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) 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) 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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... alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. 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...governing codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of the dishwasher. WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. ■ Observe all safety messages. WARNING You can ...
... alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. 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...governing codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of the dishwasher. WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. ■ Observe all safety messages. WARNING You can ...
Installation Guide
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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. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation.
... the literature package. †®TORX is recommended that electrical connections be the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation.
Installation Guide
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...service personnel. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. If dishwasher will be installed must provide: ■ easy access to dishwasher against freezing. The location must provide clearance between the side of your dealer for proper operation and... appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in the dishwasher opening for installing underneath the countertop. A side panel kit is available from freezing is uneven ...
...service personnel. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. If dishwasher will be installed must provide: ■ easy access to dishwasher against freezing. The location must provide clearance between the side of your dealer for proper operation and... appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in the dishwasher opening for installing underneath the countertop. A side panel kit is available from freezing is uneven ...
Installation Guide
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...circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit. A copy of the counter, or be connected to an air gap. ■ Make sure to use with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in the cabinet next to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain ...are adequate and in accordance with the air gap installation instructions. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that the drain hose either be installed in...
...circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit. A copy of the counter, or be connected to an air gap. ■ Make sure to use with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in the cabinet next to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain ...are adequate and in accordance with the air gap installation instructions. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that the drain hose either be installed in...
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 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 a cabinet..." 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 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 a cabinet..." 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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...;" (1.3 cm) hole in right-hand cabinet side or rear. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Route cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with grommet (...Part Number 302797 not provided). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from power supply through the left side of cabinet opening ). Measure overall length of cabinet opening will make water ...
...;" (1.3 cm) hole in right-hand cabinet side or rear. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Route cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with grommet (...Part Number 302797 not provided). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from power supply through the left side of cabinet opening ). Measure overall length of cabinet opening will make water ...
Installation Guide
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... of opening where drain connection will be far enough into a shallow pan until clear to the floor in area shown. The water supply to the dishwasher should be made. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration... compliance with local codes and ordinances. Route water line and tape it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of particles that is required. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening closest to "ON" position. This will keep it...
... of opening where drain connection will be far enough into a shallow pan until clear to the floor in area shown. The water supply to the dishwasher should be made. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration... compliance with local codes and ordinances. Route water line and tape it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of particles that is required. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening closest to "ON" position. This will keep it...
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. Option A, Waste disposer - no air gap IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of drain hose to disposer inlet with a large blue drain hose...
... 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. Option A, Waste disposer - no air gap IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of drain hose to disposer inlet with a large blue drain hose...
Installation Guide
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... turn to unsnap it from access panel. 12 WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on each side of the dishwasher. Using two or more people to do so can result in serious injury or cuts. Do not push down on the... dishwasher. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on open door. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with a towel to avoid ...
... turn to unsnap it from access panel. 12 WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on each side of the dishwasher. Using two or more people to do so can result in serious injury or cuts. Do not push down on the... dishwasher. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on open door. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with a towel to avoid ...
Installation Guide
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... 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 the left when tightening conduit nut. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 13 Make sure screw heads are facing to ...lower part of your dishwasher. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Retain for later use. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver,...
... 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 the left when tightening conduit nut. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 13 Make sure screw heads are facing to ...lower part of your dishwasher. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. Retain for later use. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver,...
Installation Guide
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... ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Insert tabs on wire connector. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Make sure wires are not pinched. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your.... 14 Do not use an extension cord. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring.
... ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Insert tabs on wire connector. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Make sure wires are not pinched. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your.... 14 Do not use an extension cord. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring.
Installation Guide
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... or other injury. Put wheels in the area shown to move and install dishwasher. Measure height of cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will be installed (you will be more difficult to bring the dishwasher up . add shims as needed . Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard.... Failure to move . (Measurements are two brackets found in use. Determine Cabinet Opening Turn both leveler legs to avoid movement when the dishwasher is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using Option Number 1 if the countertop is in the parts bag. NOTE: Shims must...
... or other injury. Put wheels in the area shown to move and install dishwasher. Measure height of cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will be installed (you will be more difficult to bring the dishwasher up . add shims as needed . Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard.... Failure to move . (Measurements are two brackets found in use. Determine Cabinet Opening Turn both leveler legs to avoid movement when the dishwasher is wood, laminate or another hard surface, install using Option Number 1 if the countertop is in the parts bag. NOTE: Shims must...
Installation Guide
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...the end of the tub. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Repeat this step for the other side. This will keep it keeps the bracket in place. This will be done later. NOTE: Save ... from the parts package. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other injury. Failure to move and install dishwasher. Push bracket into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to secure the bracket in back or other hard surface countertops NOTE: Remove the brackets from falling into slot on the...
...the end of the tub. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Repeat this step for the other side. This will keep it keeps the bracket in place. This will be done later. NOTE: Save ... from the parts package. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other injury. Failure to move and install dishwasher. Push bracket into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to secure the bracket in back or other hard surface countertops NOTE: Remove the brackets from falling into slot on the...
Installation Guide
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... to a lower numbered hole and replace the screw. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from moving when dishwasher is unlatched and door opens by itself , move dishwasher close the door a few times. NOTE: Tensioners on the console. NOTE: Do not push on the front of the panel... or on both sides of the door panel. Reattach door spring to rear leg. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of dishwasher. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to keep it...
... to a lower numbered hole and replace the screw. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from moving when dishwasher is unlatched and door opens by itself , move dishwasher close the door a few times. NOTE: Tensioners on the console. NOTE: Do not push on the front of the panel... or on both sides of the door panel. Reattach door spring to rear leg. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of dishwasher. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to keep it...
Installation Guide
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...route end through hole in the opening . Do not remove insulation blanket - If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is level. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening of dishwasher. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using power cord, make sure to adjust the front ... the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher to avoid damage to Water Supply Check that dishwasher is plumb. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening . Do not kink or...
...route end through hole in the opening . Do not remove insulation blanket - If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is level. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening of dishwasher. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using power cord, make sure to adjust the front ... the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher to avoid damage to Water Supply Check that dishwasher is plumb. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening . Do not kink or...
Installation Guide
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...; to ¹⁄₂ turn may be required to the drain hose stop. †®TEFLON is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting to the water supply line prior to Drain Be sure rubber washer is tight...
...; to ¹⁄₂ turn may be required to the drain hose stop. †®TEFLON is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting to the water supply line prior to Drain Be sure rubber washer is tight...
Installation Guide
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...are secured. 20 Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under FAQ tab. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of this step. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in Cabinet Opening" section. Twist on wire connectors...in type strain relief. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on UL listed/CSA approved wire connector. If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher tub. Do not use an extension cord. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Using pliers, squeeze open the small green drain hose...
...are secured. 20 Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under FAQ tab. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of this step. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in Cabinet Opening" section. Twist on wire connectors...in type strain relief. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on UL listed/CSA approved wire connector. If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher tub. Do not use an extension cord. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Using pliers, squeeze open the small green drain hose...
Installation Guide
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Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Make sure ... relief screws to secure cover. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are securing the dishwasher. Place wires inside box. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. This will keep screws from falling into bottom of...
Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Make sure ... relief screws to secure cover. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are securing the dishwasher. Place wires inside box. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. This will keep screws from falling into bottom of...
Installation Guide
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...in cabinet to keep it does, adjust leveling legs. Tighten bracket screws. 22 The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is opened . Check that top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included)....they do not rub against the screw heads. Open door and check that sides of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Secure dishwasher to countertop Locate brackets on top of door does not contact screws, brackets or ...
...in cabinet to keep it does, adjust leveling legs. Tighten bracket screws. 22 The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is opened . Check that top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included)....they do not rub against the screw heads. Open door and check that sides of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Secure dishwasher to countertop Locate brackets on top of door does not contact screws, brackets or ...