KitchenAid 8564554 Make Electrical Connection, Check door spring tension, Level the dishwasher

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Check door spring tension

Check door spring tension

1.With another person holding the dishwasher to prevent it from tipping, open and close the door a few times. If the door closes or falls open under its own weight, the door tension will need to be adjusted.

2.To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the rear leg of dishwasher.

3.With a 5/16" nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the tensioner.

4. The screw can be put into one of three holes , , in front leg of dishwasher. If the door closes by itself, move the tensioner to a higher number hole and replace screw. When door is unlatched, if it opens by itself, move tensioner to a lower numbered hole and replace screw.

5.Re-attach door spring to rear leg. Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be secured at same holes.

spring

tensioner

screw

Level the dishwasher

1.Align front of dishwasher door panel with cabinet doors. You may need to adjust alignment to be even with your cabinets.

Helpful Tip: Prop up one side of frame to hold dishwasher up off floor when adjusting front legs.

2.Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor.

3.Close and latch the door, and place level against the front panel. Check that dishwasher is plumb. If needed, adjust leveling leg or add shims under rear wheel until dishwasher is plumb.

4.Repeat for other side of dishwasher.

NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to prevent their movement when the dishwasher is operated.

5.Place level against top front

opening of tub. Check that dishwasher is level from side to side. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is level.

Make Electrical Connection

Check “Electrical requirements” section.

You need to:

have the correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method.

If you are:

direct wiring, use Option 1

using a power supply cord, use Option 2

Option 1: Direct wire method

1.Route direct wire so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub.

2.Pull direct wire through hole in terminal box.

Helpful Tip:

Select the proper size twist-on

connectors to connect your household Level the dishwasherMake Electrical ConnectionOption 1: Direct wire method wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring.

• Insert wire ends into twist-on connector. Do not pre-twist bare wire.

• Twist connector.

• Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured.

3.Connect the wires as follows using twist-on connectors sized to connect direct wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wire:

Power supply wire:

 

Terminal box wire:

white

 

white

 

black

 

black

 

ground wire

 

ground connector

 

 

 

 

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Contents Instrucciones de Instalación Lavavajillas empotrado HOME APPLIANCESInstallation Instructions Undercounter Dishwasher Instructions dinstallation Lave-vaisselle encastréTip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed Dishwasher SafetyTable of Contents Your safety and the safety of others are very importantTools and Parts Installation RequirementsAll installations In addition, for new installationsinsulation Product dimensionsCutout dimensions 24-7/8 63.2 cmWater Supply Requirements If direct wiring dishwasherIf connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord Drain RequirementsElectrical Shock Hazard Installation InstructionsPrepare cabinet opening using existing utility hookups Install the drain hoseOption 2 No waste disposer - with air gap Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookupsOption1 Direct wire method Electrical connectionOption 2 Power supply cord method Install the water lineExcessive Weight Hazard Prepare dishwasherTip Over Hazard If you have built-up floors Option Install the door handle on some modelsInstall door panel on some models Top vented models Pro Line SeriesTop vented models with a custom full front panel Front vented models Option 2 Dishwasher side attachment Choose attachment optionMove dishwasher into cabinet opening Option 1 Countertop attachmentLevel the dishwasher Option 1 Direct wire methodMake Electrical Connection Check door spring tensionDo not use an extension cord Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal boxConnect to water supply Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasherSecure dishwasher in cabinet opening Connect to drainPower supply cord method Bottom sound pad installation on some modelsComplete installation Direct wire methodIf dishwasher does not operate Check operation08/2004 Printed in U.S.AÍndice Seguridad de la lavavajillasPELIGRO ADVERTENCIA ADVERTENCIATodas las instalaciones Requisitos de instalaciónHerramientas y piezas Requisitos de ubicaciónVISTA POSTERIOR Dimensiones del productoDimensiones de corte VISTA LATERALSi está haciendo una conexión directa a la lavavajillas Requisitos de desagüeRequisitos del suministro de agua Requisitos eléctricosOpción 1, Recipiente de desechos - con espaciador de aire Instrucciones de instalaciónInstalación de la manguera de desagüe Peligro de Choque EléctricoOpción 3, Con recipiente de desechos - sin espaciador de aire Conexión eléctricaOpción 2, Sin recipiente de desechos - con espaciador de aire Opción 4. - Sin recipiente de desechos - sin espaciador de aireInstale la tubería de agua Instale la manguera de desagüeOpción 2, Método del cable de suministro de energía Use dos o más personas para mover e instalar la lavavajillas Prepare la lavavajillasOpción 4, Sin recipiente de desechos - sin espaciador de aire Peligro de Peso Excesivo2. Ponga las ruedas en la Si tiene pisos armadosorificio Instalación de la manija de la puertaInstalación del panel de la puerta Modelos conNOTA La manija para el panel personalizado no se incluye dimensiones del panel personalizado Modelos con orificio de ventilación delanteromostrador Elija la opción para fijarMueva la lavavajillas hacia la abertura del gabinete Opción 1 Fijación alOpción 1.- Método de cableado directo Conexión eléctricaVerifique la tensión del resorte de la puerta Nivele la lavavajillasOpción 2 Método del cable de suministro de energía Conexión al suministro de aguaConecte a tierra la lavavajillas No use extensiónes eléctricasAsegure la lavavajillas en la abertura del gabinete Conexión al desagüeMétodo de conexión con cable de suministro de energía Instalación de la almohadilla inferior acústicaComplete la instalación Método de conexión con cable directoSi la lavavajillas no funciona Verifique el funcionamientoTable des matières Sécurité du lave-vaisselleDANGER AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENTOutillage et pièces Exigences d’installationEmplacement d’installation Pour toutes les configurations d’installationVUE ARRIÈRE Dimensions du produitDimensions de l’espace d’installation VUE LATÉRALEPour le raccordement direct du lave-vaisselle Spécifications de la canalisation d’évacuationSpécifications de l’alimentation en eau Spécifications électriquesOption 1 - broyeur à déchets - avec brise-siphon Instructions d’installationInstallation du tuyau d’évacuation Risque de choc électriqueOption 4 - pas de broyeur à déchets - sans brise-siphon Option 1 - raccordement direct emplacements préférés possiblesRaccordement électrique Option 2 - pas de broyeur à déchets - avec brise-siphonOption 2 - raccordement par cordon d’alimentation Installation de la canalisation d’eauRisque du poids excessif Préparation du lave-vaissellePlancher rehaussé Série Architect Installation de la poignée de porteInstallation du panneau de la porte Modèles à évacuation par le hautbord supérieur 76,7 cm 30-3/16interne de 25,2 cm 9-29/32Modèles à évent avant dimensions du panneau personnalisédevant Insertion du lave-vaisselle dans l’espace d’installation Choix de la méthode d’immobilisation de l’appareilOption Fixation sur le plan de travail Option 1 - Câblage direct Raccordement électriqueContrôle de la tension des ressorts de la porte Établissement de l’aplomb du lave-vaisselleOption 2 - Raccordement par cordon d’alimentation Raccordement à la canalisation d’eauRelier le lave-vaisselle à la terre d’une méthode électrique Ne pas utiliser un câble de rallongeRaccordement à la canalisation d’évacuation Immobilisation du lave-vaisselle dans l’espace d’installationAlimentation de l’appareil par cordon d’alimentation Installation du panneau d’insonorisationDernières opérations de l’installation Alimentation de l’appareil par câblage directSi le lave-vaisselle ne fonctionne pas correctement Contrôle du fonctionnement