Energy Guide
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Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. 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 kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. 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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...in serious injury or cuts. All safety messages will follow instructions. You Need to: ■ Slowly open door. The dishwasher must be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. This is , tell you how to reduce the... "WARNING." These words mean: DANGER You can kill or hurt you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. 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 7...
...in serious injury or cuts. All safety messages will follow instructions. You Need to: ■ Slowly open door. The dishwasher must be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. This is , tell you how to reduce the... "WARNING." These words mean: DANGER You can kill or hurt you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. 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 7...
Installation Guide
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... starting installation. Other useful items you may need : NOTE: Parts available for first-time installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are included in dishwasher. It is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
... starting installation. Other useful items you may need : NOTE: Parts available for first-time installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are included in dishwasher. It is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Installation Guide
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.... The location must provide clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening ). NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be installed. If dishwasher will be securely attached to freezing, have it winterized by ...appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to water, electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for loading and unloading dishes. Check location where dishwasher will be installed must provide: ■ easy access to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at front of opening is ...
.... The location must provide clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening ). NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be installed. If dishwasher will be securely attached to freezing, have it winterized by ...appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to water, electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for loading and unloading dishes. Check location where dishwasher will be installed must provide: ■ easy access to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at front of opening is ...
Installation Guide
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...90° elbow with ³⁄₄" hose connection with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). A copy 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...20 to 120 psi (138 to 862 kPa) water pressure 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 the air gap installation instructions. drain line fittings. ■...
...90° elbow with ³⁄₄" hose connection with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). A copy 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...20 to 120 psi (138 to 862 kPa) water pressure 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 the air gap installation instructions. drain line fittings. ■...
Installation Guide
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... far enough, follow the instructions in death or electrical shock. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. 7 New Utilities" section. If they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the..." 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.
... far enough, follow the instructions in death or electrical shock. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. 7 New Utilities" section. If they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the..." 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.
Installation Guide
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...;" (1.9 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Measure overall length of cabinet opening ). Tape cable to the right front side of cabinet opening...
...;" (1.9 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Measure overall length of cabinet opening ). Tape cable to the right front side of cabinet opening...
Installation Guide
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... local codes to determine whether an air gap is moved into cabinet opening . Flush water into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of the dishwasher. Slowly route water supply line through hole in area shown. This will prohibit it to the floor in cabinet to the... dishwasher should be made. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Tape drain hose to "OFF" position. 9 Turn shutoff valve to the floor in ...
... local codes to determine whether an air gap is moved into cabinet opening . Flush water into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of the dishwasher. Slowly route water supply line through hole in area shown. This will prohibit it to the floor in cabinet to the... dishwasher should be made. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Tape drain hose to "OFF" position. 9 Turn shutoff valve to the floor in ...
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. no air gap IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of the hose, keep the hose away from the floor. Use pliers to remove...
... 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. no air gap IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of the hose, keep the hose away from the floor. Use pliers to remove...
Installation Guide
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... so can result in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Remove and discard the plastic rail cover on each side of the dishwasher frame. Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on its back. Doing so can result in back or other... pulleys on open door. Using two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Remove panel. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first...
... so can result in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Remove and discard the plastic rail cover on each side of the dishwasher frame. Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on its back. Doing so can result in back or other... pulleys on open door. Using two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Remove panel. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first...
Installation Guide
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... cord through strain relief in terminal box. 13 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. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver, remove terminal box cover...
... cord through strain relief in terminal box. 13 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. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver, remove terminal box cover...
Installation Guide
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Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring ... to black and white to white, using UL Listed/ CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Place wires inside box. Tighten strain relief screws to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Twist on wires to secure cover...
Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring ... to black and white to white, using UL Listed/ CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Place wires inside box. Tighten strain relief screws to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Twist on wires to secure cover...
Installation Guide
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...surface, install using Option Number 2. 15 Determine Cabinet Opening Turn both leveler legs to fit into the cabinet opening 's floor - Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening... height is marble, granite or another similar surface. for wheel position and the number of cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." NOTE: Shims must be removed for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Built-up . Failure to measure the ...
...surface, install using Option Number 2. 15 Determine Cabinet Opening Turn both leveler legs to fit into the cabinet opening 's floor - Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening... height is marble, granite or another similar surface. for wheel position and the number of cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." NOTE: Shims must be removed for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Built-up . Failure to measure the ...
Installation Guide
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.... This will be done later. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so. Repeat this step for the other side of the... this step for the other side. This will keep it from tipping, open slots on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in toward the side of the dishwasher so that it keeps the bracket in place. Break off the end of the tub. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other...
.... This will be done later. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so. Repeat this step for the other side of the... this step for the other side. This will keep it from tipping, open slots on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in toward the side of the dishwasher so that it keeps the bracket in place. Break off the end of the tub. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other...
Installation Guide
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...the left side of opening . If the door closes or falls open and close the door a few times. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of dishwasher. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to a lower... numbered hole and replace the screw. Reattach door spring to rear leg. Check that water line is unlatched and door opens by itself , move dishwasher close to keep it from the rear leg of the door panel. NOTE: Tensioners on wheels and move the tensioner to be secured at same...
...the left side of opening . If the door closes or falls open and close the door a few times. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of dishwasher. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to a lower... numbered hole and replace the screw. Reattach door spring to rear leg. Check that water line is unlatched and door opens by itself , move dishwasher close to keep it from the rear leg of the door panel. NOTE: Tensioners on wheels and move the tensioner to be secured at same...
Installation Guide
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...sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Close the dishwasher door. Check that dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on front of tub. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening . Place level against the front panel. Do not kink or ...pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. If dishwasher is centered from front to route end through hole in the opening . With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment ...
...sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Close the dishwasher door. Check that dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on front of tub. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening . Place level against the front panel. Do not kink or ...pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. If dishwasher is centered from front to route end through hole in the opening . With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment ...
Installation Guide
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... into the 90° elbow fitting as far as shown above. Hand tighten until the coupling is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Place the small green drain hose clamp onto the small end of the coupling. line so that the ³⁄₄...
... into the 90° elbow fitting as far as shown above. Hand tighten until the coupling is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Place the small green drain hose clamp onto the small end of the coupling. line so that the ³⁄₄...
Installation Guide
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...section. Strain relief is connected, remove towel. Twist on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under FAQ tab. If... needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher tub. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in type...
...section. Strain relief is connected, remove towel. Twist on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under FAQ tab. If... needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher tub. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in type...
Installation Guide
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...-back and side-to secure cable. Make sure wires are not pinched. NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are securing the dishwasher. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of cover. This will keep screws from falling into... ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of dishwasher. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Connect wires black to black and white to secure cover.
...-back and side-to secure cable. Make sure wires are not pinched. NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are securing the dishwasher. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of cover. This will keep screws from falling into... ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of dishwasher. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Connect wires black to black and white to secure cover.
Installation Guide
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... against the screw heads. If spacing is properly centered, replace plastic butttons. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to avoid splitting the wood. Side mount dishwasher to cabinet NOTE: If side mounting dishwasher to cabinet, you must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is ... when door is equal on both sides. Tighten bracket screws. 22 If securing with a side attachment, check that top of door do , dishwasher must be recentered. Reinstall the lower dish rack. Check that sides of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. Open door and check...
... against the screw heads. If spacing is properly centered, replace plastic butttons. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to avoid splitting the wood. Side mount dishwasher to cabinet NOTE: If side mounting dishwasher to cabinet, you must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is ... when door is equal on both sides. Tighten bracket screws. 22 If securing with a side attachment, check that top of door do , dishwasher must be recentered. Reinstall the lower dish rack. Check that sides of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. Open door and check...