Energy Guide
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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 kWh Estimated Yearly ...
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 kWh Estimated Yearly ...
Installation Guide
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...all safety messages. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements 6 Water Supply Requirements 6 ... result in Cabinet Opening 21 Complete Installation 23 Check Operation 24 If Dishwasher Does Not Operate 24 Additional Tips 24 DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of the dishwasher. Doing so can be killed or seriously injured if you don't ...
...all safety messages. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements 6 Water Supply Requirements 6 ... result in Cabinet Opening 21 Complete Installation 23 Check Operation 24 If Dishwasher Does Not Operate 24 Additional Tips 24 DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of the dishwasher. Doing so can be killed or seriously injured if you don't ...
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. It is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 See "Electrical Requirements" section.
... the literature package. †®TORX is recommended that electrical connections be the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher. It is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 See "Electrical Requirements" section.
Installation Guide
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... freezing. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at rear of your dishwasher at the end of opening, shims may be installed. A side panel kit is available from your dealer for installing your cabinetry. ...Damage from freezing is available from your dealer for installing underneath the countertop. Check location where dishwasher will be subject to the floor. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in a location where it...
... freezing. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at rear of your dishwasher at the end of opening, shims may be installed. A side panel kit is available from your dealer for installing your cabinetry. ...Damage from freezing is available from your dealer for installing underneath the countertop. Check location where dishwasher will be subject to the floor. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in a location where it...
Installation Guide
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...Requirements Be sure that the drain hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the above drain trap in conformance with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must meet all local codes and ordinances. Outlet must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in ...NFPA 70 - copper tubing with a power supply cord: ■ Use UL Listed power supply cord kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for your dishwasher. NOTE: ¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is resistant to waste tee or disposer inlet above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire ...
...Requirements Be sure that the drain hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the above drain trap in conformance with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must meet all local codes and ordinances. Outlet must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in ...NFPA 70 - copper tubing with a power supply cord: ■ Use UL Listed power supply cord kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for your dishwasher. NOTE: ¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is resistant to waste tee or disposer inlet above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire ...
Installation Guide
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... 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. If they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- Failure to the "Install Drain Hose" section. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and...
... 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. If they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- Failure to the "Install Drain Hose" section. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and...
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... right front side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will make water connection easier. Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through cabinet hole (cable must extend to the floor... from power supply through the left side of cabinet opening will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening ). See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section.
... right front side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will make water connection easier. Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through cabinet hole (cable must extend to the floor... from power supply through the left side of cabinet opening will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening ). See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section.
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... moved into cabinet opening . Flush water into a shallow pan until clear to "ON" position. Route water line and tape it from moving when dishwasher is required. The water supply to the dishwasher should be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. This will keep it from moving when... dishwasher is in cabinet wall or side of the opening to connect it will be made. Slowly route water supply line through hole in area shown....
... moved into cabinet opening . Flush water into a shallow pan until clear to "ON" position. Route water line and tape it from moving when dishwasher is required. The water supply to the dishwasher should be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. This will keep it from moving when... dishwasher is in cabinet wall or side of the opening to connect it will be made. Slowly route water supply line through hole in area shown....
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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. no air gap 1. Attach drain hose to waste tee and cut if needed. If the drain hose was cut ribbed section. 2. Helpful...
... 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. no air gap 1. Attach drain hose to waste tee and cut if needed. If the drain hose was cut ribbed section. 2. Helpful...
Installation Guide
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...push upward and back to unlock them. Doing so can result in back or other injury. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. Using two or more people to avoid damaging floor covering. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¼ turn...blocks located above the front legs on its back. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of the dishwasher. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first ...
...push upward and back to unlock them. Doing so can result in back or other injury. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. Using two or more people to avoid damaging floor covering. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¼ turn...blocks located above the front legs on its back. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of the dishwasher. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first ...
Installation Guide
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...8260;₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to the left when tightening conduit nut. Route cord so that... it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of your dishwasher. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Retain for ...
...8260;₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher tub. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to the left when tightening conduit nut. Route cord so that... it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of your dishwasher. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Retain for ...
Installation Guide
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... to secure cord. Tighten strain relief screws to white, using UL Listed/ CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to follow these instructions can result in... an extension cord. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to be sure both are not pinched. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Close cover ensuring wires are secured. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of the green ground wire. Reattach...
... to secure cord. Tighten strain relief screws to white, using UL Listed/ CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to follow these instructions can result in... an extension cord. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to be sure both are not pinched. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Close cover ensuring wires are secured. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of the green ground wire. Reattach...
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...at the factory for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Attach the brackets using Option Number 2. 15 for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Built-up to fit into the ...install using Option Number 1 if the countertop is marble, granite or another similar surface. Determine Cabinet Opening Turn both leveler legs to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is in use. Put wheels in the area shown to the same height. Measure height of cabinet opening...
...at the factory for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Attach the brackets using Option Number 2. 15 for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Built-up to fit into the ...install using Option Number 1 if the countertop is marble, granite or another similar surface. Determine Cabinet Opening Turn both leveler legs to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is in use. Put wheels in the area shown to the same height. Measure height of cabinet opening...
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..., bend the tab down to secure the bracket in back or other side. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other side of dishwasher, and bend tab in place. Break off the end of the tub. This will keep it keeps the bracket in toward the side of the...line. Option 1, Countertop Attachment Remove the brackets from the package and insert into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to cabinet. 16 NOTE: Save the buttons to move and install dishwasher. Repeat this step for the other hard surface countertops NOTE: Remove the brackets from the parts package. NOTE: ...
..., bend the tab down to secure the bracket in back or other side. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other side of dishwasher, and bend tab in place. Break off the end of the tub. This will keep it keeps the bracket in toward the side of the...line. Option 1, Countertop Attachment Remove the brackets from the package and insert into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to cabinet. 16 NOTE: Save the buttons to move and install dishwasher. Repeat this step for the other hard surface countertops NOTE: Remove the brackets from the parts package. NOTE: ...
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... the door a few times. NOTE: Do not push on the front of the panel or on both sides of dishwasher should be secured at the edges of the door panel. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of the ... falls open and close to keep it from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to prohibit them from moving when dishwasher is unlatched and door opens by itself , move the tensioner to rear leg. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the locations shown...
... the door a few times. NOTE: Do not push on the front of the panel or on both sides of dishwasher should be secured at the edges of the door panel. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of the ... falls open and close to keep it from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to prohibit them from moving when dishwasher is unlatched and door opens by itself , move the tensioner to rear leg. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the locations shown...
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... through hole in the opening . Close and latch the door, and place level against the floor. Helpful Tip: Push up or down until dishwasher is level. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to the floor. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, ...socket or adjustable wrench. Check that leveling legs are firmly against the front panel. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is plumb. You may be even with front of dishwasher. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on front of tub. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about...
... through hole in the opening . Close and latch the door, and place level against the floor. Helpful Tip: Push up or down until dishwasher is level. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to the floor. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, ...socket or adjustable wrench. Check that leveling legs are firmly against the front panel. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is plumb. You may be even with front of dishwasher. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on front of tub. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about...
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...;TEFLON is tight. Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting up to Drain Be sure rubber washer is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 19 Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting to the water supply line prior to...
...;TEFLON is tight. Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting up to Drain Be sure rubber washer is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 19 Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting to the water supply line prior to...
Installation Guide
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... power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to be sure both are secured. 20 Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Do not use an extension cord. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in type strain relief. Owner must purchase a ... connected, remove towel. Securely tighten ground connector. Gently tug on UL listed/CSA approved wire connector. Twist on wires to "Secure Dishwasher in terminal box. Using pliers, squeeze open the small green drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops. Wrap ground wire ...
... power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to be sure both are secured. 20 Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Do not use an extension cord. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in type strain relief. Owner must purchase a ... connected, remove towel. Securely tighten ground connector. Gently tug on UL listed/CSA approved wire connector. Twist on wires to "Secure Dishwasher in terminal box. Using pliers, squeeze open the small green drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops. Wrap ground wire ...
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...and previously removed screw to -side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. 21 Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to secure cover. Make sure wires are tucked inside ... black and white to secure cable. Tighten strain relief screws to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of dishwasher. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are ...
...and previously removed screw to -side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. 21 Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to secure cover. Make sure wires are tucked inside ... black and white to secure cable. Tighten strain relief screws to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of dishwasher. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are ...
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...butttons. Remove towel from shifting when door is equal on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). If it from dishwasher. If they do not rub against the screw heads. Reinstall the lower... with a side attachment, check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is opened . When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Secure dishwasher to countertop Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹...
...butttons. Remove towel from shifting when door is equal on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). If it from dishwasher. If they do not rub against the screw heads. Reinstall the lower... with a side attachment, check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is opened . When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Secure dishwasher to countertop Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹...