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In_on s_s cont fmm _ s If connecting dishwasher with power supply cord, check that power supply is dlsconne_ed. ElectricalShockHazard PlugIntoa grounded3 prongoutlet. Donotremovegroundprong. Do notusean adapter. Donotusean extansloncord. Failureto followthese InstructionscanresultIn death,fire, orelectricalshock. • Usepowersupply cord kit (Part No. 4317824) available fromyour dealer or partssupplier.Followinstructions withkit for installing powersupplycord. Ifthe cord kitis notacailable,a U.L.-l
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A. electric drill N. level B. Phillips screwdriver O. safety glasses C. flat-blade screwdriver ® P. gloves D. 2 adjustable wrenches R. Teflon tape S. Drain tube adapter E. pliers Part No. 9741366 F. measuring tape or ruler (available from your G. pipe wrench dealer) if connecting to a H. hole cutters (1/2", 3/4", 1/2" I.D. drain line. t-ln") Not shown: 1. tubing cutter 90 ° elbow with 3/8" N.P.T. J. wire stripper external threads on one K. utility knife end. The size of the other L. 11/32" and 1
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/ (6xem) 34"(S6._) Unshaded area must be free ofpipes, wires anddrain hose. Power supply cord or cable shouldnot bekinkedor pinchedbetwom dishwasher andcab'met. Leveling legs and wheels adjust to fit34-inch (86.4cm) to 35-inch (88.9cm) cabinetopeningheight. Iflevelinglegsand wheelsare removed from dishwasher, 33-13/16inches (85.9cm) istheminimumcabinetopening height.Measurethisdistance from the lowestpoint ofthe underside ofthe countertop. Cornerlocations requirea 2"(5.1cm) minimumclearancebetwe
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• The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide between 20-125 psi (138-862 kPa) water pressure. • The hot water heater should be set to deliver 120°F (49°C) minimum water temperature to the dishwasher for best results. • A 3/8" minimum O.D. copper tubing inlet line is recommended. • Dishwasher inlet valve has 3/8" N.P.T. internal pipe threads. • Allsolder connections must be made before water line is connected to dishwasher inlet valve. Do Not solder within 6 inches (15.2cm) of inlet valve.
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Direct wire method Localcodes maypermitusingarmored ornon-metallicsheathed, copper wire(A) (withgroundwire) to connectdishwasher to unctionbox. 5. Cuta 3/4"(l.gcm) holein la_, sideor floorof cabinet(B) for directwiring.Rightsideis easiestlocation. Wood cabinet: Sandholeuntilsmooth. Metal cabinet: Coverhole withgrommet (Part No.302797) availablefrom your dealeror parts supplier. 6. Install a U.L-listed/C_A-certffied strain relinfto the junction box. If using conduit, use a Ui.-listed/CSA-cer tiff
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chart. Thedishwashershouldbe installedas levelas possible from front to back. Adjustthefrout levelinglegs (E) the numberof turnslistedin the (G). Push drain hose (H) onto drain connector. Usepliers to open Putthe spring-typedrain hose clamp(F) over thedrain connector clampand slideclamp overdrain hose and drain connector. Check that drain hose is securelyattachedto drain connector. Tilt dishwasher backwards on wheels when moving across floor to prevent damage to floor covering. Latch (I) the dis
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Altemate Connection Methods NoAir Gap Iflocal codespermit,thedishwasher drainhosemaybe connected direcOy toawaste tee or waste dispo . Drain hose (A) to waste tee (B) Cutdrain endof drain hose asshown(C). DoNotcot fibbed sectionto shortendrainhose (D). Secure drain hose towaste teewithspring- or screw-type clamp (E). Ifspring-typeclampdoes not fitsmallersectionof drain hoseconnector,use a smallerclamp. Smallerdamps are availableat plumbingsupplystores. The waste tee connection MUSTbe ahead of th
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• Installa U.L-listed/t_-certiliedstrainrelief(F) to theterminal box. Runpowersupplywire throughstrainrelief,ffusingconduit, use a U.L.-listed/CA_-cer tiffedconduitconnncmr.Runconduit through connector. • Connectthewhitewire (G) from the power supplywireto the whitewire in theterminalboxwithtwist-onwire connector. • Connectthe blackwire (H) fi'omthe power supplywireto the black wirein the terminalbox withtwist-onwireconnector. If the ground connector (I) looks like this: • Loosenfront nutO) on g
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• Connect thewhitewire(Q) fromthe powersupplycordto the whitewirein the terminal box withtwist-onwireconnector. • Connect the black_ (R) fromthepower supplycordto the blackwirein the terminalboxwithtwist-onwireconnector. If the ground connector (S) looks like this: • Loosenfrontnut(T) on ground connector locatedon thebackof terminalbox. DoNotloosenthe rearnut(U) on theground connector. • Formthebaregroundwire(V) into a U-shapedhook. Wrap groundwirehook clockwisearoundgroundconnectorand betweenth
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Opendoor about 3 inches (7.6cm) and checkfor equalspacing (C) betweeninner door and tubsides. If spacingis notequal, loosen bracket screwsand shifttub. Tightenbracket screws. Remove newstraper or towelfrom dishwasher. easily.Ifdoor doses too quicklyor fallsopen, adjust door Openand close door severaltimes.Thedoorshouldopen and close springs(D) bymovingspringends to different holes (£) inbase. O tN
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access andlower panelto dishw_herso thatthebottomedge of thelower panelcontactsthe floor. Your installation is now complete. Keep Installation Instructions and Use and Care Guide close to dishwasher for easy reference.
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Your safety and the safety of others n is very Important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean: You will be killed or seriously Injured if you don't follow instructions. You can be killed
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Introduction cont.from page2 A* 91- 24"(61cm)* -- 35-7.'8" (_) a_. MODELS A MODI_LIES KUDC Series Stifle KUDC 24-1/4" (61.6 ore) 10UDI25 Series 61,6 cta (24-1/4 po) Sl_de KIJDI25 All Others 25-1/4" (64.1 an) TOllS lea anwes 64,1 can (25-1/4 po) * does not include insulation bhmket * ne comprend pas l'isolant 19-3/4" (50.2{_)* Opening for electrical, drain and water supply lines: • Mustbeinstalledwithinthe shaded area as specified. • Shouldbe located as close to the rear wallas possible. Electric
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O} It is the customer's responsibility:. To contact a qualified electrician. To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformancewith all national and local codes and ordinances. Ill Dishwasher must be connectedto theproperelectricalvoltageand flequencyas specifiedon themodel/serialrating plate.Themodel/serial ratingplateis locatedbehindthedoor on thefrontframeof the dishwasheropening. • CONNECT WITHCOPPERWIREONLY. • 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-unly,15-ampere, fused electrical suppl
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/ 24,,'''_ (61_m) ElectricalShock Hazard Disconnectelectricalpower at the fuse box or circuit breakerbox before installing dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in death or electricalshock. 1. Disconnectthe power supply. 2. Putonglovesandsafety glasses. Electrical 3. Pickone methodto follow("Directwire" or "Power supplycord"), dependinguponyourdishwasherand local codes. 4. Completewiringto cabinetopeningaccording towiring_nethodyou need. Followalllocalcodes and ordinances.
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Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher untilcompletely installed. Do notpush down on open door. Doing so can result in seriousinjury or cuts. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or morepeopleto move and Install dishwasher. Failureto do so can result in back or other injury. Keep cardboard shipping base or hardboard under dishwasher until it is installed. The shipping base or hardboard will help to protect floor covering during installation. Removethefour screws attachingaccess panel (A) andlower pane
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(I r ! I'1 Connectdrainhoseto an air gaporwasteteeusing one of the recommended or alternatemethods. Recommended Connection Methods Install Air Gap Kit (Part No. 300096) (A) according to kit instructions. If a different air gap is used, it should be checked to make sure it allows for the same air flow. Drain hose (B) to air gap (A) to waste tee (C) Cutdrain cod of drain hose as shown (D). Do Notcut ribbed sectionto shortendrainhose (E). ,t, Securedrainhose toairgapwithspring-type clamp(F). If spr
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to waterinletvalve(B). Attachwatersupplyline(C) to fitting. Do Not allow the waterpipe or tubing to contact the motor or Apply Teflontapeto 90° elbowfitting(A) and connectfitting directly dishwasher legs (D). Turnon watersupplyand check forleaks. o Check electrical requirements. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. See Page 4. If connecting dishwasher using direct wire method, check that power supply is disconnected. ElectricalShockHazard Electricallygroun
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Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasheruntilcompletely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. bottomrzck Placenewspaper (A) or toweloverbottom of Opendishwasherdoor and removeall shippingmaterials. Remove dishwasherto preventscrewsfrom fallingintopump area when securingdishwasherto countertop. Thedishwasher MUST be secured to countertoporfloorto keepit fromtippingwhen door is opened. Countertop attachment: Secure dishwasherto counter_p withtwo, No.
