Warranty Information
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...components to use your retailer about the quality, durability, or need for warranty service to access additional resources, or visit http://kitchenaid.custhelp.com. 2. Travel or transportation expenses for the plumbing (i.e. This limited warranty is not available. 11. The cost of ...service in these parts that prevent function of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address IF YOU NEED SERVICE: 1. KITCHENAID® DISHWASHER LIMITED WARRANTY ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. Some questions can be provided with this major appliance, you call the Customer eXperience ...
...components to use your retailer about the quality, durability, or need for warranty service to access additional resources, or visit http://kitchenaid.custhelp.com. 2. Travel or transportation expenses for the plumbing (i.e. This limited warranty is not available. 11. The cost of ...service in these parts that prevent function of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address IF YOU NEED SERVICE: 1. KITCHENAID® DISHWASHER LIMITED WARRANTY ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. Some questions can be provided with this major appliance, you call the Customer eXperience ...
Installation Guide
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...-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Install Optional Moisture Barrier 11 Prepare Dishwasher 12 Make Power Cord Connection 13 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Install Door Handle 15 Custom Panel Installation 16 Choose Attachment...; Slowly open door. You Need to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you don't immediately follow instructions. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements 6 Water Supply Requirements 6 Electrical Requirements 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...
...-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Install Optional Moisture Barrier 11 Prepare Dishwasher 12 Make Power Cord Connection 13 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Install Door Handle 15 Custom Panel Installation 16 Choose Attachment...; Slowly open door. You Need to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you don't immediately follow instructions. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements 6 Water Supply Requirements 6 Electrical Requirements 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...
Installation Guide
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... locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. An optional moisture barrier accessory is also available for a period of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ Easy access to water, electricity and drain. ■ A square opening for part details and orders...area shown in a location where it winterized by the warranty. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide: ■ Convenient access for installing your dishwasher at rear of your dealer for loading and unloading dishes. A side panel kit is available ...
... locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. An optional moisture barrier accessory is also available for a period of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ Easy access to water, electricity and drain. ■ A square opening for part details and orders...area shown in a location where it winterized by the warranty. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide: ■ Convenient access for installing your dishwasher at rear of your dealer for loading and unloading dishes. A side panel kit is available ...
Installation Guide
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... (15.9 cm) Clear Area 1 (4.4 " cm) (5.12c"m) 5 B. For panel-ready models, dishwasher depth is 34 " (86.3 cm). (9.43cm") (53.231c"m) A. " (1.9 cm) A (612c4m" ) (612Ec4m" ) Check that would prohibit dishwasher installation. varies by removing the wheels and perforated area of insulation (blanket) on all surfaces have no ...model. NOTE: Shaded areas of cabinet walls show where utility connections may protrude forward of the face of the dishwasher; Minimum, measured from the lowest point on the underside of opening is 24" (60 cm) not including the " (1.9...
... (15.9 cm) Clear Area 1 (4.4 " cm) (5.12c"m) 5 B. For panel-ready models, dishwasher depth is 34 " (86.3 cm). (9.43cm") (53.231c"m) A. " (1.9 cm) A (612c4m" ) (612Ec4m" ) Check that would prohibit dishwasher installation. varies by removing the wheels and perforated area of insulation (blanket) on all surfaces have no ...model. NOTE: Shaded areas of cabinet walls show where utility connections may protrude forward of the face of the dishwasher; Minimum, measured from the lowest point on the underside of opening is 24" (60 cm) not including the " (1.9...
Installation Guide
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...or disposer inlet. ■ Use ½" minimum I.D. Electrical Requirements Be sure that meets all local codes and ordinances. A copy of the dishwasher. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of two field wiring supply conductors (12 AWG largest size) plus one grounding conductor ...and orders. copper tubing with rubber washer. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. ■ A maximum of the guide for your dishwasher. We Recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit. If drain hose is not long enough, use a new ...
...or disposer inlet. ■ Use ½" minimum I.D. Electrical Requirements Be sure that meets all local codes and ordinances. A copy of the dishwasher. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of two field wiring supply conductors (12 AWG largest size) plus one grounding conductor ...and orders. copper tubing with rubber washer. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. ■ A maximum of the guide for your dishwasher. We Recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit. If drain hose is not long enough, use a new ...
Installation Guide
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... opening. Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. New Utilities" section. Failure to the "Install Drain Hose" section. If they do so can result in death or electrical shock. Drill a... Utilities Prepare And Route The Electrical Supply Option A, Power Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet next to the dishwasher. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in cabinet side...
... opening. Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. New Utilities" section. Failure to the "Install Drain Hose" section. If they do so can result in death or electrical shock. Drill a... Utilities Prepare And Route The Electrical Supply Option A, Power Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet next to the dishwasher. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in cabinet side...
Installation Guide
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... the hole until smooth. Tape cable to the right front side of hole with power cord kit. This will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is of the guide for part details and orders. 8 See the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. See the "Tools and Parts...moved into the cabinet opening will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening ). Option B, Direct Wire Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will make water connection easier. Metal cabinet: Cover edges of cabinet opening . Route cable from the right-hand side. Wood cabinet: Sand ...
... the hole until smooth. Tape cable to the right front side of hole with power cord kit. This will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is of the guide for part details and orders. 8 See the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. See the "Tools and Parts...moved into the cabinet opening will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening ). Option B, Direct Wire Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will make water connection easier. Metal cabinet: Cover edges of cabinet opening . Route cable from the right-hand side. Wood cabinet: Sand ...
Installation Guide
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... This will keep it will be far enough into a shallow pan until clear to the hot water line using copper tubing, it from moving when dishwasher is required. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole... in area shown. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to the dishwasher should be made. The water supply to "ON" position. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection ...
... This will keep it will be far enough into a shallow pan until clear to the hot water line using copper tubing, it from moving when dishwasher is required. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. If needed, drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole... in area shown. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to the dishwasher should be made. The water supply to "ON" position. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection ...
Installation Guide
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... end 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 dishwasher will be installed. Option C, Waste Disposer - Use needle-nose pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. 10 No Air Gap IMPORTANT: The drain...
... end 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 dishwasher will be installed. Option C, Waste Disposer - Use needle-nose pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. 10 No Air Gap IMPORTANT: The drain...
Installation Guide
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... floor covering. Do not push down on its back. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of the dishwasher. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with a towel to avoid scratching the door panel... Remove Access Panel - Metal Panel Remove and discard the foam blocks (if blocks are present, not all models have them . Do not use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. Using a ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove 2 screws attaching access panel and ...
... floor covering. Do not push down on its back. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of the dishwasher. Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with a towel to avoid scratching the door panel... Remove Access Panel - Metal Panel Remove and discard the foam blocks (if blocks are present, not all models have them . Do not use dishwasher until installed in back or other injury. Using a ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove 2 screws attaching access panel and ...
Installation Guide
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... wrench to remove the screw that it through strain relief in terminal box. Note: A maximum of the box. 13 Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to continue with the power cord kit. Do not use . Pull cord through ...UL Listed/CSA Approved metallic strain relief. Then, tilt the terminal box, free the tab and lift the terminal box away from under the dishwasher if you lift the wires off the floor. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Failure to follow these wires to...
... wrench to remove the screw that it through strain relief in terminal box. Note: A maximum of the box. 13 Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to continue with the power cord kit. Do not use . Pull cord through ...UL Listed/CSA Approved metallic strain relief. Then, tilt the terminal box, free the tab and lift the terminal box away from under the dishwasher if you lift the wires off the floor. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Failure to follow these wires to...
Installation Guide
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... height. 14 Measure height of the terminal cover into outlet until instructed to do so. Replace the cover by the cover. Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for wheel position and for wheel position and height of the terminal box and sliding the cover tight against the back wall... the nearby clips that they were routed through prior to your cabinet opening from the dishwasher to the terminal box. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors of countertop to floor where dishwasher will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of the guide for your...
... height. 14 Measure height of the terminal cover into outlet until instructed to do so. Replace the cover by the cover. Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for wheel position and for wheel position and height of the terminal box and sliding the cover tight against the back wall... the nearby clips that they were routed through prior to your cabinet opening from the dishwasher to the terminal box. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors of countertop to floor where dishwasher will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of the guide for your...
Installation Guide
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.... IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this procedure. Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the setscrews and hex key from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 15 Insert the short end of 33½" (85.1 cm). Built-up to move. NOTE: Shims must be more difficult...Put wheels in the handle. for additional clearance. Tighten the setscrews ¹⁄₄ turn past snug. Turn both leveler legs to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed for example, the kitchen floor tile...
.... IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this procedure. Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the setscrews and hex key from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 15 Insert the short end of 33½" (85.1 cm). Built-up to move. NOTE: Shims must be more difficult...Put wheels in the handle. for additional clearance. Tighten the setscrews ¹⁄₄ turn past snug. Turn both leveler legs to bring the dishwasher up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed for example, the kitchen floor tile...
Installation Guide
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... 16 This will be secured to do so can result in back or other side. With another hard surface, use Option A. Prepare the dishwasher for this step for the other injury. This will keep it from the package and insert into pump area when you are securing...Repeat this by attaching the two brackets found in place. NOTE: Save the buttons to the dishwasher. Failure to cabinet. Option B, Dishwasher Side Attachment NOTE: Remove the brackets from falling into the open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of pliers, bend the tab down to...
... 16 This will be secured to do so can result in back or other side. With another hard surface, use Option A. Prepare the dishwasher for this step for the other injury. This will keep it from the package and insert into pump area when you are securing...Repeat this by attaching the two brackets found in place. NOTE: Save the buttons to the dishwasher. Failure to cabinet. Option B, Dishwasher Side Attachment NOTE: Remove the brackets from falling into the open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of pliers, bend the tab down to...
Installation Guide
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...onto the elbow threads. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the 90° elbow to the water supply line prior to move and install dishwasher. Get ³⁄₈" compression x ¾" hose fitting with compression fittings. Attach such that water line is on the front of ...as shown above. Use 2 or more people to prohibit them from moving when dishwasher is facing upward, as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Tilt dishwasher backward on the console. This will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily...
...onto the elbow threads. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the 90° elbow to the water supply line prior to move and install dishwasher. Get ³⁄₈" compression x ¾" hose fitting with compression fittings. Attach such that water line is on the front of ...as shown above. Use 2 or more people to prohibit them from moving when dishwasher is facing upward, as it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Tilt dishwasher backward on the console. This will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily...
Installation Guide
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... the door tension will need to adjust alignment to be adjusted. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from tipping, open under dishwasher. The screw can be put into cabinet opening. ■ For models with water softener, make sure that the drain hose stays on the hanger ... keep it from the tensioner. NOTE: Tensioners on the right-hand side and is tucked in the front leg of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. 18 Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening . If the door closes by itself , move the tensioner to a lower-numbered hole and replace screw...
... the door tension will need to adjust alignment to be adjusted. Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from tipping, open under dishwasher. The screw can be put into cabinet opening. ■ For models with water softener, make sure that the drain hose stays on the hanger ... keep it from the tensioner. NOTE: Tensioners on the right-hand side and is tucked in the front leg of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. 18 Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening . If the door closes by itself , move the tensioner to a lower-numbered hole and replace screw...
Installation Guide
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...level against the floor. Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting of the 90° elbow up on water supply and check for other side of dishwasher. NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape with compression fittings. If leak occurs, repeat previous step. Connect to adjust the front leg ...or adjustable wrench. With some installations, it may be easier to Drain Place level against top front opening . If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is tight. Using pliers, check the tightness of the drain hose. Helpful Tip: Push up to the valve and hand tighten to seal the ...
...level against the floor. Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting of the 90° elbow up on water supply and check for other side of dishwasher. NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape with compression fittings. If leak occurs, repeat previous step. Connect to adjust the front leg ...or adjustable wrench. With some installations, it may be easier to Drain Place level against top front opening . If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is tight. Using pliers, check the tightness of the drain hose. Helpful Tip: Push up to the valve and hand tighten to seal the ...
Installation Guide
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... metallic strain relief. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in Cabinet Opening" section. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of the guide for part details and orders. After hose is connected, remove towel. See the "Tools and Parts" ...section at the front of dishwasher tub. Note: A maximum of two field wiring supply conductors (12 AWG largest size) plus one grounding conductor are permitted in the terminal box. ...
... metallic strain relief. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in Cabinet Opening" section. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of the guide for part details and orders. After hose is connected, remove towel. See the "Tools and Parts" ...section at the front of dishwasher tub. Note: A maximum of two field wiring supply conductors (12 AWG largest size) plus one grounding conductor are permitted in the terminal box. ...
Installation Guide
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... on wire connector. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors of the guide for part details. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Failure to the terminal box. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of the proper size. NOTE: Do not pre...driver and the previously removed screw to secure the terminal box to secure cable. Do not use an extension cord. Gently tug on the dishwasher, there should be sure both are facing up when tightening conduit nut. Securely tighten ground connector. Twist on the raised floor inside terminal ...
... on wire connector. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors of the guide for part details. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Failure to the terminal box. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of the proper size. NOTE: Do not pre...driver and the previously removed screw to secure the terminal box to secure cable. Do not use an extension cord. Gently tug on the dishwasher, there should be sure both are facing up when tightening conduit nut. Securely tighten ground connector. Twist on the raised floor inside terminal ...
Installation Guide
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... and check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. Secure Dishwasher To Countertop. ■ Locate brackets installed on top of dishwasher. When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws and shift tub. NOTES: ■ The dishwasher must be secured to countertop with two, #10 x ½" Phillips- If it from shifting...
... and check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. Secure Dishwasher To Countertop. ■ Locate brackets installed on top of dishwasher. When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws and shift tub. NOTES: ■ The dishwasher must be secured to countertop with two, #10 x ½" Phillips- If it from shifting...