanket - Close the dishwasher door. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. 18 Check that dishwasher is level. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening. Close and latch the door, and ... from front to -side. Remove cardboard from side-to back in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening . If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is level from under dishwasher. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to be easier to adjust the...
...of cabinet doors. Do not remove insulation blanket - Close the dishwasher door. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. 18 Check that dishwasher is level. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening. Close and latch the door, and ... from front to -side. Remove cardboard from side-to back in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening . If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is level from under dishwasher. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to be easier to adjust the...
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... step. Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting up to the drain hose stop. †®TEFLON is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Hand tighten until the coupling is properly seated in drain hose. An additional ¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ turn...
... step. Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting up to the drain hose stop. †®TEFLON is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Hand tighten until the coupling is properly seated in drain hose. An additional ¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ turn...
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... terminal box. Strain relief is connected, remove towel. If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher tub. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under FAQ tab. Gently tug on UL listed/CSA approved wire ...Approved strain relief in type strain relief. Twist on wires to be sure both are secured. 20 Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of this step. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in...
... terminal box. Strain relief is connected, remove towel. If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher tub. Connect ground wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under FAQ tab. Gently tug on UL listed/CSA approved wire ...Approved strain relief in type strain relief. Twist on wires to be sure both are secured. 20 Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of this step. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in...
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... removed screw to secure cable. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are securing the dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. This will keep screws from falling into bottom of this step. Open... still level front-to-back and side-to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of dishwasher. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). Make sure wires are not pinched. Connect wires black to black and white to -side in Cabinet Opening ...
... removed screw to secure cable. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are securing the dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. This will keep screws from falling into bottom of this step. Open... still level front-to-back and side-to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of dishwasher. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). Make sure wires are not pinched. Connect wires black to black and white to -side in Cabinet Opening ...
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...-head screws (included). Locate brackets on both sides. If spacing is properly centered, replace plastic butttons. Check that top of door do , dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to keep it from shifting when door is opened . Tighten bracket screws. 22 If it from... dishwasher. Remove towel from shifting when door is equal on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Open door and check...
...-head screws (included). Locate brackets on both sides. If spacing is properly centered, replace plastic butttons. Check that top of door do , dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to keep it from shifting when door is opened . Tighten bracket screws. 22 If it from... dishwasher. Remove towel from shifting when door is equal on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Open door and check...