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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 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS In addition, for first time installations Tools needed: Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with Electric drill any tools listed here. with 1/2", 3/4” and 1-1/2" hole Small All Installations saw bits Wire stripper tubing cutter Tools needed: Flat-blade Parts needed: Pliers screwdriver Copper tubing (3/8” See “Electrical Requirements” section O.D. suggested) or Phillips For
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23-7/8” (60.6 cm) 24” (61 cm)** 33-7/8” 6-3/4” 10-1/2” Clear 1-3/4” 6-1/4” (4.4 cm) Area 2-1/2” (6.4 cm) (86 cm) min. with wheels removed (17.2 cm) (26.7 cm) (15.9 cm) Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions *Insulation may be compressed. (not used on all models) Check that all surfaces have no protrusions that would prevent dishwasher installation. NOTE: Shaded area of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be installed. *Measured from the lowest point on the underside of counte
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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 No. 3385556) that Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition and all local codes and meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant ordinances. to heat and detergent, and fits the 1” (2.5 cm) dr
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(15.2 cm) 6” 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 fu
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(15.2 cm) 6” 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 prevent 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 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 Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. prevent 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 Air gap Air gap drain hose clamp clamp Screw-type clamps S Screw-type clamps crew-type clamps L Large silver drain arge silver drain hose clamp hose clamp W W Waste tee aste tee aste tee (provided) Drain hose W Waste tee aste tee Rubber hose connector Drain trap Drain trap Drain hose D Drain trap rain
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® Apply Teflon 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 prevent leaks. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Connect 90° elbow fitting to 4 water inlet valve Use two or more peopl
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Install conduit connector 6 WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Install a U.L. listed or CSA approved conduit connector. Make sure screwheads are facing to the left when tightening Failure to follow these instructions can result in conduit nut. Conduit connector may be provided with the death, fire, or electrical shock. power supply cord kit. What type of electrical Power Sup
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Determine Cabinet Opening Wiring configuration Measure cabinet opening 1 Power supply wire: Terminal box wire: white white black black ground wire ground connector If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com under FAQ tab. Power Cord—Secure cord 4 Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of on conduit connector countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop
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2” (5 cm) Move dishwasher close to Built-up Floors—Add 3 2 cabinet opening shims as needed Drain hose Direct Wire only Water line Cable Built-up floors (Kitchen floor height is higher than IMPORTANT: Double check correct placement of utilities. cabinet opening.) Example: Kitchen floor tile does not Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of the extend into cabinet opening. Add shims as needed in the door panel. Tilt dishwasher backwards on wheels and area shown to bring the dishwasher u
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Closes too quickly— Move dishwasher into 5 7 Decrease spring tension cabinet opening Insulation Insulation blanket blanket IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, protect the floor when moving the dishwasher. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening. Do not kink or pinch If the door closes too quickly, decrease the spring water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire tension by moving the spring end toward the front of between dishwasher and cabinet. Remove cardboard the d
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Helpful Tip: Push up on front of dishwasher to raise Connect water supply dishwasher off the ground to adjust front legs. With 2 some installations, it may be easier to adjust the front leg using copper or flexible line using the 3/16” hex head 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 Green clamp section. Black drain hose Option B, Direct Wire: Drain hose connector Drain hose stop Direct Wire—Route cable 1 Stop into terminal box 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 into t
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Wiring configuration WARNING Power supply wire: Terminal box wire: white white black black ground wire ground connector Electrical Shock Hazard If needed, see website for animated representation Electrically ground dishwasher. of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under Connect ground wire to green ground connector FAQ tab. in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Direct Wire—Secure cable 4 Failure to follow these instructions can result in in conduit connector death, fire, o
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Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Secure dishwasher 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 Check that dishwasher is still level front to back and side 4 to side in cabinet opening. IMPORTANT: If you h
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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 philips or 1/4” screwdriver, reinstall the screws through the holes in the access panel and the Remove towel from dishwasher. Reinstall the lower slots in the lower panel. dishrack. If needed, see website for animated representation Check lower panel edge 3 of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. Complete Installation Reins
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Check Operation WARNING 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. Start dishwasher and allow it to complete the shortest ❏ Electrical Shock Hazard wash cycle. After the first 2 minutes unlatch door, wait 5 seconds, then open door. Check to see that Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. there is water in the bottom of the dishwasher tub. Check that dishwasher is w
