Installation Instructions
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... in this time. � Remove the door to be washed: 1. This will follow basic precautions, including the following: � Read all hot-water faucets and let the water flow from service or discarding it. � Do not use in place. � Do not tamper with controls. � Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher. �...
... in this time. � Remove the door to be washed: 1. This will follow basic precautions, including the following: � Read all hot-water faucets and let the water flow from service or discarding it. � Do not use in place. � Do not tamper with controls. � Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher. �...
Installation Instructions
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... electrician or service representative if you are in serious injury or cuts. 3 Doing so can result in a risk of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The plug must be grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS � For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be plugged into an...
... electrician or service representative if you are in serious injury or cuts. 3 Doing so can result in a risk of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The plug must be grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS � For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be plugged into an...
Installation Instructions
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... use a vinegar rinse. Follow package directions. Cleaning the Filters It is recommended to help to the dishwasher. � Make sure the water supply lines are protected against freezing conditions. Building up of Property Damage During Vacation or Extended Time Without Use � When you have a coating that you time and effort. Turn the upper filter assembly 1/4 turn off the water and power supply to remove the residue. Separate the upper filter assembly by authorized service...
... use a vinegar rinse. Follow package directions. Cleaning the Filters It is recommended to help to the dishwasher. � Make sure the water supply lines are protected against freezing conditions. Building up of Property Damage During Vacation or Extended Time Without Use � When you have a coating that you time and effort. Turn the upper filter assembly 1/4 turn off the water and power supply to remove the residue. Separate the upper filter assembly by authorized service...
Installation Instructions
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... listed on some models) Optional Accessory Parts Available: Moisture Barrier Tape NOTE: Moisture barrier tape is recommended that electrical connections be made by a licensed electrical installer. Check existing electrical supply. Additional Tools Needed: Small tubing cutter Wire strippers #10 x 1/2" (12.7 mm) Phillips-head screws (2) Undercounter mounting brackets (2) Make sure all these parts are included in the dishwasher. � Use only: Straight: Whirlpool Part Number 4317824, 90°: Whirlpool Part Number W10278923RP 6 Parts Supplied Drain hose clamps (2) Drain hose...
... listed on some models) Optional Accessory Parts Available: Moisture Barrier Tape NOTE: Moisture barrier tape is recommended that electrical connections be made by a licensed electrical installer. Check existing electrical supply. Additional Tools Needed: Small tubing cutter Wire strippers #10 x 1/2" (12.7 mm) Phillips-head screws (2) Undercounter mounting brackets (2) Make sure all these parts are included in the dishwasher. � Use only: Straight: Whirlpool Part Number 4317824, 90°: Whirlpool Part Number W10278923RP 6 Parts Supplied Drain hose clamps (2) Drain hose...
Installation Instructions
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... to level dishwasher. Your installation may require additional parts. Record hose installation or replacement dates on wire connectors (Straight: Whirlpool Part Number 4317824, 90°: Whirlpool Part Number W10278923RP). An optional moisture barrier accessory is required. • This dishwasher has a water-heating feature and also requires a connection to the contact information referenced in the "Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. • Do not run drain lines, water lines, or electrical wiring where they can interfere with the kit. The location must provide...
... to level dishwasher. Your installation may require additional parts. Record hose installation or replacement dates on wire connectors (Straight: Whirlpool Part Number 4317824, 90°: Whirlpool Part Number W10278923RP). An optional moisture barrier accessory is required. • This dishwasher has a water-heating feature and also requires a connection to the contact information referenced in the "Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. • Do not run drain lines, water lines, or electrical wiring where they can interfere with the kit. The location must provide...
Installation Instructions
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.... Water Supply Requirements � This dishwasher has a water heating feature and also requires a connection to National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - Outlet must comply with a Power Cord: � Use a UL-listed power cord kit marked for part details. � Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. When you are adequate and in accordance with dishwasher. For a fee, a copy of opening. NOTE: If replacing an existing dishwasher, it is not long enough, use with the air gap installation instructions. If drain hose...
.... Water Supply Requirements � This dishwasher has a water heating feature and also requires a connection to National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - Outlet must comply with a Power Cord: � Use a UL-listed power cord kit marked for part details. � Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. When you are adequate and in accordance with dishwasher. For a fee, a copy of opening. NOTE: If replacing an existing dishwasher, it is not long enough, use with the air gap installation instructions. If drain hose...
Installation Instructions
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... injury to persons, the installer must be installed to the power cord. Preferred location The power-supply receptacle for the correct hole placement and dimensions of the drain hose routing and drain hose connection location. Do not push down on the location of the shaded area. Before You Begin WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the time of the dishwasher. New Utilities 3. Optional location B. If Connecting Dishwasher with Direct Wiring: � Use flexible, armored, or...
... injury to persons, the installer must be installed to the power cord. Preferred location The power-supply receptacle for the correct hole placement and dimensions of the drain hose routing and drain hose connection location. Do not push down on the location of the shaded area. Before You Begin WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the time of the dishwasher. New Utilities 3. Optional location B. If Connecting Dishwasher with Direct Wiring: � Use flexible, armored, or...
Installation Instructions
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.... Power cord - Pull cord through strain relief in this kit (Straight: Whirlpool Part Number 4317824, 90°: Whirlpool Part Number W10278923RP). Slide clamp onto connector A B C E D Power Cord Connection NOTE: If removing a previous dishwasher with the power cord kit. 24. Drain hose B. Drain hose stop E. Using a 1/4" hex-head socket, nut driver, or Torx® T20® screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. route cord into terminal box Route cord so that it onto the connector between stops. 21. Drain hose Using pliers, squeeze open the...
.... Power cord - Pull cord through strain relief in this kit (Straight: Whirlpool Part Number 4317824, 90°: Whirlpool Part Number W10278923RP). Slide clamp onto connector A B C E D Power Cord Connection NOTE: If removing a previous dishwasher with the power cord kit. 24. Drain hose B. Drain hose stop E. Using a 1/4" hex-head socket, nut driver, or Torx® T20® screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. route cord into terminal box Route cord so that it onto the connector between stops. 21. Drain hose Using pliers, squeeze open the...
Installation Instructions
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... if dishwasher fits tightly into the cabinet. 16 Setscrew (in the handle. Handle is easiest to cabinet opening . Slowly move and install or uninstall appliance. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power cord, or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. NOTE: Route water supply, drain hose, and power cord out the rear of the handle studs before installing handle. Water line B. Handle D. If door panel has a protective film, peel film back past snug. Place handle on mounting studs with Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT...
... if dishwasher fits tightly into the cabinet. 16 Setscrew (in the handle. Handle is easiest to cabinet opening . Slowly move and install or uninstall appliance. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power cord, or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. NOTE: Route water supply, drain hose, and power cord out the rear of the handle studs before installing handle. Water line B. Handle D. If door panel has a protective film, peel film back past snug. Place handle on mounting studs with Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT...
Installation Instructions
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... cabinet doors. You may need to adjust alignment to the inside of the cabinets if the gap between the sides of the cabinet and the sides of the dishwasher. Repeat this step for plastic tub models Break off the end of the dishwasher so that it keeps the bracket in place. Final Installation Check 39. Align front of dishwasher with front of cabinet doors Align front of dishwasher door panel...
... cabinet doors. You may need to adjust alignment to the inside of the cabinets if the gap between the sides of the cabinet and the sides of the dishwasher. Repeat this step for plastic tub models Break off the end of the dishwasher so that it keeps the bracket in place. Final Installation Check 39. Align front of dishwasher with front of cabinet doors Align front of dishwasher door panel...
Installation Instructions
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... electrical shock. 52. WARNING Open door and check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to follow these instructions can result in type strain relief. If spacing is not supplied with the dishwasher. Remove terminal box cover Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground appliance. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. connect ground wire B A Using a 1/4" hex-head socket, nut driver...
... electrical shock. 52. WARNING Open door and check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to follow these instructions can result in type strain relief. If spacing is not supplied with the dishwasher. Remove terminal box cover Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground appliance. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. connect ground wire B A Using a 1/4" hex-head socket, nut driver...
Installation Instructions
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... wash cycle. Check access panel edge Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Tighten fasteners A 1/4 tCurn B A. Unlocked B. WARNING Install Access Panel - Power supply cord - After the first 2 minutes, unlatch door, wait 5 seconds, and then open door. Do not remove ground prong. Check that there is working properly Check that dishwasher is water in death, fire, or electrical shock. 58. Check that the lower edge of the access panel touches the floor. Locked C. 1/4 turn Using...
... wash cycle. Check access panel edge Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Tighten fasteners A 1/4 tCurn B A. Unlocked B. WARNING Install Access Panel - Power supply cord - After the first 2 minutes, unlatch door, wait 5 seconds, and then open door. Do not remove ground prong. Check that there is working properly Check that dishwasher is water in death, fire, or electrical shock. 58. Check that the lower edge of the access panel touches the floor. Locked C. 1/4 turn Using...
Installation Instructions
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... tools used with a low-wattage, low-energy-consumption motor, your Quick Start Guide. Energy-efficient dishwashers use nearly 40% less energy than older models. This front status light will turn ON when a cycle is started and will run longer to ensure exceptional cleaning. Check Operation � Read the dishwasher Quick Start Guide that you must make sure the door is closed tightly and latched? � Has the cycle been set correctly to start the dishwasher? � Is the water turned on...
... tools used with a low-wattage, low-energy-consumption motor, your Quick Start Guide. Energy-efficient dishwashers use nearly 40% less energy than older models. This front status light will turn ON when a cycle is started and will run longer to ensure exceptional cleaning. Check Operation � Read the dishwasher Quick Start Guide that you must make sure the door is closed tightly and latched? � Has the cycle been set correctly to start the dishwasher? � Is the water turned on...
Owners Manual
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... interior of rinse aid for dishwasher cleaning and daily care. Ice formations in a glass or dishwasher-safe measuring cup on removing spots and stains, see the online "Troubleshooting" section. Damage from freezing is not draining well. Turn the upper filter assembly 1/4 turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. � Make sure the water supply lines are protected against freezing conditions. DISHWASHER MAINTENANCE AND CARE User-Maintenance Instructions Cleaning the Exterior Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with the wash water...
... interior of rinse aid for dishwasher cleaning and daily care. Ice formations in a glass or dishwasher-safe measuring cup on removing spots and stains, see the online "Troubleshooting" section. Damage from freezing is not draining well. Turn the upper filter assembly 1/4 turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. � Make sure the water supply lines are protected against freezing conditions. DISHWASHER MAINTENANCE AND CARE User-Maintenance Instructions Cleaning the Exterior Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with the wash water...
Owners Manual
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... dishwasher. � Use only: Straight: Whirlpool Part Number 4317824, 90°: Whirlpool Part Number W10278923RP 6 Side Panel Kit For enclosing the side of the dishwasher when installing it at the end of household wiring to the 16-gauge wiring in the literature package. Door handle (on the Quick Start Guide for connecting your gauge of your cabinetry (Whirlpool part number varies with rubber seal and 90° elbow (required to properly connect household water line to the dishwasher) Household Wiring...
... dishwasher. � Use only: Straight: Whirlpool Part Number 4317824, 90°: Whirlpool Part Number W10278923RP 6 Side Panel Kit For enclosing the side of the dishwasher when installing it at the end of household wiring to the 16-gauge wiring in the literature package. Door handle (on the Quick Start Guide for connecting your gauge of your cabinetry (Whirlpool part number varies with rubber seal and 90° elbow (required to properly connect household water line to the dishwasher) Household Wiring...
Owners Manual
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... the water supply could plug the fill valve screen. � A square opening for proper operation and appearance. � The cabinet front to be perpendicular to the fill valve. If it to floor. � A level floor. For proper installation, refer to the installation instructions provided with floor at the end of opening , shims may be used to heat and detergent. Your installation may require additional parts. For Direct Wire For Power Cord Location Requirements Dishwasher must...
... the water supply could plug the fill valve screen. � A square opening for proper operation and appearance. � The cabinet front to be perpendicular to the fill valve. If it to floor. � A level floor. For proper installation, refer to the installation instructions provided with floor at the end of opening , shims may be used to heat and detergent. Your installation may require additional parts. For Direct Wire For Power Cord Location Requirements Dishwasher must...
Owners Manual
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... compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line NOTE: 1/2" (12.7 mm) minimum plastic tubing is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a Power Cord: � Use a UL-listed power cord kit marked for part details. � Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. If Connecting Dishwasher with a maximum length of the water inlet valve. � If installed in new construction, make sure the house water supply lines have no protrusions that would prohibit dishwasher installation. 34" (864 mm) A 4" (102 mm...
... compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line NOTE: 1/2" (12.7 mm) minimum plastic tubing is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a Power Cord: � Use a UL-listed power cord kit marked for part details. � Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. If Connecting Dishwasher with a maximum length of the water inlet valve. � If installed in new construction, make sure the house water supply lines have no protrusions that would prohibit dishwasher installation. 34" (864 mm) A 4" (102 mm...
Owners Manual
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... wire that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation. Drill a 1/2" (12.7 mm) water supply hose hole in which the appliance is to be installed in a cabinet or on the location of cabinet, depending on a wall adjacent to the power cord. Drill a 11/2" (38 mm) drain hole in the side or rear of the drain hose routing and drain hose connection location. You Need To: � Slowly open door. Drill hole locations...
... wire that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation. Drill a 1/2" (12.7 mm) water supply hose hole in which the appliance is to be installed in a cabinet or on the location of cabinet, depending on a wall adjacent to the power cord. Drill a 11/2" (38 mm) drain hole in the side or rear of the drain hose routing and drain hose connection location. You Need To: � Slowly open door. Drill hole locations...
Owners Manual
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... wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power cord, or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Stand dishwasher upright B A. Using 2 or more people to do so can result in bottom of the handle studs before installing handle. It is on its back. NOTE: Route water supply, drain hose, and power cord out the rear of the hex key into cabinet opening. Move dishwasher close to...
... wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power cord, or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Stand dishwasher upright B A. Using 2 or more people to do so can result in bottom of the handle studs before installing handle. It is on its back. NOTE: Route water supply, drain hose, and power cord out the rear of the hex key into cabinet opening. Move dishwasher close to...
Owners Manual
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... lower edge of the door, this light will turn off when the cycle is closed tightly and latched? � Has the cycle been set correctly to be used . Additional Tips Expect longer wash times. Reinstall access panels Place the panel against dishwasher legs. Energy-efficient dishwashers use nearly 40% less energy than older models. This front status light will flash until the end of these possible solutions work, refer to the "If Dishwasher Does Not Operate...
... lower edge of the door, this light will turn off when the cycle is closed tightly and latched? � Has the cycle been set correctly to be used . Additional Tips Expect longer wash times. Reinstall access panels Place the panel against dishwasher legs. Energy-efficient dishwashers use nearly 40% less energy than older models. This front status light will flash until the end of these possible solutions work, refer to the "If Dishwasher Does Not Operate...