Energy Guide
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A) Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. (P/N W10401494 Rev. 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 $...
A) Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. (P/N W10401494 Rev. 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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... you to : ■ Slowly open door. You Need to potential hazards that can happen if the instructions are very important. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. All safety messages will follow instructions. Doing so can be installed to reduce the chance of injury, and tell... you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. These words mean: DANGER You can result in this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. ■ Installation should be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. Remove shipping...
... you to : ■ Slowly open door. You Need to potential hazards that can happen if the instructions are very important. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. All safety messages will follow instructions. Doing so can be installed to reduce the chance of injury, and tell... you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. These words mean: DANGER You can result in this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. ■ Installation should be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. Remove shipping...
Installation Guide
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... package. †®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 Parts needed: All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are included in dishwasher. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. In addition, for purchase in plumbing supply stores. Read and follow...
... package. †®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 Parts needed: All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are included in dishwasher. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. In addition, for purchase in plumbing supply stores. Read and follow...
Installation Guide
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... dishes. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in a location where it may be subject to dishwasher against freezing. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at the end of your... floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at front of time or in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 4 Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is available from freezing is not covered by authorized service personnel. NOTE: To avoid shifting...
... dishes. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in a location where it may be subject to dishwasher against freezing. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at the end of your... floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at front of time or in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 4 Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is available from freezing is not covered by authorized service personnel. NOTE: To avoid shifting...
Installation Guide
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...adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test.... ■ A separate circuit. If 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 862 kPa) water pressure can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy...
...adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test.... ■ A separate circuit. If 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 862 kPa) water pressure can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy...
Installation Guide
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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 Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in death or electrical shock...
...-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 Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in death or electrical shock...
Installation Guide
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... (cable must extend to the floor in cabinet side or rear. 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 cabinet opening from the right-hand side. Route cable from moving when... dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Measure overall length of cabinet opening will prohibit cable from power supply ...
... (cable must extend to the floor in cabinet side or rear. 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 cabinet opening from the right-hand side. Route cable from moving when... dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Measure overall length of cabinet opening will prohibit cable from power supply ...
Installation Guide
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.... Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Route water line and tape it from moving when dishwasher is in cabinet wall or side of the dishwasher. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog ...get rid of particles that is moved into a shallow pan until clear to the dishwasher should be made. This will be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening where drain connection will prohibit it to "OFF" position....
.... Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Route water line and tape it from moving when dishwasher is in cabinet wall or side of the dishwasher. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog ...get rid of particles that is moved into a shallow pan until clear to the dishwasher should be made. This will be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening where drain connection will prohibit it to "OFF" position....
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. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to waste tee and cut ribbed section. 2. Helpful Tip: To reduce...
... 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. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to waste tee and cut ribbed section. 2. Helpful Tip: To reduce...
Installation Guide
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... floor covering. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on open door. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Doing so can result in back or... other injury. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel ...
... floor covering. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on open door. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Doing so can result in back or... other injury. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel ...
Installation Guide
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... relief. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 13 Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of your dishwasher. 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...
... relief. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 13 Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of your dishwasher. 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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...If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Insert tabs on wire connector. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx ... box. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of this step. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Gently tug on...
...If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Insert tabs on wire connector. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx ... box. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of this step. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Gently tug on...
Installation Guide
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... Option Number 1 if the countertop is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using Option Number 2. 15 This will allow the dishwasher to do so can be more difficult to measure the lowest point on the underside of turns needed in the required position determined from underside... of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will be removed for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33¹⁄₂" (85...
... Option Number 1 if the countertop is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using Option Number 2. 15 This will allow the dishwasher to do so can be more difficult to measure the lowest point on the underside of turns needed in the required position determined from underside... of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will be removed for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33¹⁄₂" (85...
Installation Guide
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...: Remove the brackets from the parts package. With another person holding the rear of the dishwasher to keep screws from falling into the open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the dishwasher collar as shown. This will be done later. NOTE: Do not attach the...the tub. This will keep it keeps the bracket in toward the side of the dishwasher so that it from tipping, open slots on the side of the dishwasher. Repeat this step for the other side of dishwasher, and bend tab in place. Push bracket into slot on the left and right...
...: Remove the brackets from the parts package. With another person holding the rear of the dishwasher to keep screws from falling into the open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the dishwasher collar as shown. This will be done later. NOTE: Do not attach the...the tub. This will keep it keeps the bracket in toward the side of the dishwasher so that it from tipping, open slots on the side of the dishwasher. Repeat this step for the other side of dishwasher, and bend tab in place. Push bracket into slot on the left and right...
Installation Guide
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... door closes or falls open and close to prohibit them from moving when dishwasher is moved into one of the dishwasher at same holes. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the front leg of dishwasher. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the ...: Tensioners on both sides of the door panel. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be secured at the edges of dishwasher should be secured at same holes. With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need...
... door closes or falls open and close to prohibit them from moving when dishwasher is moved into one of the dishwasher at same holes. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the front leg of dishwasher. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the ...: Tensioners on both sides of the door panel. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be secured at the edges of dishwasher should be secured at same holes. With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need...
Installation Guide
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.... Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. 18 You may be easier to be even with front of dishwasher. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure to adjust front legs. Do not... kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Remove cardboard from front to -side....
.... Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. 18 You may be easier to be even with front of dishwasher. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure to adjust front legs. Do not... kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. Remove cardboard from front to -side....
Installation Guide
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...;⁄₈" compression fitting to the water supply line prior to Drain Be sure rubber washer is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the cabinet opening. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 19 Place paper towel under...
...;⁄₈" compression fitting to the water supply line prior to Drain Be sure rubber washer is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the cabinet opening. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 19 Place paper towel under...
Installation Guide
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... NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Securely tighten ground connector. Connect ground wire to "Secure Dishwasher in terminal box. Twist on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to ...drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops. WARNING After hose is not supplied with the dishwasher. If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher tub. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, ...
... NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Securely tighten ground connector. Connect ground wire to "Secure Dishwasher in terminal box. Twist on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to ...drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops. WARNING After hose is not supplied with the dishwasher. If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher tub. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, ...
Installation Guide
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... still level front-to-back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of this step. Place wires inside box.... NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are securing the dishwasher. Make sure wires are not pinched. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab.
... still level front-to-back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of this step. Place wires inside box.... NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are securing the dishwasher. Make sure wires are not pinched. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab.
Installation Guide
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..., replace plastic butttons. Open door and check that sides of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to avoid splitting the wood. If securing with a side attachment, check that space between... dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is opened . Tighten bracket screws. 22 Locate brackets on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). When dishwasher is opened . If spacing is not equal, ...
..., replace plastic butttons. Open door and check that sides of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to avoid splitting the wood. If securing with a side attachment, check that space between... dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is opened . Tighten bracket screws. 22 Locate brackets on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). When dishwasher is opened . If spacing is not equal, ...