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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION
LAVE-VAISSELLE SOUS PLAN DE TRAVAIL
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Table of Contents Dishwasher Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation Instructions (cont.) Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Install the Door Handle (on some models) . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Tools and Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Custom Panel Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Location Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Other parts you may also need: Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting Masking or 1 1/2”–2” installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with duct tape (38.1–5.0 cm) any tools listed here. Screw-type clamps (3 max) All Installations Tools needed: NOTE: Parts available for purchase in plumbing supply stores. Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See Flat-blade “Electrical Requirements” section. It is recommended
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Location Requirements Grounded electrical supply required. Check location where dishwasher will be installed. The location must provide: Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. • easy access to water, electricity and drain. The location where the dishwasher will be installed must • convenient access for loading and unloading dishes. provide clearance between motor and flooring. Motor Corner locations require a 2”
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23 7/8” (60.6 cm) 24” (61 cm)** 33 7/8” (86 cm) min. with wheels removed 6 3/4” 10 1/2” (17.2 cm) (26.7 cm) 1 3/4” Clear 6 1/4” (4.4 cm) Area (15.9 cm) 2 1/2” (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 counterto
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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 If this is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical maximum length of 12’ (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition and all local codes and that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is ordinances. resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the 1” (2.5 cm)
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6” (15.2 cm) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Prepare Cabinet Opening—Existing Utilities WARNING Check water and electrical 1 placement Water line Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Cable Disconnect power 1 If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the “Install Drain Hose” section. If they Disconnect electrical power at the fus
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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 Wood cabinet: Sand hole until smooth. must extend to the right front side of cabinet opening). Tape cable to the floor in area shown. This will prohibit Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into power supply cord kit. cabinet opening. Option B, Direct Wire: Prepare and Route Water
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Route water supply line Route drain hose 2 3 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 Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into (If using copper tubing, it will bend and kink easily, so be cabinet opening. gentle.) It should be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to the dish
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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 Large silver Screw-type A Air gap ir gap drain hose clamp clamp Screw-type clamps S Screw-type clamps crew-type clamps L Large silver drain arge silver drain h hose clamp ose clamp W W Waste tee a aste tee ste tee (provided) Drain hose W Waste tee aste tee Rubber hose connector Drain trap Drain trap Drain hose Drain trap Drai
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® Apply T eflon tape Prepare Dishwasher 3 or pipe joint compound Coarse threads Coarse threads WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. ® Apply Teflon tape or pipe joint compound to 90˚ elbow fitting (not provided). Wrap tape around coarse threads two to four times to prohibit leaks. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Connect 90° elbow fitting to 4 Use two or more people to move and ins
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WARNING 6 Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Install a UL listed or CSA approved strain relief. Make sure Failure to follow these instructions can result in screwheads are facing to the left when tightening conduit death, fire, or electrical shock. nut. Strain relief is provided with the power supply cord kit. What type of electrical connection will you use? Power Supply Cord— 2 Con
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Wiring configuration Determine Cabinet Opening Power supply wire: Terminal box wire: Measure cabinet opening 1 white white black black ground wire ground connector If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.kitchenaid.com under FAQ tab. Power Cord - Secure cord 4 on strain relief Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop a
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2” (5 cm) Built-up Floors—Add 3 Custom Panel Dimensions shims as needed IMPORTANT: You need to know what control panel is on your dishwasher before you order your custom door panel. Dishwashers with control panel on top custom panel dimensions 23 1/2” *30 3/16” (76.7 cm) (59.7 cm) Built-up floors (Kitchen floor height is higher than cabinet opening.) Example: Kitchen floor tile does not extend into cabinet opening. Add shims as needed in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up to 34” (86.4 cm)
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Dishwashers with control panel on Install Custom Panel – Option 1 2 top custom panel dimensions (Models KUDS40FVPA, KUDS50FVPA, KUDE60FVPA, and KUDE70FVPA) NOTE: The handle for the custom panel is not included. IMPORTANT: If the handle is attached from the back of the custom panel, the screw holes should be countersunk for the screws heads to be flush with the panel. If the handle is attached to the front of the custom panel, the screw lengths cannot exceed the panel thickness. For more inform
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Attach handle Install custom panel 5 8 6” (15.2 mm) Align top edges Drill through these holes Customer-supplied Hex Head panel Screw 1-3/8” Screw Install the two #8-18 x 1 3/8" screws from Attach outer panel to back of customer-supplied custom the literature package in the top corners of the inner panel with the four #10-16 x 3/8" hex head screws supplied panel. Tighten the six side screws reinstalled in Step 6. in the literature package. Attach the handle. The handle should be centered on the
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Dishwashers with control panel on 2 Choose Attachment Option front custom panel dimensions WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Using two or more people, stand the dishwasher up. 3 screws Option 1, Countertop attachment: per side outer panel Countertop attachment Gently set outer panel aside. Lay the cutomer-supplied custom panel face down on a non-scratching surface. brackets Position the out
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Break end of bracket 2 Move Dishwasher into Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. score line Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Break off the end of the bracket along the scored line. With another person holding the rear of the dishwasher to keep it from tipping, open dishwasher door and place Stand dishwasher upright 1 towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. This will keep screws from falling into
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Check water and drain Door falls open — 3 6 hose position Increase spring tension Check that water line is on the left side of opening and When door is unlatched, and door opens by itself, move drain hose is near the center of the cabinet opening. the tensioner to a lower numbered hole and replace the screw. Reattach door spring to rear leg. Open and close door 4 NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be secured at same holes. Move dishwasher into 7 cabinet opening Insulation bla
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Check for plumb and Connect to Water Supply 9 adjust legs if needed Slide nut and ferrule 1 onto tubing Nut Ferrule Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. Close and latch the door, and place level against the front panel. Check that dishwasher is centered from front Copper tubing only: Slide nut then ferrule onto copper to back in the opening. If needed, adjust leveling leg until tubing about 1” (2.5 cm). dishwasher is plumb. Repeat for other side of dishwasher. NOTE: To avoid
