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... meet all safety messages. All safety messages will tell you what can be installed to : • Slowly open door. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. These words mean: You can be performed by a qualified service technician. We have provided many important safety messages in... this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. • Installation should be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is the ...
... meet all safety messages. All safety messages will tell you what can be installed to : • Slowly open door. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. These words mean: You can be performed by a qualified service technician. We have provided many important safety messages in... this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. • Installation should be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is the ...
Installation Instructions
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... wire connectors* Measuring tape or ruler 10" adjustable wrenc that electrical connections be securely attached to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in plumbing supply stores. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is not level with floor...cord kit hole mdisahrkweadshfeorr use with any tools listed here. Check local codes. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. Read and follow the instructions 3rovided with Grounded electrical supply required. A side panel kit is uneven (example...
... wire connectors* Measuring tape or ruler 10" adjustable wrenc that electrical connections be securely attached to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in plumbing supply stores. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is not level with floor...cord kit hole mdisahrkweadshfeorr use with any tools listed here. Check local codes. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. Read and follow the instructions 3rovided with Grounded electrical supply required. A side panel kit is uneven (example...
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i ql *Insulation may be compressed. (not used on all models) Check that all surfaces', have no protrusions that wpuld prohibit dishwasher installation, NOTE: Shaded area of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be reduced to 33%" (86 cm) by removing wheels from dishwasher. **Minimum, measured from the lowest point on the underside of opening. May be instal ed. *Measured from narrowest point of countertop.
i ql *Insulation may be compressed. (not used on all models) Check that all surfaces', have no protrusions that wpuld prohibit dishwasher installation, NOTE: Shaded area of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be reduced to 33%" (86 cm) by removing wheels from dishwasher. **Minimum, measured from the lowest point on the underside of opening. May be instal ed. *Measured from narrowest point of countertop.
Installation Instructions
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... Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - If connecting dishwasher with direct • Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that... • Copper wire only. If required, the air gap should be verified by a licensed plumber. 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher. 3/8"O.D. Outlet must have: can be installed in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above subfloor or floor. Make sure to use...
... Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - If connecting dishwasher with direct • Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that... • Copper wire only. If required, the air gap should be verified by a licensed plumber. 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher. 3/8"O.D. Outlet must have: can be installed in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above subfloor or floor. Make sure to use...
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Tape cable to the right front side of cabinet opening . Route cable from the right-hand side. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening from power supply through cabinet hole (cable must extend to the floor in area shown. This will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening ). P epcs_e c_s_d_8o_e 4£:_ Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with power supply cord kit.
Tape cable to the right front side of cabinet opening . Route cable from the right-hand side. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening from power supply through cabinet hole (cable must extend to the floor in area shown. This will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening ). P epcs_e c_s_d_8o_e 4£:_ Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with power supply cord kit.
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... made. NOTET:oavoidvibratiodnuringoperatiorno,utethewatesrupply linesothatitdoesnottouchthedishwashbearsef,rameormotor. IMPORTANATlw: ayusseanewdrainhoseC. Coppetur bingonlyP: uthetubingintothe90°elbowfittingasfar asit willgo(thecoppetrubingbendsandkinkseasilyS).lidethe nutandferrulfeorwaradndstarthenutontotheelbowthreads. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. 1-®TEFLON is a registered trademark of opening closest to the floor in cabinet to the front center of E.I. NOTED: onotuseTeflo...
... made. NOTET:oavoidvibratiodnuringoperatiorno,utethewatesrupply linesothatitdoesnottouchthedishwashbearsef,rameormotor. IMPORTANATlw: ayusseanewdrainhoseC. Coppetur bingonlyP: uthetubingintothe90°elbowfittingasfar asit willgo(thecoppetrubingbendsandkinkseasilyS).lidethe nutandferrulfeorwaradndstarthenutontotheelbowthreads. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. 1-®TEFLON is a registered trademark of opening closest to the floor in cabinet to the front center of E.I. NOTED: onotuseTeflo...
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... connection 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 C, Waste disposer - with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Attach drain hose to waste...
... connection 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 C, Waste disposer - with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Attach drain hose to waste...
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..., fasten the insulation over the molded hooks on both sides of the tub. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Option D, No waste disposer - NOTE: Do not cut , use dishwasher until installed in serious injury or cuts. Do not push down on the tub. Do not use door panel...) to connect from waste tee to 5.1 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). Use a rubber hose (not provided) with air gap , Connect black end of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on open and move and install dishwasher. If the drain hose was cut ribbed section. 2.
..., fasten the insulation over the molded hooks on both sides of the tub. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Option D, No waste disposer - NOTE: Do not cut , use dishwasher until installed in serious injury or cuts. Do not push down on the tub. Do not use door panel...) to connect from waste tee to 5.1 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). Use a rubber hose (not provided) with air gap , Connect black end of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on open and move and install dishwasher. If the drain hose was cut ribbed section. 2.
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... B instructions J NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to unlock them. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of your power supply cord to the left when tightening conduit nut. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors... rated to connect your dishwasher. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners 1/4turn to continue with the power supply cord kit. 11 Pull cord through strain...
... B instructions J NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to unlock them. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of your power supply cord to the left when tightening conduit nut. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors... rated to connect your dishwasher. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners 1/4turn to continue with the power supply cord kit. 11 Pull cord through strain...
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...NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Use 1/4"nut driver and previously removed screw to do so. 12 Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of... this step. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Place wires inside box. Visit www.whirlpool.com under FAQ tab. 41 Power Cord-Secure cor --" on wire connector. Insert tabs on wire connectors. NOTE: Do not plug into...
...NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Use 1/4"nut driver and previously removed screw to do so. 12 Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of... this step. Reattach and tighten the green screw. Place wires inside box. Visit www.whirlpool.com under FAQ tab. 41 Power Cord-Secure cor --" on wire connector. Insert tabs on wire connectors. NOTE: Do not plug into...
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... need to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the left and right-hand top of the dishwasher collar as needed . Turn both leveler legs to pop out the wheel, then snap into the cabinet opening 's floor - Measure height of cabinet ...opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will be more people to move . (Measurements are approximate. Attach the brackets using Option Number 2. Refer to...
... need to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the left and right-hand top of the dishwasher collar as needed . Turn both leveler legs to pop out the wheel, then snap into the cabinet opening 's floor - Measure height of cabinet ...opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will be more people to move . (Measurements are approximate. Attach the brackets using Option Number 2. Refer to...
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...the locations shown to secure the bracket in place. Open and close door With another person holding the dishwasher to be done later. This will need to keep it from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening and drain hose is on wheels and move and install... of the panel or on the front of the cabinet opening . Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand dishwasher upright. Tilt dishwasher backward on the left side of opening . 1JStand dishwasher upright i I i I i Using 2 or more people to the floor in back or other injury. If the door ...
...the locations shown to secure the bracket in place. Open and close door With another person holding the dishwasher to be done later. This will need to keep it from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening and drain hose is on wheels and move and install... of the panel or on the front of the cabinet opening . Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand dishwasher upright. Tilt dishwasher backward on the left side of opening . 1JStand dishwasher upright i I i I i Using 2 or more people to the floor in back or other injury. If the door ...
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..."hex head socket or adjustable wrench. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to back in the same notches on front of the dishwasher. NOTE: Springs should be easier to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure to adjust front legs. IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, ...cover the floor when moving the spring end toward the back of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to route end through hole in the same notches on left and right sides. Do not kink or pinch water line...
..."hex head socket or adjustable wrench. With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment to back in the same notches on front of the dishwasher. NOTE: Springs should be easier to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure to adjust front legs. IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, ...cover the floor when moving the spring end toward the back of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to route end through hole in the same notches on left and right sides. Do not kink or pinch water line...
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...If needed , see website for animated representation of this step. NOTE: Do not use Teflon ®ttape with compression fittings. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under FAQ tab. Check that dishwasher is level from side-to avoid cross-threading. Be sure rubber washer is level. Hand tighten until...drain hose to seal the rubber gasket. Turn on water supply and check for leaks. Place level against top front opening of E.I. If dishwasher is a registered trademark of tub. Push the new drain hose into the black drain hose connector up or down until the coupling is ...
...If needed , see website for animated representation of this step. NOTE: Do not use Teflon ®ttape with compression fittings. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under FAQ tab. Check that dishwasher is level from side-to avoid cross-threading. Be sure rubber washer is level. Hand tighten until...drain hose to seal the rubber gasket. Turn on water supply and check for leaks. Place level against top front opening of E.I. If dishwasher is a registered trademark of tub. Push the new drain hose into the black drain hose connector up or down until the coupling is ...
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... ground wire to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on UL listed/CSA approved wire connector. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw... and under the washer. Twist on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Do not use an extension cord. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in type strain relief. NOTE: Do not...
... ground wire to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on UL listed/CSA approved wire connector. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw... and under the washer. Twist on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Do not use an extension cord. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in type strain relief. NOTE: Do not...
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... and white to -side in cabinet opening. IMPORTANT: If you have solid countertops such as Corian% granite, etc., you are securing dishwasher to keep screws from shifting when door is opened. 1-®Corian is still level front-to-back and side-to white, using UL...terminal box. Insert tabs on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with kit.) Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. The dishwasher must use side mounting kit (Part Number ...
... and white to -side in cabinet opening. IMPORTANT: If you have solid countertops such as Corian% granite, etc., you are securing dishwasher to keep screws from shifting when door is opened. 1-®Corian is still level front-to-back and side-to white, using UL...terminal box. Insert tabs on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with kit.) Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. The dishwasher must use side mounting kit (Part Number ...
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... opening and tub is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Visit www.whirlpool.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. Place the plastic access panel against the dishwasher leg. Tighten bracket screws. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the fasteners 1/4 turn to lock into place. Adjust if .... lJ Reinstall_ccess Insul (on both sides. The fastener's slot will be straight up and down when properly locked. 19 Remove towel from dishwasher. If spacing is equal on some models panel and Check that top of this step. If it does, adjust leveling legs. If needed...
... opening and tub is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Visit www.whirlpool.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. Place the plastic access panel against the dishwasher leg. Tighten bracket screws. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the fasteners 1/4 turn to lock into place. Adjust if .... lJ Reinstall_ccess Insul (on both sides. The fastener's slot will be straight up and down when properly locked. 19 Remove towel from dishwasher. If spacing is equal on some models panel and Check that top of this step. If it does, adjust leveling legs. If needed...
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..., but use an extension cord. Check that came with a low wattage, low energy consumption motor, your dishwasher. Designed with your dishwasher washes longer to start the dishwasher? • Is the water turned on? Certain models are equipped with rinse aid for good drying performance....and controlling hard water deposit buildup. Expect longer wash times. Selecting certain options could increase cycle time past 3.5 hours. Energy efficient dishwashers use an adapter. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. If none of hose failure. Rinse Aid is necessary ...
..., but use an extension cord. Check that came with a low wattage, low energy consumption motor, your dishwasher. Designed with your dishwasher washes longer to start the dishwasher? • Is the water turned on? Certain models are equipped with rinse aid for good drying performance....and controlling hard water deposit buildup. Expect longer wash times. Selecting certain options could increase cycle time past 3.5 hours. Energy efficient dishwashers use an adapter. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. If none of hose failure. Rinse Aid is necessary ...