Dishwasher
Installation
Instructions
Printed in U.S.A.
154744001
12/08
INSTALLER: Leave Installation Instructions with owner.
OWNER: Read your dishwasher Use and Care Guide. It contains important safety information for operating this appliance. It also has many suggestions for getting the best results from your dishwasher.
Before You Begin
Read all instructions before installing dishwasher.
For your safety, please read and observe all safety instructions. This guide will help you anticipate drain, water, and electrical connections, and help you select the best location for the dishwasher.
Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious injury.
Cut Hazard
To prevent serious injury from sharp edges, wear work gloves when handling, unpacking or disassembling unit.
Tools and Materials Needed for Installation
•Drill, Electric
•Drill Bit 1/8”
•Driver, Socket 5/32”, 1/4” , 5/16”
•Flaring Tool / Tube Cutter (for copper tubing)
•Flashlight
•Level
•Pipe Joint Compound (for iron pipe plumbing) or Pipe Thread Tape (for sealing threads)
•Pliers
•Safety Glasses
•Saw, Keyhole or 1/2”, 11/2” to 2” Hole Cutters
•Screw Drivers, Slotted and #2 Phillips (magnetic tip preferred)
•Tape, Electrical or Duct
•Tape, Measuring
•Wire Stripper or Utility Knife
•Wrench, Hex-end
•Wrenches, 2 Adjustable (for copper tubing) or 2 Pipe wrenches (for iron pipe plumbing)
Parts You Will Need* (Not Included)
•Drain Hose Clamp, 11/4” Diameter
•Brass Elbow, 90° with a 3/8” National Pipe Thread
•Conduit Connector (UL Listed)
•Wire Nuts, three (3) for 12-14 gauge wire (UL Listed)
Installation Preparation | 2 |
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NOTE: Put unit on its back being careful not to pinch the Water Drain Hose.
1.Remove two (2) screws at front of the kickplate assembly using a #2 Phillips screw driver.
2.Tilt and pull forward to remove see figure 1.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the outer door for installation.
Outer Door
Figure 1 | KickplateAssembly |
3.Locate water inlet valve behind kickplate on bottom left underside of unit.See Figure 4. The valve has a 3/8” NPT female fitting.
Remove Plug
4.Wrap 90° elbow (not included) with pipe thread tape (or apply joint compound) and thread it into water inlet valve. When tightened, elbow should point toward the left. To prevent bending of bracket or breaking of valve, avoid overtightening.
See Figure 4.
Cabinet Preparation:
As a precaution, it is recommended, but not required that the cabinets enclosing all sides of the dishwasher (including the underside of the countertop) be sealed with an oil based paint or moisture-proof polyurethane to prevent possible steam/ moisture damage.
Electric Shock Hazard
Observe all local codes and ordinances for electrical and plumbing connections. All electrical and plumbing work should be performed by qualified persons. Failure to follow this warning could result in death or serious injury.
1.Make sure your location has the correct drain, water, and electrical outlets to make the connections. Do not install unit under a cooktop range. Damage to tub or other components will occur.
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31/2" min.to | | | | | 1 /4" | required from unit to | 1 | /4" | | |
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41/2" max. | | | | | 13/4" | | underside of countertop).13/4" | | |
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Figure 2
IMPORTANT: For proper operation and appearance of unit, cabinet opening should have dimensions as shown in Figure 2. If unit is to be placed in a corner, there must be at least a 2-inch side clearance to open door.
2.Floor should be flat and free of any obstruction.
IMPORTANT: Drain, water, and electrical lines should be roughed-in before going any further.
Electric Shock Hazard
Electrical, water, and drain lines must be confined to shaded areas in Figure 2.
Electric conductors, water, and drain could be damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or electric shock.
NOTE: If dishwasher is installed at end of a cabinet, sides and back must be fully enclosed.
NOTE: Cabinet Seal Kit (Kit # 154662101) . This kit provides a seal between the unit and cabinets once installation is complete. (The Installation Instructions are located in the Kit)
Weight
Keep children away from the front of the dishwasher so that they are not accidentally hit by the door during loading or unloading or if door should unexpectedly open. The weight of the door can cause injury.
Connections For Electrical, 4 Water, and Drain
Locating the Connections
1.Review dimensions in Figure 2 to locate dishwasher’s drain, water, and electrical connections.
2.All utilities must be routed in shaded area in the Figure 2.
IMPORTANT: Disconnect power before starting installation.
Note: Locate the electrical supply and dishwasher’s electrical junction box on right underside of unit behind kickplate assembly. See Figure 4. Determine where you will connect to hot water supply. Review Figure 4 and note the location of water inlet valve. Determine where you will connect the drain hose.
3.Cut access holes for the Electrical, Water and Drain hoses in the shaded areas as shown in Figure 2.
4.The dishwasher operates on a 120 volt, 60 Hz electrical supply. Provide a separate circuit with a fuse or circuit breaker rated for at least 15 amps (20 amps if connected with disposer) but not more than 20 amps.
5.Pull electrical cable through hole into installation area.
6.Be sure water inlet valve is protected from freezing. If valve freezes and ruptures, flooding may occur.
7.Determine amount of tubing needed to connect hot water supply to the unit’s water inlet valve. Extra hose length is necessary. High-pressure and high-temperature Stainless Flexible hose with a minimum inner diameter of 1/4” may be used. A shut-off valve installed outside dishwasher cabinet is best.
8.Route water supply line into installation area.
9.Stand dishwasher back upright for further installation.
IMPORTANT: Incoming hot water temperature should be at least 120°F (49°C). Water pressure should be between 20–90 psi.
Property Damage
Do not use the furnished drain hose or a rubber garden hose for the water supply line. Either of these hoses can burst. Flooding may occur and cause property damage.
NOTE: Pull the hose from “End Storage Location” side. See images below to connect the Drain Hose.
1.Take drain Hose out of dishwasher and find the end that doesn’t have the black rubber material.
2.Use only the spring clamp that is provided in the accessory kit, place spring clamp over one of the hoses. See Image
Below.
3. Take the plastic side of the drain hose and insert it into the hose that is already attached to the dishwasher make sure hose ends are flush against each other. See image below.
4.Secure the spring clamp 1/8” from large end of black hose to the plastic side that was inserted for best sealing results.
See Image Below.
Leveling and Securing | 5 |
Dishwasher within | |
Cabinets
1.Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor. Check chart for height opening and suggested adjustment.
Leg Leveler Adjustment Chart
Height of | Number of Turns to |
Cabinet Opening | Adjust Levelers |
34” (86.4cm) | 0 |
341/8” (86.7cm) | 2 |
345/16” (87.2cm) | 6 |
341/2” (87.6cm) | 9 |
2.Move dishwasher to front of installation area.
3.Loosen the rear leveling legs by turning counterclockwise. Refer to chart for number of turns.
Dishwasher Anchoring
4.Install the Cabinet Seal Kit (Instructions included in Kit)
5.Choose one of the methods of attachment below to secure unit, holes need to be pre-drilled using a #5 drill bit regardless of the option chosen:
a.Side Mount Cabinet Clips (Preferred Method of attachment)
b.Top Mount Cabinet Clips (to be used when Side Mount
is not an available option)
CAUTION: Use extreme care in mounting the dishwasher as to not scratch, bump or otherwise damage the console or tub.
To install the Side Mounting Clips.
Depending on space allowed in cabinet the Side Mounting Clips can be installed with the holes for the screw up (preferred method) or down as shown in the illustrations below. (Use extreme caution when the clips are in the down position while installing the dishwasher).
NOTE: Install Side Mount Brackets before unit is installed into the cabinet. Insert screws into the front holes of the mounting clips only. (See image below)
Use if measures 341/8” to 35”
screw
Use if measures 34” to 341/8”
screw
To install using Top Mount Cabinet Clips:
Depending on the depth of cabinet, the Top Mount