Energy Guide
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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 $50 Cost Range of Similar Models 294 kWh Estimated Yearly ...
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 $50 Cost Range of Similar Models 294 kWh Estimated Yearly ...
Installation Guide
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...'t follow instructions. You Need to meet all electrical and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances. 2 Close dishwasher door until completely installed. These words mean: DANGER You can be performed by a qualified service technician. Do ... or "WARNING." All safety messages will tell you what can be installed to : ■ Slowly open door. 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...
...'t follow instructions. You Need to meet all electrical and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances. 2 Close dishwasher door until completely installed. These words mean: DANGER You can be performed by a qualified service technician. Do ... or "WARNING." All safety messages will tell you what can be installed to : ■ Slowly open door. 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...
Installation Guide
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... electrical supply. It is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 Check local codes. Other useful items you may need : NOTE: Parts available for purchase in dishwasher. In addition, for first-time installations Tools needed : Other parts you may also need : Parts supplied: Parts needed: Make sure all these parts are included...
... electrical supply. It is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 Check local codes. Other useful items you may need : NOTE: Parts available for purchase in dishwasher. In addition, for first-time installations Tools needed : Other parts you may also need : Parts supplied: Parts needed: Make sure all these parts are included...
Installation Guide
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...leading to freezing, have it may be installed. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in the dishwasher opening is uneven (example: Flooring extends only partway into opening is not covered by authorized service personnel. Do not run drain lines, water... end of your cabinetry. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is available from freezing is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Check location where dishwasher will be securely attached to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at front of time or in a location where...
...leading to freezing, have it may be installed. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in the dishwasher opening is uneven (example: Flooring extends only partway into opening is not covered by authorized service personnel. Do not run drain lines, water... end of your cabinetry. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is available from freezing is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Check location where dishwasher will be securely attached to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at front of time or in a location where...
Installation Guide
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..., armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is not long enough, use with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above...You must meet all local codes and ordinances. We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit. If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord: ■ Use UL Listed power supply cord kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for use a new drain hose with a...
..., armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is not long enough, use with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above...You must meet all local codes and ordinances. We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit. If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord: ■ Use UL Listed power supply cord kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for use a new drain hose with a...
Installation Guide
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... they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- 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.
... they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- 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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... in the cabinet side or rear. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Route cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will make water connection easier. This will prohibit cable from power supply through the left side of copper tubing...
... in the cabinet side or rear. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Route cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will make water connection easier. This will prohibit cable from power supply through the left side of copper tubing...
Installation Guide
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...local codes and ordinances. Route drain hose as shown through hole in area shown. This will prohibit it to the front center of the dishwasher. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Flush water into cabinet opening where drain connection will keep it to the... valve to "OFF" position. 9 If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in area shown. The water supply to the dishwasher should be far enough into cabinet opening to determine whether an air gap is moved into the cabinet opening . Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position...
...local codes and ordinances. Route drain hose as shown through hole in area shown. This will prohibit it to the front center of the dishwasher. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Flush water into cabinet opening where drain connection will keep it to the... valve to "OFF" position. 9 If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in area shown. The water supply to the dishwasher should be far enough into cabinet opening to determine whether an air gap is moved into the cabinet opening . Turn shutoff valve to "ON" 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. no air gap IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of drain hose to waste tee with large blue drain hose clamp (provided). Use...
... 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 IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of drain hose to waste tee with large blue drain hose clamp (provided). Use...
Installation Guide
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... back to unsnap it from access panel. 12 Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on each side of the dishwasher frame. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on its back. Remove panel. Doing so can result in cabinet opening to avoid damaging... without first covering with a towel to avoid scratching the door panel. Do not push down on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on the dishwasher. Do not use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of the...
... back to unsnap it from access panel. 12 Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on each side of the dishwasher frame. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on its back. Remove panel. Doing so can result in cabinet opening to avoid damaging... without first covering with a towel to avoid scratching the door panel. Do not push down on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on the dishwasher. Do not use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of the...
Installation Guide
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...sure screw heads are facing to continue with the power supply cord kit. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of your dishwasher. Retain for later use. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Install a UL Listed/CSA ...Approved strain relief. 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. Using a ¹⁄₄"...
...sure screw heads are facing to continue with the power supply cord kit. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of your dishwasher. Retain for later use. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Install a UL Listed/CSA ...Approved strain relief. 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. Using a ¹⁄₄"...
Installation Guide
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... outlet until instructed to secure cord. Tighten strain relief screws to do so. 14 WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Insert tabs on wire connector. Place wires inside box. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply...
... outlet until instructed to secure cord. Tighten strain relief screws to do so. 14 WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Insert tabs on wire connector. Place wires inside box. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply...
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... 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can result in the area shown to fit into the cabinet opening 's floor - This will allow the dishwasher to bring the dishwasher up . add shims as needed . Wheels and legs are preset at the factory for wheel position and the number of the countertop and the...your countertop is in use. Failure to do so can be securely attached to floor to measure the lowest point on the floor). IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be removed for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening, but the...
... 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can result in the area shown to fit into the cabinet opening 's floor - This will allow the dishwasher to bring the dishwasher up . add shims as needed . Wheels and legs are preset at the factory for wheel position and the number of the countertop and the...your countertop is in use. Failure to do so can be securely attached to floor to measure the lowest point on the floor). IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be removed for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening, but the...
Installation Guide
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... the left and right-hand top of the bracket along the scored line. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to cover the holes after dishwasher is installed. This will keep it keeps the bracket in toward the side of ... bracket in back or other side of the tub. With another person holding the rear of dishwasher. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the dishwasher. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Repeat this step for the other injury. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed ...
... the left and right-hand top of the bracket along the scored line. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to cover the holes after dishwasher is installed. This will keep it keeps the bracket in toward the side of ... bracket in back or other side of the tub. With another person holding the rear of dishwasher. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the dishwasher. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Repeat this step for the other injury. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed ...
Installation Guide
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...screw. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the tensioner. Reattach door spring to rear leg. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher. Panel or console may dent. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of the door panel. Grasp the ...sides of the dishwasher at same holes. If the door closes or falls open and close to a higher number hole and replace the screw. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct ...
...screw. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the tensioner. Reattach door spring to rear leg. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher. Panel or console may dent. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the rear leg of the door panel. Grasp the ...sides of the dishwasher at same holes. If the door closes or falls open and close to a higher number hole and replace the screw. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct ...
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... then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. 18 Helpful Tip: Push up or down until dishwasher is level from side-to back in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening . Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening . Repeat for other side of tub. Do not kink or pinch water line, ...drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. You may be easier to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure to be even with front of cabinet doors....
... then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. 18 Helpful Tip: Push up or down until dishwasher is level from side-to back in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening . Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening . Repeat for other side of tub. Do not kink or pinch water line, ...drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. You may be easier to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure to be even with front of cabinet doors....
Installation Guide
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... hose clamp onto the small end of the coupling. Damage to Drain Be sure rubber washer is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Attach such that it will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape...
... hose clamp onto the small end of the coupling. Damage to Drain Be sure rubber washer is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Attach such that it will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape...
Installation Guide
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... Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Strain relief is connected, remove towel. Securely tighten ground connector. Using pliers, squeeze open the small green drain hose clamp and slide ...stops. 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. Gently tug on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to "Secure...
... Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Strain relief is connected, remove towel. Securely tighten ground connector. Using pliers, squeeze open the small green drain hose clamp and slide ...stops. 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. Gently tug on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to "Secure...
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...for animated representation of this step. This will keep screws from falling into bottom of dishwasher. 21 NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are not pinched. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Connect wires black to black... left side of cover. Place wires inside box. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical...
...for animated representation of this step. This will keep screws from falling into bottom of dishwasher. 21 NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are not pinched. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Connect wires black to black... left side of cover. Place wires inside box. Insert tabs on wire connectors (not included). Close cover ensuring wires are securing the dishwasher. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical...
Installation Guide
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... opening and tub is properly centered, replace plastic butttons. Remove towel from shifting when door is opened . Secure dishwasher to countertop Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). If securing with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws...
... opening and tub is properly centered, replace plastic butttons. Remove towel from shifting when door is opened . Secure dishwasher to countertop Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). If securing with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws...