Energy Guide
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Dishwasher Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: WDF560SAF**, WDF760SAD** WDF770SAF**, WDT780SAE** WDT920SAD**, WDT995SAF** Estimated Yearly Energy Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $32 ▼ $21 $41 Cost Range ...
Dishwasher Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: WDF560SAF**, WDF760SAD** WDF770SAF**, WDT780SAE** WDT920SAD**, WDT995SAF** Estimated Yearly Energy Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $32 ▼ $21 $41 Cost Range ...
Installation Guide
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... 16 Place Diswasher in Cabinet 16 Custom Panel Installation 17 Choose Anchor Attachment Method 17 Final Installation Check 18 Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening 19 Direct Wire Connection 20 Connect Water Line to House Shutoff Valve 22 Connect Drain Hose 22 ...Complete Installation 24 Install Access Panel 25 Check Operation 26 If Dishwasher Does Not Operate 26 Additional Tips 26 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4 Tools and Parts 4 Location Requirements 6 Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions 7 ...
... 16 Place Diswasher in Cabinet 16 Custom Panel Installation 17 Choose Anchor Attachment Method 17 Final Installation Check 18 Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening 19 Direct Wire Connection 20 Connect Water Line to House Shutoff Valve 22 Connect Drain Hose 22 ...Complete Installation 24 Install Access Panel 25 Check Operation 26 If Dishwasher Does Not Operate 26 Additional Tips 26 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4 Tools and Parts 4 Location Requirements 6 Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions 7 ...
Installation Guide
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... messages in these instructions. ■■ Installation should be performed by a qualified service technician. ■■ The dishwasher must ensure that the dishwasher is , tell you how to potential hazards that can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow the...Observe all 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. You Need to meet all safety messages. Remove shipping materials and drain...
... messages in these instructions. ■■ Installation should be performed by a qualified service technician. ■■ The dishwasher must ensure that the dishwasher is , tell you how to potential hazards that can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow the...Observe all 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. You Need to meet all safety messages. Remove shipping materials and drain...
Installation Guide
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... flexible braided hose, replace inlet hose after 5 years to reduce the risk of your gauge of household wiring to the dishwasher) (Whirlpool Part Number W10685193) First-Time Installations Check local codes. Additional Tools Needed: Household Wiring (Metallic) Strain Relief to fit ... Optional Accessory Parts Available: Moisture Barrier Tape NOTE: Moisture barrier tape is recommended that electrical connections be resistant to the dishwasher terminal box) (Whirlpool Part Number 4396672) NOTE: Use only UL Listed/ CSA Approved part. Other Parts Needed (not provided): 3/8" Compression...
... flexible braided hose, replace inlet hose after 5 years to reduce the risk of your gauge of household wiring to the dishwasher) (Whirlpool Part Number W10685193) First-Time Installations Check local codes. Additional Tools Needed: Household Wiring (Metallic) Strain Relief to fit ... Optional Accessory Parts Available: Moisture Barrier Tape NOTE: Moisture barrier tape is recommended that electrical connections be resistant to the dishwasher terminal box) (Whirlpool Part Number 4396672) NOTE: Use only UL Listed/ CSA Approved part. Other Parts Needed (not provided): 3/8" Compression...
Installation Guide
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...the floor. ■■ The location where the dishwasher will be fully enclosed (top, sides, back, and floor) upon installation. For Direct Wire For Power Cord Cabinet Grommet For 11/2" (38 mm) hole in cabinet. (Whirlpool Part Number 302797) NOTE: Required for metal cabinets Power...website listed in the User Guide for part numbers above, or see local electrical supply retailer for equivalent. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be securely attached to water, electricity, and drain: ■■ Grounded electrical supply is not covered by authorized...
...the floor. ■■ The location where the dishwasher will be fully enclosed (top, sides, back, and floor) upon installation. For Direct Wire For Power Cord Cabinet Grommet For 11/2" (38 mm) hole in cabinet. (Whirlpool Part Number 302797) NOTE: Required for metal cabinets Power...website listed in the User Guide for part numbers above, or see local electrical supply retailer for equivalent. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be securely attached to water, electricity, and drain: ■■ Grounded electrical supply is not covered by authorized...
Installation Guide
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... is 341/2" (863 mm). 33/4" (94 mm) 21" (533 mm) A. Check that all surfaces have no protrusions that would prohibit dishwasher installation. 34" (864 mm) D 4" (102 mm) 101/2" (267 mm) 63/4" (172 mm) NOTE: Shaded areas of cabinet walls show where utility connections ...insulation (blanket) on the underside of cabinet opening 24" (620 mm) E 7 E. B. Minimum, measured from the lowest point on dishwasher. Insulation may protrude forward of the face of the dishwasher, varies by removing the wheels and perforated area of opening is 24" (610 mm), not including the 3/4" (19 mm) custom ...
... is 341/2" (863 mm). 33/4" (94 mm) 21" (533 mm) A. Check that all surfaces have no protrusions that would prohibit dishwasher installation. 34" (864 mm) D 4" (102 mm) 101/2" (267 mm) 63/4" (172 mm) NOTE: Shaded areas of cabinet walls show where utility connections ...insulation (blanket) on the underside of cabinet opening 24" (620 mm) E 7 E. B. Minimum, measured from the lowest point on dishwasher. Insulation may protrude forward of the face of the dishwasher, varies by removing the wheels and perforated area of opening is 24" (610 mm), not including the 3/4" (19 mm) custom ...
Installation Guide
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...to 120 psi (138 to remove any debris that may exist in the supply line. A copy of the guide for your dishwasher. If Connecting Dishwasher with Direct Wiring: ■■ Use flexible, armored, or nonmetallic sheathed copper wire with grounding wire that meets all current AHAM...■■ Use 1/2" minimum I.D. We Recommend: ■■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker ■■ A separate circuit If Connecting Dishwasher with the air gap installation instructions. Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances. When you are connecting the air gap, a rubber hose (not...
...to 120 psi (138 to remove any debris that may exist in the supply line. A copy of the guide for your dishwasher. If Connecting Dishwasher with Direct Wiring: ■■ Use flexible, armored, or nonmetallic sheathed copper wire with grounding wire that meets all current AHAM...■■ Use 1/2" minimum I.D. We Recommend: ■■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker ■■ A separate circuit If Connecting Dishwasher with the air gap installation instructions. Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances. When you are connecting the air gap, a rubber hose (not...
Installation Guide
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... and dimensions of the guide for part details. NEW UTILITIES 3. Remove the backing of the moisture barrier, and apply to the dishwasher. RECOMMENDED FOR WOOD COUNTERTOPS Moisture barrier/wood shims Moisture barrier Install wood shims See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front...shock. 1. PREPARE CABINET OPENING - Disconnect power Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. 2. Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from the right-hand side. Sand holes smooth ...
... and dimensions of the guide for part details. NEW UTILITIES 3. Remove the backing of the moisture barrier, and apply to the dishwasher. RECOMMENDED FOR WOOD COUNTERTOPS Moisture barrier/wood shims Moisture barrier Install wood shims See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front...shock. 1. PREPARE CABINET OPENING - Disconnect power Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. 2. Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from the right-hand side. Sand holes smooth ...
Installation Guide
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...). route cable Foam block Remove and discard the foam blocks (if blocks are present; Route cable from moving when dishwasher is in area shown. NOTE: If removing a previous dishwasher with Step 7 - for cabinet opening heights, do not cut the insulation blanket. For Power Cord, wait until ...Step 22 7. not all models have them) located above the front legs on the dishwasher. add shims, as shown. Direct wire - For other cabinet opening height of cabinet opening - For Direct Wire, begin with a power cord...
...). route cable Foam block Remove and discard the foam blocks (if blocks are present; Route cable from moving when dishwasher is in area shown. NOTE: If removing a previous dishwasher with Step 7 - for cabinet opening heights, do not cut the insulation blanket. For Power Cord, wait until ...Step 22 7. not all models have them) located above the front legs on the dishwasher. add shims, as shown. Direct wire - For other cabinet opening height of cabinet opening - For Direct Wire, begin with a power cord...
Installation Guide
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... a 1/4" nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove 2 screws attaching access panel to Step 9 - Put dishwasher on its back, pull on open door. Remove panel. Using 2 or more people to avoid damaging ...other injury. 8. Failure to do so can result in cabinet opening to move and install dishwasher. Do not push down on the door handle to remove it with a towel to Step 10 9. NOTE:...remove tech sheet from the access panel. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. PREPARE DISHWASHER WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use the door panel as a worktable without first covering it...
... a 1/4" nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove 2 screws attaching access panel to Step 9 - Put dishwasher on its back, pull on open door. Remove panel. Using 2 or more people to avoid damaging ...other injury. 8. Failure to do so can result in cabinet opening to move and install dishwasher. Do not push down on the door handle to remove it with a towel to Step 10 9. NOTE:...remove tech sheet from the access panel. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. PREPARE DISHWASHER WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use the door panel as a worktable without first covering it...
Installation Guide
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...floor. For Copper line, begin with Step 14 - This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 331/2" (851 mm) high cabinet opening from the dishwasher frame. A Refer to floor where dishwasher will be removed for height of the dishwasher frame. To remove the plastic rail cover, push upward and back to unsnap... it from underside of countertop to the "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for wheel position and for additional clearance. Copper water line If using copper tubing, measure overall length of the ...
...floor. For Copper line, begin with Step 14 - This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 331/2" (851 mm) high cabinet opening from the dishwasher frame. A Refer to floor where dishwasher will be removed for height of the dishwasher frame. To remove the plastic rail cover, push upward and back to unsnap... it from underside of countertop to the "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for wheel position and for additional clearance. Copper water line If using copper tubing, measure overall length of the ...
Installation Guide
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... 18. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that the 3/4" connection is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame, or motor. Damage to Step 17. 16. DRAIN HOSE CONNECTION 19. Place the small (green) drain hose clamp onto the small end of...
... 18. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that the 3/4" connection is facing upward as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame, or motor. Damage to Step 17. 16. DRAIN HOSE CONNECTION 19. Place the small (green) drain hose clamp onto the small end of...
Installation Guide
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...box, free the tab, and lift the terminal box away from the crossbar. 23. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of the dishwasher. Power cord - Remove cover Route cord so that holds the terminal box to the cross brace. Install strain relief Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved metallic... remove the screw that it up when tightening conduit nut. 21. Remove terminal box 24. Remove the cover by sliding it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of the slot. Make sure screw heads are permitted in terminal box. POWER CORD CONNECTION NOTE: If removing a previous...
...box, free the tab, and lift the terminal box away from the crossbar. 23. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of the dishwasher. Power cord - Remove cover Route cord so that holds the terminal box to the cross brace. Install strain relief Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved metallic... remove the screw that it up when tightening conduit nut. 21. Remove terminal box 24. Remove the cover by sliding it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of the slot. Make sure screw heads are permitted in terminal box. POWER CORD CONNECTION NOTE: If removing a previous...
Installation Guide
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... box has been remounted on the raised floor inside the box and place it through the ring terminal of the green ground wire of the dishwasher. NOTE: Route power cord out the rear of power cord. Use a 1/4" nut driver and the screw removed in terminal box. connect ground wire ...Ground wire Ground wire Washer Ground screw Remove the ground connector screw on the dishwasher, tuck any excess length or slack over nearby components or clip them off the floor. Reattach and tighten the ground connector screw to the ...
... box has been remounted on the raised floor inside the box and place it through the ring terminal of the green ground wire of the dishwasher. NOTE: Route power cord out the rear of power cord. Use a 1/4" nut driver and the screw removed in terminal box. connect ground wire ...Ground wire Ground wire Washer Ground screw Remove the ground connector screw on the dishwasher, tuck any excess length or slack over nearby components or clip them off the floor. Reattach and tighten the ground connector screw to the ...
Installation Guide
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... stud Handle Hex key IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this procedure. Install door handle Setscrew (in cutout before sliding dishwasher into the setscrews. Setscrews are already installed in back or other injury. 31. Secure insulation blanket Insulation blanket Using 2 or more people...pull the slack out at both left and right rear corners before installing handle. Remove cardboard from the packaging. Slowly move and install dishwasher. Insert the short end of the handle studs before pushing into cabinet opening . 34. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until ...
... stud Handle Hex key IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this procedure. Install door handle Setscrew (in cutout before sliding dishwasher into the setscrews. Setscrews are already installed in back or other injury. 31. Secure insulation blanket Insulation blanket Using 2 or more people...pull the slack out at both left and right rear corners before installing handle. Remove cardboard from the packaging. Slowly move and install dishwasher. Insert the short end of the handle studs before pushing into cabinet opening . 34. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until ...
Installation Guide
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..., granite, or another similar surface, use Side Attachment: go to the "Choose Anchor Attachment Method" section. Side Attachment: 38. Prepare the dishwasher for this by attaching the 2 brackets found in order to Step 38. and right-hand top of the counter top is pushed into the ... slack from utilities Remove the brackets from scratching the User Interface or console with the anchor screws. CHOOSE ANCHOR ATTACHMENT METHOD IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must point to lock the brackets in place. Break end of bracket Score line Break off the end of the final steps. Bend ...
..., granite, or another similar surface, use Side Attachment: go to the "Choose Anchor Attachment Method" section. Side Attachment: 38. Prepare the dishwasher for this by attaching the 2 brackets found in order to Step 38. and right-hand top of the counter top is pushed into the ... slack from utilities Remove the brackets from scratching the User Interface or console with the anchor screws. CHOOSE ANCHOR ATTACHMENT METHOD IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must point to lock the brackets in place. Break end of bracket Score line Break off the end of the final steps. Bend ...
Installation Guide
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.... Reattach the white plastic rope end to the door hinge. Remove plastic buttons Plastic button Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the dishwasher. Door spring tension adjustment Spring Plastic rope end Tensioner Screw 3 12 If door closes too quickly or falls, open and adjust spring tension. If .... You may need to adjust alignment to the inside of the cabinets if the gap between the sides of the cabinet and the sides of dishwasher should be done later. NOTE: Install wood shims to be put into slot on each side. Using a 5/16" nut driver or hex socket, remove ...
.... Reattach the white plastic rope end to the door hinge. Remove plastic buttons Plastic button Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the dishwasher. Door spring tension adjustment Spring Plastic rope end Tensioner Screw 3 12 If door closes too quickly or falls, open and adjust spring tension. If .... You may need to adjust alignment to the inside of the cabinets if the gap between the sides of the cabinet and the sides of dishwasher should be done later. NOTE: Install wood shims to be put into slot on each side. Using a 5/16" nut driver or hex socket, remove ...
Installation Guide
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... legs if needed . 19 If the gap between the top of the door and the underside of dishwasher. Open dishwasher door to prepare for securing the dishwasher to side cabinet 45. Check that dishwasher is plumb. This will keep it may be easier to cabinet. 47. Helpful Tip: Push up ... to cabinet with two #10 x 1/2" Phillips-head screws (included). ■■ If side anchoring: Drill pilot holes in the opening Check that dishwasher is centered from scratching the User Interface or console. See the Use and Care Guide for other side of the counter top is opened or...
... legs if needed . 19 If the gap between the top of the door and the underside of dishwasher. Open dishwasher door to prepare for securing the dishwasher to side cabinet 45. Check that dishwasher is plumb. This will keep it may be easier to cabinet. 47. Helpful Tip: Push up ... to cabinet with two #10 x 1/2" Phillips-head screws (included). ■■ If side anchoring: Drill pilot holes in the opening Check that dishwasher is centered from scratching the User Interface or console. See the Use and Care Guide for other side of the counter top is opened or...
Installation Guide
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...does not contact screws, brackets, or countertop. Then, tilt the terminal box, free the tab, and lift the terminal box away from under the dishwasher. Retain cover for easier access. 20 48. Check door clearance DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION 51. Tighten bracket screws. 50. Remove cover Open door and check... that holds the terminal box to remove the screw that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is not equal, loosen bracket screws and shift tub. Lift the wires off of the nearby clips or components to...
...does not contact screws, brackets, or countertop. Then, tilt the terminal box, free the tab, and lift the terminal box away from under the dishwasher. Retain cover for easier access. 20 48. Check door clearance DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION 51. Tighten bracket screws. 50. Remove cover Open door and check... that holds the terminal box to remove the screw that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is not equal, loosen bracket screws and shift tub. Lift the wires off of the nearby clips or components to...
Installation Guide
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... bare ground wire into the slots in the floor of the guide for part details and orders. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Failure to help keep them off the floor. 21 Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around the ground connector screw on the... tighten ground connector. 54. Install strain relief 56. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connector. Place wires inside the box and under the dishwasher. Make sure wires are secured. 57. Direct wire - Connect ground wire to the crossbar. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front...
... bare ground wire into the slots in the floor of the guide for part details and orders. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Failure to help keep them off the floor. 21 Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around the ground connector screw on the... tighten ground connector. 54. Install strain relief 56. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connector. Place wires inside the box and under the dishwasher. Make sure wires are secured. 57. Direct wire - Connect ground wire to the crossbar. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front...