Installation Requirements
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Location Requirements
Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with or contact dishwasher motor or legs.
The location where the dishwasher will be installed must provide clearance between motor and flooring. Motor should not touch the floor.
All installations
Tools needed:
•pliers
•Phillips screwdriver
•5/16" and 1/4" nut drivers or hex sockets
•measuring tape or ruler
•10" adjustable wrench that opens to
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•utility knife
•2
•small level
•TORX® T15 screwdriver (if installing custom front panels)
•flashlight
•shallow pan
•electric drill with 3/32" bit
•5/8"
•bath towel
•wood block
Parts needed:
•90° elbow with 3/8" N.P.T. external threads on one end. (The other end must fit your water supply line.)
•Teflon® tape or pipe joint compound
•shims (if installed with
•4 #10 x 1/2" wood screws (if installing custom front panels)
Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring.
Protect dishwasher and water lines leading to dishwasher against freezing. Damage from freezing is not covered by the warranty.
A side panel kit is available from your dealer for installing your dishwasher at the end of your cabinetry.
A moisture barrier accessory (Part No. 4396277) is available from your dealer for installing underneath the countertop, but is not required. This may also be obtained by calling
Check location where dishwasher will be installed. The location must provide:
•easy access to water, electricity and drain.
•convenient access for loading and unloading dishes. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet.
•square opening for proper operation and appearance.
•cabinet front perpendicular to floor.
•level floor. (If floor at front of opening is not level with floor at rear of opening, shims may be needed to level dishwasher.)
In addition, for new installations
NOTE: To prevent shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be securely attached to the floor.
Tools needed:
•electric drill with 1/2", 3/4" and
•small tubing cutter
•wire stripper
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Parts supplied
Parts needed:
•copper tubing (3/8" recommended) or flexible stainless steel braided fill line
•clamp connector or conduit connector to fit a 7/8" (2.2 cm) diameter hole
If dishwasher will be left unused for a period of time or in a location where it may be subject to freezing, have it winterized by authorized service personnel.
Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in the “Cutout dimensions” section.
Helpful Tip: If the floor in the dishwasher opening is
uneven (example: tile flooring only partway into opening) you will need to take special care in measuring dimensions and in leveling dishwasher.
A. 2 – drain hose clamps, 1 large and 1 small
B. 2 – # 10 x 1/2"
C. drain hose
AB
C
Additional parts supplied with
D. 2 #8 x
E. 4 #10 x 3/8"
Additional part supplied with certain models
F. Bottom sound pad (located in upper rack)
Make sure all these parts are included. If not included, call
See separate parts list for accessories available for your dishwasher.
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