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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER
PLASTIC GIANT TUB MODELS
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION
LAVE-VAISSELLE ENCASTRÉ
MODÈLES À TRÈS GRANDE CUVE EN PLASTIQUE
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Table of Contents Dishwasher Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation Instructions (cont.) Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Prepare Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tools and Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Make Power Cord Electric
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS In addition, for first time installations Tools and Parts Tools needed: Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Cordless drill All Installations with ¹⁄₂", ³⁄₄" and 1¹⁄₂" hole Tools needed: Small saw bits Wire stripper tubing cutter Flat-blade Pliers screwdriver Parts needed: Copper tubing (³⁄₈" See “Electrical Requirements” section Phillips Utility knife O.D. suggested
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23⁷⁄₈" (60.6 cm) 24" (61 cm)** 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) min . with wheels removed 6 ³⁄₄" 10¹⁄₂" (17.2 cm) (26.7 cm) Clear 1³⁄₄" 6¹⁄₄" (4.4 cm) Area (15.9 cm) 2¹⁄₂" (6.4 cm) Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions *Insulation may be compressed. (not used on all models) Check that all surfaces have no protrusions that would prohibit dishwasher installation. . NOTE: Shaded area of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be installed. *Measured from the lowest point on the underside of countertop.
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Drain Requirements Electrical Requirements • A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate If this is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a maximum and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA length of 12’ (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that meets all 70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and A copy of the above code standards
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6“ (15.2 cm) Prepare Cabinet Opening— INSTALLATION Existing Utilities INSTRUCTIONS Check water and electrical 1 placement WARNING Water line Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Cable Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the “Install Drain Hose” section. If they do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in the “
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6” (15.2 cm) Power Supply Cord–Prepare hole Direct Wire–Route cable 2 3 Metal Wood cabinet cabinet Route cable from power supply through cabinet hole (cable must Wood cabinet: Sand hole until smooth. extend to the right front side of cabinet opening). Tape cable to the floor in area shown. This will avoid cable from Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with power moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. supply cord kit. Prepare and Route Water Line Option B, Direct Wir
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Route water supply line Route drain hose 3 2 Drain hose Route drain hose as shown through hole in cabinet to the front center of opening where drain connection will be made. Tape drain hose to the floor in area shown. This will keep it from moving Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. (If using when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. copper tubing, it will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to the dishwas
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Option B, No waste disposer – no air gap Option D, No waste disposer – with air gap No waste disposer – no air gap No waste disposer – with air gap Lar Scre ge silv w-typer e A Air gap ir gap drain hose clamp clamp S S Sc c cr r re e ew-t w-t w-ty ype clamps ype clamps pe clamps L Lar arge silv ge silver drain er drain h hose clamp ose clamp W W Wast a ast ste e t e t te e ee e e (provided) Drain hose W Wast aste t e te ee e Rubber hose connector Drain trap Drain trap Dr
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Prepare Dishwasher Remove panels 3 WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Using a ¹⁄₄” hex head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. remove 2 screws attaching access panel and lower panel to dishwasher. NOTE: Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. WARNING ® Apply T eflon tape Excessive Weight Hazard 4 or pipe joint compound Use two or more people to move and install dis
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Make Power Supply Cord Connection Remove terminal box cover 6 Option A, Power Supply Cord: Power Cord—Route cord 1 into terminal box Using a ¹⁄₄” hex-head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Retain for later use. Install strain relief 7 Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of dishwasher tub. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal bow. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your
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Power Cord—Reinstall Power Cord—Connect 5 3 terminal box cover remaining wires NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Twist on wire connector. Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured. Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL Place wires inside terminal box. Insert tabs on Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included). left side of cover. Make sure wires are tucked inside box. Close cover ensuring wires are not pinched. Use ¹⁄₄” nut driver and previously rem
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2" (5 cm) Move Dishwasher into Cabinet Adjust wheels and legs 2 Opening Stand dishwasher upright 1 Turn both leveler legs to the same height. Put wheels in the required position determined from “Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart”. (To change wheel position, use a flat-blade Using two or more people, stand dishwasher upright. screwdriver to pop out the wheel, then snap into the new NOTE: Do not install kickplate until instructed. position.) Move dishwasher close to 2 Built-up Floors — Add 3 ca
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Open and close door Move dishwasher into 4 7 cabinet opening Insulation Insulation blank blanke et t With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it from IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when tipping, open and close the door a few times. If the door closes moving the dishwasher. Slowly move dishwasher completely into or falls open under its own weight, the door tension will need to cabinet opening. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, be adjusted. power supply c
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Helpful Tip: Push up on front of dishwasher to raise dishwasher Connect water supply off the ground to adjust front legs. With some installations, it 2 may be easier to adjust the front leg using the ³⁄₁₆” hex head using copper or flexible line socket or adjustable wrench. Preferred method Optional method Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the 90° elbow fitting as far as it will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbo
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Make Direct Wire Electrical Connect to Drain Connection Connect drain hose 1 NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier proceed to “Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening” section. Green clamp Option B, Direct Wire: Black drain hose Drain hose connector Direct Wire-—Route cable Drain hose stop 1 into terminal box Stop Stop Place towel under drain hose to catch any water in drain hose. Place the small green drain hose clamp onto the small end of the drain hose. Push the new drain hose in
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Wiring configuration WARNING Power supply wire: Terminal box wire: white white black black ground wire ground connector If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Electrical Shock Hazard Visit www.amana.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector Direct Wire—Secure cable in terminal box. 4 in conduit connector Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or e
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Secure dishwasher Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet 3 Opening Double check dishwasher 1 alignment in cabinet opening NOTE: Do not drop screws into bottom of dishwasher. Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂” Phillips-head screws (included). The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is opened. Check door clearance 4 Check that dishwasher is still level front to back and side to side in cabinet opening. IMPORTANT: If you ha
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Reinstall access panels Remove towel and replace 2 6 lower dishwasher rack Hold the two panels together and place them against dishwasher leg. Using a Phillips or ¹⁄₄” screwdriver, reinstall the screws through the holes in the access panel and the slots in the lower panel. Remove towel from dishwasher. Reinstall the lower dishrack. If needed, see website for animated representation Check lower panel edge of this step. Visit www.amana.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. 3 Complete Installation Reinstal
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WARNING Check Operation Read the Dishwasher User Instructions that came with your ❏ dishwasher. Check that all parts have been installed and no steps were ❏ skipped. Check that you have all tools used. Electrical Shock Hazard Start dishwasher and allow it to complete the shortest wash ❏ cycle. After the first 2 minutes unlatch door, wait 5 seconds, Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. then open door. Check to see that there is water in the Do not remove ground prong. bottom of the dishwasher tub
