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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER
PLASTIC GIANT TUB MODELS
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION
LAVE-VAISSELLE SOUS COMPTOIR
MODÈLES À TRÈS GRANDE CUVE EN PLASTIQUE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY............................................................................... 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Make Power Supply Cord Connection .................................................. 12 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................. 3 Determine Cabinet Opening................................................................... 14 Tools and Parts............................................................
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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: Some 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
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Check location where dishwasher will be installed. The location must provide: Location Requirements n easy access to water, electricity and drain. Grounded electrical supply required. n convenient access for loading and unloading dishes. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance can interfere with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or The location where t
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Drain Requirements Electrical Requirements n A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. If drain Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate hose is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that 70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to A copy of the above code standard
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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: Wiring
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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 blue 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 Option C, Waste disposer – with a
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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. NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard 2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large blue drain hose clamp Use two or more people to move and install (provided). Use pliers to squeeze dishwas
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Using 2 or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Make sure screw heads are facing to the left when tightening conduit nut. Strain relief is provided with the power supply cord kit. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to “Determine Cabinet Opening,” to continue with the installation of your dishwasher. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn to unlock them. Remove panel. Do
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Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL connect your power supply cord to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension
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Determine Cabinet Opening Your dishwasher has leveling legs. The following provides instructions to adjust the leveling legs to set the dishwasher to the correct height for your cabinet opening. NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening height is less than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear leveling legs can be removed for additional clearance. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) high cabinet opening, but the dishwasher will be more difficult to Measure height of cabinet opening f
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Option 1, 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 shown. Built-up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than the cabinet 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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Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting to the water supply line prior to installing the unit into the cabinet opening. Attach such that the Check that water line is on the left side of opening and drain hose is near the center of the cabinet opening. ³⁄₄" connection is facing upward as shown above. 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 elbow thre
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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 If the door falls open, increase the spring tension by moving the needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is plumb. Repeat for spring end toward the back of the dishwasher. other side of dishwasher. NOTE: Springs should be in the same notches on left and right Helpful Tip: Push up on front of d
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Connect to Water Supply Connect to Drain 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 Be sure rubber washer is properly seated in fitting. Slide the drain hose. Push the new drain hose into the black drain hose ³⁄₄" fitting up to the valve and hand tighten to avoid cross- connector up to the drain hose stop. threading. Hand tighten until the coupling is tight. Using pliers, check the tightness of the coupling.
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WARNING Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to “Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening” section. 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
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Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included). Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in cabinet opening. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cable. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower s
