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Dishwasher Installation Manual
Model DWL3025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Before Using Your Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 BUILT-IN DISHWASHER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 WHAT DO I NEED TO HAVE TO INSTALL THE DISHWASHER? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Tools, parts & materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BEFORE USING THE DISHWASHER IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Doing so will: make installation easier. help you in the future if you have questions. help if you have an electrical inspection. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that may seriously injure you and others. All safety messages follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. DANGER YOU CAN BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IMMEDIATELY. WA
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YOU NEED TO • Carefully open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of the dishwasher. Remove shipping materials and lower rack. Close dishwasher door. Latch the dishwasher door shut. • Install this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. • Have everything you need (tools, materials, parts) to properly install the dishwasher. IMPORTANT • Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to installer – Be sure to leave these instructions for the consumer’s and inspector’s use. • No
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TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED ALL INSTALLATIONS A Pliers B. Phillips screwdriver 5 C. /8” open end wrench D. Measuring tape or ruler 1 E. 10” adjustable wrench that opens to 1 /8” (2.9 cm) F. Flat-blade screwdriver G. Gloves H. Utility knife I. 2 twist-on wire connetors which are the proper size to connect your house hold wiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher J. Small level K. Safety glasses 3 L. 90° elbow with /8” (0.9 cm) N.P.T external threads on one end. (The other end must fit your water sup
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In addition for new installations Q. Electric drill R. ½”, ¾”and 1½” hole saw bits S. Small tubing cutter T. Wire stripper U. 1½”-2” screw-type clamp if connecting to waste-tee 3 V. Copper tubing ( /8” recommended) or flexible strainless steel braided fill line 7 W. Clamp connector or conduit connector to fit a /8” (2.2 cm) diametre hole ® Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company. Parts supplied A. 2 drain hose clamps 1-large 1-small B. 2 No. ST4.2 X 18 Phillips he
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REQUIREMENTS Cabinet Requirements Do not run water drain lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. The location where the dishwasher will be installed must provide clearance between motor and flooring. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. Protect dishwasher and water lines leading to dishwasher against freezing. Damage from freezing is not covered by the warranty. Check location where dishwasher will be installed. The location must
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ELECTRICAL It is the customer’s responsibility: To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance will all national and local codes and ordinances. You must have: - 120-volt, 60Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp., fused electrical supply, and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit. - Wiring must be 2-wire with ground and rated for 176°F (75°C). We recommend: - a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. - a separate circuit. If direct wiring dishwasher: - Use flex
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WATER You must have: - A hot water line with 20-120 psi (138-862 kPa) water pressure. - 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher. 3 - /8” (0.9 cm) O.D. tubing with compression fitting or flexible stainless steel braided fill line (½”/1.3 cm) minimum plastic tubing is optional but not recommended). 3 - A 90° elbow with /8” (0.9 cm) N.P.T. external pipe threads on one end. Do not solder within 6” (15.2 cm) from water inlet valve. DRAIN You must: - Use the new drain hose supplied with your dishwasher. If t
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CABINET DIMENSIONS 24” (61 cm)** All surfaces must be free from intrusions 24” (61 cm) min. 34” (86.4 cm) min.* 3¼” 3¼” (8.3 cm) (8.3 cm) 5½” (14 cm) 2” 2” (5.1 cm) (5.1 cm) 6” *** 6” *** (15.2 cm) (15.2 cm) 2” (5.1 cm) 9” 10” (22.9 cm) (25.4 cm) 3¼” 2¾” 3¼” 2¾” (7 cm) (8.3 cm) (8.3 cm) (7 cm) Cut openings in shaded area of cabinet walls or floor as specified in chart: OPENING FOR: DIAMETER Water Line ½” (1.3 cm) Drain Line 1½” (3.8 cm) Direct Wire ¾” (1.9 cm) Power Supply Cord 1½” (3.8 cm) * Me
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WARNING 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. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance. A. PREPARE CABINET 1. Disconnect the power supply. Turn water off. Put on gloves and safety glasses. 2. If you are replacing a dishwasher: - Check that the water line “A” reaches to the back left of opening where the water connection will be made
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HELPFUL TIP: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route wire into the cabinet opening from the left side. 3. Direct wire method: Cut a ¾” (1.9 cm) hole “C” in righthand cabinet side, rear or floor. Optional locations are shown. Wood Cabinet: Sand hole until smooth. 4. Run wire into house wiring junction box. Use strain relief method provided with junction box. If no strain relief is provided, install a cUL-listed/CSA-certified clamp connector for flexible-type wire. If installing conduit,
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7. Measure overall length of copper tubing “G” required. Attach copper tubing to water line with manual shutoff valve. Carefully feed copper tubing through hole in cabinet (copper tubing will bend and kink easily) until it is far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to dishwasher inlet on the front left of dishwasher. 8. Turn shutoff valve “H” to “ON” position. Flush water into a bucket to get rid of particles that may clog the inlet valve. 9. Turn shutoff valve to “OFF” position. Drain
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11b. No waste disposer + air gap 1. Cut end of drain hose “I” if needed (do not cut ribbed section). 2. Attach drain hose to air gap “J” with large springtype clamp. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1½” to 2” (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*. 3. Use a rubber hose connector* “L” with spring or screwtype clamps* “M” to connect air gap to waste tee “P”. This connection “P” MUST be before drain trap “O” and 4 2 above the floor at 15 /5” (40 cm) to 39 /5” (100 cm),at least 20” (50.8 cm) above the floo
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HELPFUL TIP: To reduce the vibration of the hose, keep the hose away from the floor and the edge of the hole where it passes through the cabinet. 12. Insert drain hose “I” into hole cut in cabinet to the back center of opening where drain connection will be made. B. 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. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two people to move and ins
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1. Grasp sides of dishwasher door and put dishwasher on its back. 2. Remove two screws “A” attaching access panel “B” and lower panel “C” to dishwasher using a ¼” hex socket,nut driver or Phillips screwdriver. Remove panels and set panels aside on a protective surface. Check that grounding clip “D” is attached to the lower panel. 3. Apply pipe joint compound “E” to 90° elbow fitting “F” and connect fitting to water inlet valve “G”. Tighten elbow until snug, and be sure that it faces to the rear.
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5. Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed “K” (you need the lowest point). Check chart for that height opening. Put wheels “L” in the required position. Turn both front leveler legs to the same height. Min. Cutout Wheel Position Number of Turns Height (See Illustration) on Front Leg 34” (86.4 cm) 110 Front Leg 34¼” (87 cm) 25 34½” (87.6 cm) 30 If the minimum cutout height is less than 34” (86.4 cm), the adjustable legs can be re
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6. Stand dishwasher upright. 7. The dishwasher must be secured to the cabinet. There are two brackets on top of the dishwasher that usually can be attached to the countertop. If this is not possible,the brackets “M” may be moved to the sides of the dishwasher. If you are going to attach the dishwasher to the countertop,skip to step 13. If you are going the attach the dishwasher to the sides of the cabinet, follow steps 8 through 12. 8. To remove the brackets from the top,flatten tab “N” at back
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13. Check the door spring tension. With another person holding the dishwasher to prevent it from tipping, open and close the door a few times. If the door opens by itself, adjust the door spring tension. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring 5 “T” from the rear leg of dishwasher. With a /16” nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw ”U” from the tensioner “V”. The screw can be put into one of three holes “1”, “2”, “3”, in front leg of dishwasher. The dishwasher is shipped with th
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HELPFUL TIP: Built-up floors. Tilt dishwasher backward to move into opening. Once in position, support front of dishwasher by lowering or shimming front feet. 18. Remove cardboard from under dishwasher. HELPFUL TIP: It is okay if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening. Do not remove insulation blanket - it reduces the sound level. 19. Align front of dishwasher door panel “Y” with cabinet doors “Z”. You may need to adjust alignment to look good with your cabinets. HELPFUL TIP: Prop up one s
