Energy Guide
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Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. (P/N W10401494 Rev. A) U.S. 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 $...
Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. (P/N W10401494 Rev. A) U.S. 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 $...
Installation Guide
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... codes and ordinances. 2 All safety messages will follow instructions. We have provided many important safety messages in this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. ■ Installation should be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow...This is , tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you and others are not followed. 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 INSTRUCTIONS ...
... codes and ordinances. 2 All safety messages will follow instructions. We have provided many important safety messages in this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. ■ Installation should be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow...This is , tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you and others are not followed. 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 INSTRUCTIONS ...
Installation Guide
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... needed : *Must be made by a licensed electrical installer. See "Electrical Requirements" section. It is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
... needed : *Must be made by a licensed electrical installer. See "Electrical Requirements" section. It is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Installation Guide
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...at the end of time or in a location where it winterized by the warranty. Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is uneven (example: Flooring extends only partway into opening is not covered by authorized service ... 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. Location Requirements Grounded electrical supply required. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide: ■ easy access to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at ...
...at the end of time or in a location where it winterized by the warranty. Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is uneven (example: Flooring extends only partway into opening is not covered by authorized service ... 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. Location Requirements Grounded electrical supply required. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide: ■ easy access to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at ...
Installation Guide
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... MA 02269 You must have: ■ 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with rubber washer. ■ Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of...;" minimum I.D. drain line fittings. ■ If required, the air gap should be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. Water Supply Requirements ■ A hot water line with 20 to 120 psi (138 to 862 kPa) water pressure can be connected to an air gap...
... MA 02269 You must have: ■ 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with rubber washer. ■ Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of...;" minimum I.D. drain line fittings. ■ If required, the air gap should be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. Water Supply Requirements ■ A hot water line with 20 to 120 psi (138 to 862 kPa) water pressure can be connected to an air gap...
Installation Guide
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... INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet... Drain Hose" section. New Utilities" section. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. 7 Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in death or electrical shock. If they do so ...
... INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet... Drain Hose" section. New Utilities" section. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. 7 Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in death or electrical shock. If they do so ...
Installation Guide
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... 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 make water connection easier. Tape cable to the right front side of cabinet opening . Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the...cabinet side or rear. Drill a ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) hole in cabinet side or rear. This will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening from power supply through the left side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 Drill a ³⁄...
... 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 make water connection easier. Tape cable to the right front side of cabinet opening . Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the...cabinet side or rear. Drill a ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) hole in cabinet side or rear. This will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening from power supply through the left side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 Drill a ³⁄...
Installation Guide
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...(3.8 cm) diameter hole in compliance with local codes and ordinances. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. 9 The water supply to the dishwasher should be far enough into cabinet opening . Tape drain hose to the floor in area shown. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. This will ...prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of particles that is required. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a ...
...(3.8 cm) diameter hole in compliance with local codes and ordinances. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. 9 The water supply to the dishwasher should be far enough into cabinet opening . Tape drain hose to the floor in area shown. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. This will ...prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of particles that is required. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a ...
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. Use needle-nose pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. 1. Use pliers to remove plug. 3.
... 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. Use needle-nose pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. 1. Use pliers to remove plug. 3.
Installation Guide
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...The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on each side of the dishwasher frame. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of the dishwasher. Doing so can result in back or other injury. To ...Failure to avoid scratching the door panel. Do not push down on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering ...
...The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on each side of the dishwasher frame. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of the dishwasher. Doing so can result in back or other injury. To ...Failure to avoid scratching the door panel. Do not push down on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering ...
Installation Guide
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Make sure screw heads are facing to lower part of your dishwasher. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to the left when tightening conduit nut. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 13 Retain for later use. NOTE: If...
Make sure screw heads are facing to lower part of your dishwasher. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to the left when tightening conduit nut. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 13 Retain for later use. NOTE: If...
Installation Guide
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Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of this step. Gently tug on ... in terminal box. Insert tabs on wire connector. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. Place wires inside box. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire...
Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of this step. Gently tug on ... in terminal box. Insert tabs on wire connector. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. Place wires inside box. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire...
Installation Guide
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...countertop is less than the cabinet opening's floor - add shims as needed . This will be more difficult to fit into the cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Using 2 or more people to do so can be securely attached to floor to measure the lowest point on the floor). ...the cabinet. Wheels and legs are two brackets found in use. Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can result in back or other injury. Failure ...
...countertop is less than the cabinet opening's floor - add shims as needed . This will be more difficult to fit into the cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Using 2 or more people to do so can be securely attached to floor to measure the lowest point on the floor). ...the cabinet. Wheels and legs are two brackets found in use. Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can result in back or other injury. Failure ...
Installation Guide
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...or other side of pliers, bend the tab down to do so can result in place. This will be done later. Using a pair of the dishwasher. Repeat this step for the other injury. Failure to keep screws from falling into slot on the left and right-hand top of the bracket... along the scored line. With another person holding the rear of the dishwasher to do so. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Push bracket into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to cabinet. 16 Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to ...
...or other side of pliers, bend the tab down to do so can result in place. This will be done later. Using a pair of the dishwasher. Repeat this step for the other injury. Failure to keep screws from falling into slot on the left and right-hand top of the bracket... along the scored line. With another person holding the rear of the dishwasher to do so. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Push bracket into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to cabinet. 16 Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to ...
Installation Guide
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...the screw from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to cabinet opening and drain hose is near the center of dishwasher. The screw can be secured at same holes. If the door closes or falls open and close to be secured at same holes. If the... Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the front leg of utilities. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from moving when dishwasher is unlatched and door opens by itself , move the tensioner to a higher number hole and replace the screw. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of ...
...the screw from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to cabinet opening and drain hose is near the center of dishwasher. The screw can be secured at same holes. If the door closes or falls open and close to be secured at same holes. If the... Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the front leg of utilities. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from moving when dishwasher is unlatched and door opens by itself , move the tensioner to a higher number hole and replace the screw. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of ...
Installation Guide
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...the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Connect to -side. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening . Close the dishwasher door. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure to the... floor. NOTES: ■ It is level from under dishwasher. You may be easier to be even with front of tub. Do not remove insulation blanket - Helpful Tip: Push up or down until...
...the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Connect to -side. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening . Close the dishwasher door. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure to the... floor. NOTES: ■ It is level from under dishwasher. You may be easier to be even with front of tub. Do not remove insulation blanket - Helpful Tip: Push up or down until...
Installation Guide
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...;⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ turn may be required to Drain Be sure rubber washer is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Hand tighten until the coupling is a registered trademark of E.I. Connect to seal the rubber gasket. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing...
...;⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ turn may be required to Drain Be sure rubber washer is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Hand tighten until the coupling is a registered trademark of E.I. Connect to seal the rubber gasket. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing...
Installation Guide
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..., fire, or electrical shock. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under FAQ tab. Gently tug on UL listed/CSA approved wire connector.... Failure to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher tub. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to green ground connector in ...
..., fire, or electrical shock. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under FAQ tab. Gently tug on UL listed/CSA approved wire connector.... Failure to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher tub. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to green ground connector in ...
Installation Guide
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...-to secure cover. Place wires inside box. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. 21 This will keep screws from falling into bottom of dishwasher. Make sure wires are tucked inside terminal box. ...Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Use ¹⁄₄" nut...
...-to secure cover. Place wires inside box. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. 21 This will keep screws from falling into bottom of dishwasher. Make sure wires are tucked inside terminal box. ...Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Use ¹⁄₄" nut...
Installation Guide
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...8260;₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Reinstall the lower dish rack. Tighten bracket screws. 22 The dishwasher must be secured to cabinet with a side attachment, check that sides of door do , dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips...plastic butttons. If they do not rub against the screw heads. When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Side mount dishwasher to cabinet NOTE: If side mounting dishwasher to cabinet, you must be recentered. Remove towel from shifting when door ...
...8260;₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Reinstall the lower dish rack. Tighten bracket screws. 22 The dishwasher must be secured to cabinet with a side attachment, check that sides of door do , dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips...plastic butttons. If they do not rub against the screw heads. When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Side mount dishwasher to cabinet NOTE: If side mounting dishwasher to cabinet, you must be recentered. Remove towel from shifting when door ...