Installation Guide
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... the installer must be killed or seriously injured if you what can be performed by a qualified service technician. The dishwasher must ensure that can result in this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. ■ Installation should be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed.... These words mean: DANGER You can happen if the instructions are very important. WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. ■ Observe all safety messages. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to potential hazards ...
... the installer must be killed or seriously injured if you what can be performed by a qualified service technician. The dishwasher must ensure that can result in this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. ■ Installation should be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed.... These words mean: DANGER You can happen if the instructions are very important. WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. ■ Observe all safety messages. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to potential hazards ...
Installation Guide
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...: Other parts you may also need : Parts supplied: Parts needed : *Must be made by a licensed electrical installer. Check local codes. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. Other useful items you may need : NOTE: Parts available for first-time installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are included in the literature...
...: Other parts you may also need : Parts supplied: Parts needed : *Must be made by a licensed electrical installer. Check local codes. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. Other useful items you may need : NOTE: Parts available for first-time installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are included in the literature...
Installation Guide
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..., electricity and drain. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide: ■ easy access to freezing, have it may be installed. Motor should not touch the floor. ...opening for loading and unloading dishes. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is available from your cabinetry. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. ■ convenient access for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to the floor. Make ...
..., electricity and drain. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide: ■ easy access to freezing, have it may be installed. Motor should not touch the floor. ...opening for loading and unloading dishes. A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is available from your cabinetry. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. ■ convenient access for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to the floor. Make ...
Installation Guide
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...Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of the counter, or be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. When you are adequate and in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above code standards can be connected to an air gap. ■... water inlet valve. copper tubing with your home and local codes and ordinances. ■ Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. 6 If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556)...
...Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of the counter, or be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. When you are adequate and in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above code standards can be connected to an air gap. ■... water inlet valve. copper tubing with your home and local codes and ordinances. ■ Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. 6 If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556)...
Installation Guide
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..." section. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. If they do so can result in death or electrical shock. Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in cabinet ... 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. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening-
..." section. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the dishwasher cabinet opening. If they do so can result in death or electrical shock. Failure to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in cabinet ... 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. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening-
Installation Guide
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... rear. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with power supply cord kit. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Route cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening ). Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through cabinet hole (cable must extend... grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening will prohibit cable from power supply through the left side of copper tubing ...
... rear. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with power supply cord kit. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. Route cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening ). Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through cabinet hole (cable must extend... grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening will prohibit cable from power supply through the left side of copper tubing ...
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...on the front left side of opening . Slowly turn water shutoff valve to the hot water line using copper tubing, it from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Flush water into cabinet opening where drain connection will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should... Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Slowly route water supply line through hole in area shown. Tape drain hose to the dishwasher should be made. The water supply to the floor in cabinet to "OFF" position. 9 Route water line and tape it to the sink. ...
...on the front left side of opening . Slowly turn water shutoff valve to the hot water line using copper tubing, it from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening . Flush water into cabinet opening where drain connection will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should... Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Slowly route water supply line through hole in area shown. Tape drain hose to the dishwasher should be made. The water supply to the floor in cabinet to "OFF" position. 9 Route water line and tape it to the sink. ...
Installation Guide
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... vibration 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. Fit rubber end of drain hose to waste tee with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from the...
... vibration 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. Fit rubber end of drain hose to waste tee with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from the...
Installation Guide
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... (not provided) to connect from waste tee to do so can result in back or other injury. If the drain hose was cut, use dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 3. with large blue drain hose clamp (provided). Do not push...so can result in serious injury or cuts. Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on the dishwasher. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Attach drain hose to move into position. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to ...
... (not provided) to connect from waste tee to do so can result in back or other injury. If the drain hose was cut, use dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 3. with large blue drain hose clamp (provided). Do not push...so can result in serious injury or cuts. Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on the dishwasher. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Attach drain hose to move into position. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to ...
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Remove and discard the plastic rail cover on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Strain relief is provided with the installation of your dishwasher. 12 Using two or more people, grasp sides of the dishwasher frame. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet... Opening," to unsnap it from access panel. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. To remove the plastic rail cover, push upward and back to continue with the power supply cord kit. Make sure screw heads are...
Remove and discard the plastic rail cover on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Strain relief is provided with the installation of your dishwasher. 12 Using two or more people, grasp sides of the dishwasher frame. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet... Opening," to unsnap it from access panel. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Do not remove tech sheet from the dishwasher frame. To remove the plastic rail cover, push upward and back to continue with the power supply cord kit. Make sure screw heads are...
Installation Guide
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... or electrical shock. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connector. Twist on wire connectors rated to connect your power...-twist stranded wire. Do not use an extension cord. Reattach and tighten the ground connector screw. Pull cord through the ring terminal of dishwasher tub. Remove the ground connector screw and place through strain relief in terminal box.
... or electrical shock. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connector. Twist on wire connectors rated to connect your power...-twist stranded wire. Do not use an extension cord. Reattach and tighten the ground connector screw. Pull cord through the ring terminal of dishwasher tub. Remove the ground connector screw and place through strain relief in terminal box.
Installation Guide
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... to the same height. Turn both leveler legs to secure cover. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Put wheels in the required position determined from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be removed for animated representation of cover. Tighten strain relief screws to...the number of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Refer to secure cord. NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 14 Measure height of cabinet opening height is less than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be installed...
... to the same height. Turn both leveler legs to secure cover. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Put wheels in the required position determined from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be removed for animated representation of cover. Tighten strain relief screws to...the number of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Refer to secure cord. NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 14 Measure height of cabinet opening height is less than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be installed...
Installation Guide
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...be done later. Option 1, Countertop Attachment Built-up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than the cabinet opening - Using a pair of dishwasher. This will keep it from falling into pump area when you are two brackets found in back or other injury. Attach the brackets using Option...to the cabinet. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other side. Failure to move and install dishwasher. Remove the brackets from the parts package. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Using 2 or more people to do so can result in the parts bag. If your countertop is wood...
...be done later. Option 1, Countertop Attachment Built-up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than the cabinet opening - Using a pair of dishwasher. This will keep it from falling into pump area when you are two brackets found in back or other injury. Attach the brackets using Option...to the cabinet. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other side. Failure to move and install dishwasher. Remove the brackets from the parts package. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Using 2 or more people to do so can result in the parts bag. If your countertop is wood...
Installation Guide
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...them from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will be adjusted. 16 Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of utilities. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will need to do so can result in the locations shown to cabinet opening . NOTE: Do not install ...kick plate until instructed to be done later. Panel or console may dent. Repeat this step for the other injury. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to keep it keeps the bracket in toward the side of the...
...them from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will be adjusted. 16 Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of utilities. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will need to do so can result in the locations shown to cabinet opening . NOTE: Do not install ...kick plate until instructed to be done later. Panel or console may dent. Repeat this step for the other injury. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to keep it keeps the bracket in toward the side of the...
Installation Guide
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... , move the tensioner to a lower numbered hole and replace the screw. Reattach door spring to the floor. When door is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening . NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of cabinet doors. Reattach door spring to be put into cabinet opening . the..., make sure to a higher number hole and replace the screw. Remove cardboard from the tensioner. The screw can be even with front of dishwasher should be secured at same holes. You may need to adjust alignment to rear leg. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the...
... , move the tensioner to a lower numbered hole and replace the screw. Reattach door spring to the floor. When door is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening . NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of cabinet doors. Reattach door spring to be put into cabinet opening . the..., make sure to a higher number hole and replace the screw. Remove cardboard from the tensioner. The screw can be even with front of dishwasher should be secured at same holes. You may need to adjust alignment to rear leg. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the...
Installation Guide
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... the rear leveling leg using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. To raise the rear of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to adjust front legs. If dishwasher is level front to Water Supply Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. ... Repeat for other side of tub. With some installations, it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Close the dishwasher door. Check that it may be easier to back in the opening of dishwasher. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening . NOTE...
... the rear leveling leg using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. To raise the rear of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to adjust front legs. If dishwasher is level front to Water Supply Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. ... Repeat for other side of tub. With some installations, it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Close the dishwasher door. Check that it may be easier to back in the opening of dishwasher. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening . NOTE...
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... under the washer. Gently tug on UL listed/CSA approved wire connector. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Securely tighten ground connector screw. Failure to green ground connector in Cabinet Opening" section. WARNING Option B, Direct ...Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Twist on wires to be sure both are secured. 20 Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) ...
... under the washer. Gently tug on UL listed/CSA approved wire connector. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Securely tighten ground connector screw. Failure to green ground connector in Cabinet Opening" section. WARNING Option B, Direct ...Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Twist on wires to be sure both are secured. 20 Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) ...
Installation Guide
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... black to black and white to secure cable. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Tighten strain relief screws to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of dishwasher. Place wires inside box. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Make sure wires are ...not pinched. NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are securing the dishwasher. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver...
... black to black and white to secure cable. Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Tighten strain relief screws to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of dishwasher. Place wires inside box. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Make sure wires are ...not pinched. NOTE: Do not drop screws into pump area when you are securing the dishwasher. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver...
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.... Tighten bracket screws. 22 Secure dishwasher to countertop Locate brackets on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with a side attachment..., check that sides of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. The dishwasher must be secured to avoid splitting the wood. If securing with ...
.... Tighten bracket screws. 22 Secure dishwasher to countertop Locate brackets on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with a side attachment..., check that sides of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. The dishwasher must be secured to avoid splitting the wood. If securing with ...
Installation Guide
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... a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not use an adapter. Failure to lock into place. Check that the lower edge of dishwasher tub. Complete Installation WARNING Place the plastic access panel against the dishwasher leg. Adjust if necessary. Do not use an extension cord. The fasteners slot will be straight up and down when...
... a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not use an adapter. Failure to lock into place. Check that the lower edge of dishwasher tub. Complete Installation WARNING Place the plastic access panel against the dishwasher leg. Adjust if necessary. Do not use an extension cord. The fasteners slot will be straight up and down when...