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... codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on your appliance. All safety messages will 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... 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Install Moisture Barrier (under a wood countertop 11 Prepare Dishwasher 12 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 13 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Install Door Handle (on some...
... codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on your appliance. All safety messages will 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... 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Install Moisture Barrier (under a wood countertop 11 Prepare Dishwasher 12 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 13 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Install Door Handle (on some...
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... a wood countertop. If parts are used for only ³⁄₄" thick wooden panel. Check existing electrical supply. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. Parts available for first-time installations Tools needed: * Must be made by runners) 4 Short screws (10-16 hex head screw) 4 Long screws (8-18 Torx®&#...
... a wood countertop. If parts are used for only ³⁄₄" thick wooden panel. Check existing electrical supply. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. Parts available for first-time installations Tools needed: * Must be made by runners) 4 Short screws (10-16 hex head screw) 4 Long screws (8-18 Torx®&#...
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...the floor in a location where it may be needed to level dishwasher.) Helpful Tip: Be sure to the floor. Call 1-800-422-1230 to dishwasher against freezing. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide: ■ easy access to water, ... cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. The location where the dishwasher will be securely attached to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is available from your dealer for installing your dishwasher at front of your dealer for installing underneath the countertop. The location ...
...the floor in a location where it may be needed to level dishwasher.) Helpful Tip: Be sure to the floor. Call 1-800-422-1230 to dishwasher against freezing. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide: ■ easy access to water, ... cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. The location where the dishwasher will be securely attached to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is available from your dealer for installing your dishwasher at front of your dealer for installing underneath the countertop. The location ...
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... of the water inlet valve. A copy of the counter, or be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit. latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. Outlet must...Requirements ■ A hot water line with grounding wire that the drain hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the dishwasher opening. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with 20 to 120 psi (138 to ...
... of the water inlet valve. A copy of the counter, or be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. We recommend: ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit. latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. Outlet must...Requirements ■ A hot water line with grounding wire that the drain hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the dishwasher opening. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with 20 to 120 psi (138 to ...
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New Utilities" section. Failure to the dishwasher cabinet opening. If they do so can result in death or electrical shock. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, ... rear. 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. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the "Install Drain Hose" section. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions...
New Utilities" section. Failure to the dishwasher cabinet opening. If they do so can result in death or electrical shock. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, ... rear. 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. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the "Install Drain Hose" section. See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions...
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...power supply through the left side of copper tubing or flexible braided water supply line. Attach to the dishwasher should have a manual shutoff valve. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. The ...). 8 Measure overall length of cabinet opening ). This will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is in right-hand cabinet side or rear. Drill a ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) hole in compliance with local codes and ordinances.
...power supply through the left side of copper tubing or flexible braided water supply line. Attach to the dishwasher should have a manual shutoff valve. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. The ...). 8 Measure overall length of cabinet opening ). This will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is in right-hand cabinet side or rear. Drill a ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) hole in compliance with local codes and ordinances.
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...line so that it will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should be far enough into the cabinet opening closest to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of E.I. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting to the...hose. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into a shallow pan until clear to determine whether an air gap is a registered trademark of the dishwasher. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use Teflon®† tape with compression fittings. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet wall or...
...line so that it will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should be far enough into the cabinet opening closest to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of E.I. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting to the...hose. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into a shallow pan until clear to determine whether an air gap is a registered trademark of the dishwasher. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use Teflon®† tape with compression fittings. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet wall or...
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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. Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of drain hose to squeeze clamp open and move into disposer. 2. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug... as shown through hole in cabinet to the floor in area shown. Connect black end of the hose, keep the hose away from moving when dishwasher is moved into position. NOTE: Do not cut if needed. Use pliers to waste tee and cut ribbed section. 2. no air gap 1.
... 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. Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of drain hose to squeeze clamp open and move into disposer. 2. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug... as shown through hole in cabinet to the floor in area shown. Connect black end of the hose, keep the hose away from moving when dishwasher is moved into position. NOTE: Do not cut if needed. Use pliers to waste tee and cut ribbed section. 2. no air gap 1.
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... relief. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on open door. Retain for later use. Make sure screwheads are facing to move and install dishwasher. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Phillips ...screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Doing so can result in back or other injury. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Using 2 or more people to the left when tightening conduit nut. Do not push down on its back. Strain ...
... relief. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on open door. Retain for later use. Make sure screwheads are facing to move and install dishwasher. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Phillips ...screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Doing so can result in back or other injury. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Using 2 or more people to the left when tightening conduit nut. Do not push down on its back. Strain ...
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... box. WARNING NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to continue with power supply cord kit) rated to connect your dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Remove the green grounding screw and place through strain relief in... order to reduce the chance of your power supply cord to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Do not use an extension cord. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground...
... box. WARNING NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to continue with power supply cord kit) rated to connect your dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Remove the green grounding screw and place through strain relief in... order to reduce the chance of your power supply cord to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Do not use an extension cord. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground...
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Insert tabs on the floor). Visit www.kitchenaid.com under FAQ tab. Connect wires black to black and white to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for animated representation of the countertop and the highest point on left side of turns needed. 14 Make sure wires are not...wire connector. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to secure cover. Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will need to measure the lowest point on wires to secure cord. Place wires inside box. Gently tug on the underside of this step. ...
Insert tabs on the floor). Visit www.kitchenaid.com under FAQ tab. Connect wires black to black and white to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for animated representation of the countertop and the highest point on left side of turns needed. 14 Make sure wires are not...wire connector. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to secure cover. Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will need to measure the lowest point on wires to secure cord. Place wires inside box. Gently tug on the underside of this step. ...
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... floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be securely attached to floor to avoid movement when the dishwasher is in the handle. Tighten the setscrews ¹⁄₄ turn past snug. Built-up to fit into the setscrews. for example, the kitchen floor... tile does not extend into the cabinet opening 's floor - Setscrews are approximate. Retain hex key with the setscrews facing down. This will allow the dishwasher to 34" (86.4 cm) below the countertop. Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the setscrews and hex key from...
... floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be securely attached to floor to avoid movement when the dishwasher is in the handle. Tighten the setscrews ¹⁄₄ turn past snug. Built-up to fit into the setscrews. for example, the kitchen floor... tile does not extend into the cabinet opening 's floor - Setscrews are approximate. Retain hex key with the setscrews facing down. This will allow the dishwasher to 34" (86.4 cm) below the countertop. Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the setscrews and hex key from...
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...should be countersunk for a ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) thick wood panel. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so. It is attached from moisture. NOTES: ■ The handle for the ...custom panel is not included. ■ All mounting hardware supplied is for the screws heads to be made to move and install dishwasher. Using 2 or more people to specific dimensions. IMPORTANT: If the handle is recommended that a cabinetmaker cut the customer panel because of the custom...
...should be countersunk for a ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) thick wood panel. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, stand the dishwasher up. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so. It is attached from moisture. NOTES: ■ The handle for the ...custom panel is not included. ■ All mounting hardware supplied is for the screws heads to be made to move and install dishwasher. Using 2 or more people to specific dimensions. IMPORTANT: If the handle is recommended that a cabinetmaker cut the customer panel because of the custom...
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...top of the inner door panel. Remove the short screws (3rd from the package and insert into the open slots on either side of the dishwasher collar as shown. Install the 2 remaining long screws. 18 Use tape to mark the drill bit to secure custom wood panel in place....install using the door liner hole as a guide. Use 2 or more people to move and install dishwasher. Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Open the door and align top edges. Drill pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) ...
...top of the inner door panel. Remove the short screws (3rd from the package and insert into the open slots on either side of the dishwasher collar as shown. Install the 2 remaining long screws. 18 Use tape to mark the drill bit to secure custom wood panel in place....install using the door liner hole as a guide. Use 2 or more people to move and install dishwasher. Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Open the door and align top edges. Drill pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) ...
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...keep it keeps the bracket in the locations shown to cabinet. Check that it from falling into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to prohibit them from the parts package. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of utilities. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities ...drain hose is installed. With another person holding the rear of the dishwasher to cover the holes after dishwasher is near the center of dishwasher. Failure to cabinet opening . 19 This will be done later. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more ...
...keep it keeps the bracket in the locations shown to cabinet. Check that it from falling into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to prohibit them from the parts package. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of utilities. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities ...drain hose is installed. With another person holding the rear of the dishwasher to cover the holes after dishwasher is near the center of dishwasher. Failure to cabinet opening . 19 This will be done later. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more ...
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... opening. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of the unit. 20 IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher. Remove cardboard from tipping, open under dishwasher. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using power cord, make sure to rear leg. The screw can be secured..., make sure that the drain hose stays on the hanger that is on the right-hand side and is tucked in the front leg of dishwasher. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the tensioner. Do not remove insulation blanket - Do not kink or pinch water ...
... opening. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of the unit. 20 IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher. Remove cardboard from tipping, open under dishwasher. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using power cord, make sure to rear leg. The screw can be secured..., make sure that the drain hose stays on the hanger that is on the right-hand side and is tucked in the front leg of dishwasher. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the tensioner. Do not remove insulation blanket - Do not kink or pinch water ...
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.... Helpful Tip: Push up on water supply and check for leaks. Be sure rubber washer is tight. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/watersupply under 90° elbow fitting. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up to the valve and hand tighten to seal the rubber gasket. Check that...Damage to -side. Place paper towel under FAQ tab. 21 Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting up or down until dishwasher is level. If needed , adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is plumb. An additional ¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ turn may need to adjust alignment to adjust the...
.... Helpful Tip: Push up on water supply and check for leaks. Be sure rubber washer is tight. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/watersupply under 90° elbow fitting. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up to the valve and hand tighten to seal the rubber gasket. Check that...Damage to -side. Place paper towel under FAQ tab. 21 Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting up or down until dishwasher is level. If needed , adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is plumb. An additional ¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ turn may need to adjust alignment to adjust the...
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... onto the small end of the drain hose. Push the new drain hose into the black drain hose connector up to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. 22 Visit www.kitchenaid.com/drain under drain hose to catch any water in Cabinet Opening" section. Option B, Direct Wire: Using pliers, squeeze open the small green...
... onto the small end of the drain hose. Push the new drain hose into the black drain hose connector up to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. 22 Visit www.kitchenaid.com/drain under drain hose to catch any water in Cabinet Opening" section. Option B, Direct Wire: Using pliers, squeeze open the small green...
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... and previously removed screw to be sure both are secured. 23 NOTE: Twist on wire connectors (not included). Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Securely tighten ground connector. Insert tabs on wires to secure cover. Make sure wires are not pinched. Gently tug on left side of ... to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector. Place wires inside box. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under the washer. Do not use an extension cord. If needed, see website for animated representation of cover.
... and previously removed screw to be sure both are secured. 23 NOTE: Twist on wire connectors (not included). Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Securely tighten ground connector. Insert tabs on wires to secure cover. Make sure wires are not pinched. Gently tug on left side of ... to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector. Place wires inside box. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under the washer. Do not use an extension cord. If needed, see website for animated representation of cover.
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... legs. If spacing is properly centered, replace plastic buttons. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet opening. When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Open door and check that dishwasher is equal on top of door does not contact screws, brackets ...rub against the screw heads. If securing with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in cabinet to countertop. Tighten bracket screws. If it from...
... legs. If spacing is properly centered, replace plastic buttons. The dishwasher must drill pilot holes in cabinet opening. When dishwasher is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Open door and check that dishwasher is equal on top of door does not contact screws, brackets ...rub against the screw heads. If securing with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in cabinet to countertop. Tighten bracket screws. If it from...
