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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER
STAINLESS STEEL TUB
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION
LAVE-VAISSELLE SOUS COMPTOIR
AVEC CUVE EN ACIER INOXYDABLE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY............................................................................... 2 Make Power Supply Cord Connection .................................................. 13 Determine Cabinet Opening................................................................... 14 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................. 3 Tools and Parts......................................................................................... 3 Ch
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Parts needed: Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. All Installations Tools needed: Other parts you may also need: NOTE: Parts available for purchase in plumbing supply stores. Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See “Electrical Requirements” section. It is recommended that electrical connections be made by a licensed electrical inst
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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 provide ■ convenient access for loading and unloading dishes. clearance between motor and flooring. Motor should not touch Corner
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Drain Requirements Water Supply Requirements ■ A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. If drain ■ A hot water line with 20 to 120 psi (138 to 862 kPa) water hose is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a pressure can be verified by a licensed plumber. maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher. meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of ■ ³⁄₈"
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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. 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 “Prepare Cabinet Opening— New Utilities” section. Prepare Cabinet Op
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. Route cable from power supply through cabinet hole (cable must Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. extend to the right front side of cabinet opening). Tape cable to Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with power the floor in area shown. This will prohibit cable from moving when supply cord kit. dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. Option B, Direct Wire: Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through the left side of cabinet Helpful Tip: Wir
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Route water line and tape it to the floor in area shown. This will keep it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using a connection configuration that is in compliance with local codes and ordinances. The water supply to Install Drain Hose the dishwasher should have a manual shutoff valve located under IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Check local codes to the sink. deter
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1. Fit rubber end of drain hose to waste tee and cut if needed. NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section. 2. Attach rubber end of drain hose to waste tee with a large drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw- type clamp (not provided). IMPORTANT: The drain hose 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
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Option D, No waste disposer – with air gap Prepare Dishwasher 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. 1. Connect rubber end of drain hose to air gap and cut if needed. WARNING NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install 2. Attach drain hose to air gap with dishwasher. large drain hose clamp (provided). Failure to do so can re
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Using two or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. ® ® Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Retain for later use. Remove and discard the plastic rail cover on each side of the dishwasher frame. To remove the plastic rail cover, push upward and back to unsnap it from the dishwasher frame. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Make sure screw heads are facing to the left when tighte
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Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of dishwasher tub. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors
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Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors. Determine Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. 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 and the highest point on the floor). Refer to “Dishwasher Height
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Option A, Countertop Attachment Remove the brackets from the package and insert into the open slots on the left and right-hand top of the dishwasher collar as Built-up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than the cabinet shown. opening's floor - for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into the cabinet opening - add shims as needed in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up to 34" (86.4 cm) below the countertop. NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to avoid movem
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Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the tub. NOTE: Save the buttons to cover the holes after dishwasher is installed. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of utilities. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of the door panel. Tilt dishwasher backward on wheels and move dishwasher close to cabinet opening. NOTE: Do not push on the front of the panel or on the console. Panel or console may dent. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the locations shown
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IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher to avoid damage to the floor. Slowly move To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the rear dishwasher completely into cabinet opening. Do not kink or pinch leg of dishwasher. water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Remove cardboard from under Using a ⁵⁄₁₆" nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the dishwasher. tensioner. NOTES: The screw
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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 to back in the opening. If Place level against top front opening of tub. Check that needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is plumb. Repeat for dishwasher is level from side-to-side. If dishwasher is not level, other side of dishwasher. adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is level. Close the dishwasher door.
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Connect to Drain Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting to the water supply line prior to installing the unit into the cabinet opening. Attach so that the Place towel under drain hose to catch any water in drain hose. ³⁄₄" connection is facing upward as shown above. Place the small drain hose clamp onto the small end of the drain hose. Push the new drain hose into the rubber drain hose Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the 90° elbow fitting as far connector up to the drain hose stop. a
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Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to “Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening” section. WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwas
