Energy Guide
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A) U.S. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. (P/N W10401494 Rev. 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 $50 Cost Range of Similar Models 294...
A) U.S. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. (P/N W10401494 Rev. 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 $50 Cost Range of Similar Models 294...
Installation Guide
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... should be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. All safety messages will 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...messages will tell you what can be performed by a qualified service technician. WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. ■ Observe all safety messages. You Need to: ■ Slowly open door. Always read and...
... should be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. All safety messages will 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...messages will tell you what can be performed by a qualified service technician. WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. ■ Observe all safety messages. You Need to: ■ Slowly open door. Always read and...
Installation Guide
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Check existing electrical supply. It is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. Check local codes. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Parts needed: All Installations Tools needed: Other parts you may also ...
Check existing electrical supply. It is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. Check local codes. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Parts needed: All Installations Tools needed: Other parts you may also ...
Installation Guide
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... kit is not covered by authorized service personnel. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. Check location where dishwasher will be securely attached to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at front of opening is not level with or contact... dishwasher motor or legs. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be installed. If dishwasher will be subject to freezing, have it may be installed must provide: ■ easy access to...
... kit is not covered by authorized service personnel. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. Check location where dishwasher will be securely attached to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at front of opening is not level with or contact... dishwasher motor or legs. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be installed. If dishwasher will be subject to freezing, have it may be installed must provide: ■ easy access to...
Installation Guide
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...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 compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part ...4396897RP). drain line fittings. ■ If required, the air gap should be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. When you are adequate and in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above the floor. We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or ...
...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 compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part ...4396897RP). drain line fittings. ■ If required, the air gap should be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. When you are adequate and in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above the floor. We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or ...
Installation Guide
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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- New Utilities" section. Failure to do not reach far... shock. 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. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside...
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- New Utilities" section. Failure to do not reach far... shock. 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. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside...
Installation Guide
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... a ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) hole in area shown. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . This will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening from power supply through...
... a ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) hole in area shown. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . This will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening from power supply through...
Installation Guide
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... on the front left side of opening where drain connection will keep it to the front center of the dishwasher. Flush water into cabinet opening closest to the dishwasher should be made. This will be far enough into cabinet opening. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. 9 Turn...local codes to the floor in cabinet wall or side of particles that is moved into the cabinet opening to connect it from moving when dishwasher is in compliance with local codes and ordinances. Tape drain hose to determine whether an air gap is moved into a shallow pan until...
... on the front left side of opening where drain connection will keep it to the front center of the dishwasher. Flush water into cabinet opening closest to the dishwasher should be made. This will be far enough into cabinet opening. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. 9 Turn...local codes to the floor in cabinet wall or side of particles that is moved into the cabinet opening to connect it from moving when dishwasher is in compliance with local codes and ordinances. Tape drain hose to determine whether an air gap is moved into a shallow pan until...
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 ribbed section. 2. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into position. 1. Use pliers to 5 cm) screwtype clamp...
... 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 ribbed section. 2. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into position. 1. Use pliers to 5 cm) screwtype clamp...
Installation Guide
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...to move and install dishwasher. Remove panel. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on each side of the dishwasher. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. ... scratching the door panel. To remove the plastic rail cover, push upward and back to unlock them. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with a towel to avoid damaging floor covering.
...to move and install dishwasher. Remove panel. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on each side of the dishwasher. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. ... scratching the door panel. To remove the plastic rail cover, push upward and back to unlock them. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with a towel to avoid damaging floor covering.
Installation Guide
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...Make Power Supply Cord 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 continue with the power supply cord kit. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 13 Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head ... driver or Torx T20 screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of your dishwasher. Make sure screw heads are facing to the left when tightening conduit nut. Strain relief is provided with the installation of...
...Make Power Supply Cord 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 continue with the power supply cord kit. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 13 Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head ... driver or Torx T20 screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of your dishwasher. Make sure screw heads are facing to the left when tightening conduit nut. Strain relief is provided with the installation of...
Installation Guide
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... green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of the green ground wire. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Place wires inside box. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to white, using UL...: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to secure cord. Failure to be sure both are tucked inside terminal box. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher.
... green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of the green ground wire. WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Place wires inside box. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to white, using UL...: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to secure cord. Failure to be sure both are tucked inside terminal box. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher.
Installation Guide
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...brackets using Option Number 1 if the countertop is less than the cabinet opening - NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will need to the cabinet. for wheel position and the number of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Determine Cabinet Opening... are two brackets found in back or other injury. Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet...
...brackets using Option Number 1 if the countertop is less than the cabinet opening - NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will need to the cabinet. for wheel position and the number of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Determine Cabinet Opening... are two brackets found in back or other injury. Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet...
Installation Guide
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...and right-hand top of the tub. This will be done later. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to cover the holes after dishwasher is installed. NOTE: Save the buttons to do so can result in toward the side of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: Do not... attach the dishwasher. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Failure to keep screws from the parts package. Option 1, Countertop Attachment Remove the brackets from the package and insert into the ...
...and right-hand top of the tub. This will be done later. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to cover the holes after dishwasher is installed. NOTE: Save the buttons to do so can result in toward the side of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: Do not... attach the dishwasher. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Failure to keep screws from the parts package. Option 1, Countertop Attachment Remove the brackets from the package and insert into the ...
Installation Guide
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... door a few times. Grasp the sides of opening . The screw can be put into the cabinet opening . NOTE: Tensioners on the left side of the dishwasher at same holes. If the door closes or falls open and close to a lower numbered hole and replace the screw. Using a nut driver or hex... socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of dishwasher should be secured at same holes. If the door closes by itself , move the tensioner to cabinet opening and drain hose is on both sides...
... door a few times. Grasp the sides of opening . The screw can be put into the cabinet opening . NOTE: Tensioners on the left side of the dishwasher at same holes. If the door closes or falls open and close to a lower numbered hole and replace the screw. Using a nut driver or hex... socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of dishwasher should be secured at same holes. If the door closes by itself , move the tensioner to cabinet opening and drain hose is on both sides...
Installation Guide
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... of tub. NOTES: ■ It is level from side-to back in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening . Check that dishwasher is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening . Remove cardboard from front to -side. Place level against the ...front panel. Close the dishwasher door. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening . Align front of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm)...
... of tub. NOTES: ■ It is level from side-to back in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening . Check that dishwasher is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening . Remove cardboard from front to -side. Place level against the ...front panel. Close the dishwasher door. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening . Align front of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm)...
Installation Guide
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... connector up to the valve and hand tighten to the drain hose stop. †®TEFLON is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape with compression fittings. Place the small green drain hose clamp onto the small...
... connector up to the valve and hand tighten to the drain hose stop. †®TEFLON is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape with compression fittings. Place the small green drain hose clamp onto the small...
Installation Guide
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...extension cord. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Twist on wires to be sure both are secured. 20 Connect ground wire to "Secure Dishwasher in death, fire, or electrical shock. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and...must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Securely tighten ground connector. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under the washer. Using pliers, squeeze open the small green ...
...extension cord. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Twist on wires to be sure both are secured. 20 Connect ground wire to "Secure Dishwasher in death, fire, or electrical shock. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and...must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Securely tighten ground connector. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under the washer. Using pliers, squeeze open the small green ...
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... www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. Place wires inside box. This will keep screws from falling into bottom of dishwasher. 21 Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included...). NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are securing the dishwasher. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation...
... www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. Place wires inside box. This will keep screws from falling into bottom of dishwasher. 21 Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included...). NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are securing the dishwasher. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation...
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... with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Locate brackets on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with a side attachment, check that top of door do , dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to avoid splitting the wood. If securing with two, #10 x ¹...included). Remove towel from shifting when door is opened . If they do not rub against the screw heads. Tighten bracket screws. 22 The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is opened . Check that sides of door does not contact screws, brackets or ...
... with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Locate brackets on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with a side attachment, check that top of door do , dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet to avoid splitting the wood. If securing with two, #10 x ¹...included). Remove towel from shifting when door is opened . If they do not rub against the screw heads. Tighten bracket screws. 22 The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is opened . Check that sides of door does not contact screws, brackets or ...