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... service technician. 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 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening- Existing Utilities 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Prepare Dishwasher 11 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Choose Attachment Option 15 Prepare Water Supply Line 15 Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening 16 Connect to Water...
... service technician. 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 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening- Existing Utilities 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Prepare Dishwasher 11 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Choose Attachment Option 15 Prepare Water Supply Line 15 Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening 16 Connect to Water...
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... supply stores. Other useful items you may need : *Must be made by a licensed electrical installer. Parts needed: All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are included in the literature package. *Power cord grommet included only on power cord models or in dishwasher. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. It is recommended that electrical connections be the proper size to connect your household wiring...
... supply stores. Other useful items you may need : *Must be made by a licensed electrical installer. Parts needed: All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are included in the literature package. *Power cord grommet included only on power cord models or in dishwasher. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. It is recommended that electrical connections be the proper size to connect your household wiring...
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... not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at the end of time or in a location where it winterized by the warranty. The location must provide clearance between the side of opening is available from your dealer for loading and unloading dishes. Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section...
... not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at the end of time or in a location where it winterized by the warranty. The location must provide clearance between the side of opening is available from your dealer for loading and unloading dishes. Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in the "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section...
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... braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets the wiring requirements for use a new drain hose with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that the drain hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the water inlet valve. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord: ■ Use UL Listed power supply cord kit (Part Number 4317824...
... braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP). If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets the wiring requirements for use a new drain hose with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that the drain hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the water inlet valve. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord: ■ Use UL Listed power supply cord kit (Part Number 4317824...
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... the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. If they do so can result in death or electrical shock. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet next to the "Install Drain Hose" section. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening- If the water line...
... the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. If they do so can result in death or electrical shock. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- See "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. 7 Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet next to the "Install Drain Hose" section. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening- If the water line...
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... "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. This will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with power supply cord kit. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening from power supply through the left side of cabinet opening ). Prepare and Route Water Line...
... "Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. This will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with power supply cord kit. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening from power supply through the left side of cabinet opening ). Prepare and Route Water Line...
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Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve. Route drain hose as shown through hole in cabinet to the front center of particles that is required. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. 9 Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. Route water line and tape it from moving when dishwasher is moved into a shallow pan...
Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve. Route drain hose as shown through hole in cabinet to the front center of particles that is required. Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. 9 Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. Route water line and tape it from moving when dishwasher is moved into a shallow pan...
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... pliers to remove plug. 3. Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Connect rubber end of drain hose to 5 cm) screwtype clamp (not provided). no air gap 1. If the drain hose was cut if needed . no air gap Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knock-out plug. 1. Fit rubber end of drain hose to disposer inlet. 10 Option C, Waste disposer - Attach drain hose to air gap with large drain hose clamp (provided). Helpful Tip...
... pliers to remove plug. 3. Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Connect rubber end of drain hose to 5 cm) screwtype clamp (not provided). no air gap 1. If the drain hose was cut if needed . no air gap Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knock-out plug. 1. Fit rubber end of drain hose to disposer inlet. 10 Option C, Waste disposer - Attach drain hose to air gap with large drain hose clamp (provided). Helpful Tip...
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NOTE: Do not cut if needed. If the drain hose was cut, use door panel as a worktable without first covering with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from waste tee to air gap with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Attach drain hose to air gap. Doing so can result in cabinet opening to fasten the insulation down on both sides of drain hose to move into position. Be sure to avoid damaging...
NOTE: Do not cut if needed. If the drain hose was cut, use door panel as a worktable without first covering with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from waste tee to air gap with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Attach drain hose to air gap. Doing so can result in cabinet opening to fasten the insulation down on both sides of drain hose to move into position. Be sure to avoid damaging...
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... not remove tech sheet from access panel. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Retain for later use. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of dishwasher...
... not remove tech sheet from access panel. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Strain relief is provided with the installation of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Retain for later use. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to lower part of dishwasher...
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..., nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to do so. 13 WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. Twist on wire connectors. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved...
..., nut driver or Torx® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to do so. 13 WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. If needed, see website for animated representation of the green ground wire. Twist on wire connectors. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors rated to connect your power supply cord to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved...
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... "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 14 Refer to adjust the leveling legs. Determine Cabinet Opening Your dishwasher has leveling legs. The following provides instructions to adjust the leveling legs to set the dishwasher to the same height. Rear and front leveling legs are approximate. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening, but the dishwasher will need to...
... "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 14 Refer to adjust the leveling legs. Determine Cabinet Opening Your dishwasher has leveling legs. The following provides instructions to adjust the leveling legs to set the dishwasher to the same height. Rear and front leveling legs are approximate. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening, but the dishwasher will need to...
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... to the cabinet. Prepare Water Supply Line Using 2 or more people to do so can result in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up to avoid movement when the dishwasher is higher than the cabinet opening - There are 2 brackets found in place. Option 1, Countertop Attachment Built-up . Attach the brackets using Option Number 2. Failure to move and install dishwasher. Using a pair of the dishwasher collar as needed in...
... to the cabinet. Prepare Water Supply Line Using 2 or more people to do so can result in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up to avoid movement when the dishwasher is higher than the cabinet opening - There are 2 brackets found in place. Option 1, Countertop Attachment Built-up . Attach the brackets using Option Number 2. Failure to move and install dishwasher. Using a pair of the dishwasher collar as needed in...
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... water supply line prior to installing the unit into the cabinet opening . Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in the same notches on left side of opening and drain hose is on the left and right sides. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the panel...
... water supply line prior to installing the unit into the cabinet opening . Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in the same notches on left side of opening and drain hose is on the left and right sides. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the panel...
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... or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Do not remove insulation blanket - Check that dishwasher is level. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on left and right sides. You may be easier to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure to adjust front legs. Check that leveling legs are firmly against top front opening . With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment...
... or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Do not remove insulation blanket - Check that dishwasher is level. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on left and right sides. You may be easier to adjust the front leg using power cord, make sure to adjust front legs. Check that leveling legs are firmly against top front opening . With some installations, it may need to adjust alignment...
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... water in fitting. Place the small drain hose clamp onto the small end of the coupling. If needed , see website for leaks. Using pliers, check the tightness of the drain hose. Place towel under FAQ tab. If needed , see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under 90° elbow fitting. Hand tighten until the coupling is connected, remove...
... water in fitting. Place the small drain hose clamp onto the small end of the coupling. If needed , see website for leaks. Using pliers, check the tightness of the drain hose. Place towel under FAQ tab. If needed , see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under 90° elbow fitting. Hand tighten until the coupling is connected, remove...
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... dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Failure to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Option B, Direct Wire: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically...
... dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Failure to "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" section. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in terminal box. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Option B, Direct Wire: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically...
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... when door is still level front-to-back and side-to countertop with two #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Locate brackets on wire connectors (not included). The dishwasher must be secured to countertop. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. Close cover ensuring wires are not pinched. Place wires inside box...
... when door is still level front-to-back and side-to countertop with two #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Locate brackets on wire connectors (not included). The dishwasher must be secured to countertop. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cover. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. Close cover ensuring wires are not pinched. Place wires inside box...
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... access panel against the dishwasher leg. Tighten bracket screws. Remove towel from dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. Reinstall the lower dish rack. Adjust if necessary. If it does, adjust leveling legs. If spacing is equal on both sides. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn clockwise to lock into place. If needed, see website for animated representation of door does...
... access panel against the dishwasher leg. Tighten bracket screws. Remove towel from dishwasher. Visit www.whirlpool.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. Reinstall the lower dish rack. Adjust if necessary. If it does, adjust leveling legs. If spacing is equal on both sides. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn clockwise to lock into place. If needed, see website for animated representation of door does...
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... used , replace inlet hose after 5 years to start the dishwasher? ■ Is the water turned on the water sheeting action of rinse aid for good drying performance and controlling buildup of a service call. ■ Has the circuit breaker tripped or the house fuse blown? ■ Is the door closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume light will flash until you have been installed and no steps were skipped. Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor...
... used , replace inlet hose after 5 years to start the dishwasher? ■ Is the water turned on the water sheeting action of rinse aid for good drying performance and controlling buildup of a service call. ■ Has the circuit breaker tripped or the house fuse blown? ■ Is the door closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume light will flash until you have been installed and no steps were skipped. Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor...