Frigidaire FPHD2481KF, 154427301 installation instructions Leveling Dishwasher

	Leveling Dishwasher		5	Sink at Left	Clamp
	within Cabinets			Connector
1.	Measure height of cabinet opening			32”
	from underside of countertop to floor.
	Check chart for height opening and
	suggested adjustment.				Pump Motor
				Remove
	Leg Leveler Adjustment Chart			knockout
				plug in
	Height of	Number of Turns to		disposer
					Figure 10
	Cabinet Opening	Adjust Levelers
	34” (86.4cm)	0		The drain hose loop must be at least 32” high from the floor
	341/8” (86.7cm)
		2		to insure proper drainage.
	345/16” (87.2cm)	6		Finishing the Water	7
	341/2” (87.6cm)	9
	For additional height add shims under levelers.			Connection

2.Move dishwasher to front of installation area.

3.Loosen the front and rear leveling legs by turning

	counterclockwise. Refer to chart for number of turns. See
	Figure 8. Front levelers should allow 1/4” below underside of				Property Damage
	countertop.			Do not solder within 6” of the water inlet valve. Damage to
				the plastic parts in the valve may occur.
				Use care that no sealer, dirt, or other objects enter the valve.
	5/32”			Damage to the filter screen may occur.
	Socket		5/32”	Be sure the dishwasher is placed where the water inlet valve
			Socket	will be kept from freezing. If the valve freezes, it may rupture
				and flooding may occur.
				Water Line
				1. Flush water line before connecting it to water inlet valve to
				prevent early clogging of filter screen. Place a bunched towel
				over end of line to prevent splashing. Open water supply valve for
		15/16”		a few seconds and let water drain into a pan. Turn off water
	Front Leveler	Wrench		supply at shut-off valve.
	Figure 8		Rear Leveler
4.	If levelers have to be removed, make sure floor is free of			Figure 11	Through
	obstructions.				Wall
5. Place dishwasher inside cabinet area so that it is centered in
	opening. Use caution when moving dishwasher to prevent				Through
	damage to dishwasher, floor, and cabinets.				Cabinet
6. Check that dishwasher is level from side to side by placing a
	level against the top front section of the tub. See Figure 9a.
					Through
					Floor

		2.	Route water line to water inlet valve as shown in Figure 11.
		3.	While firmly pulling water supply line into 90° elbow, tightly
			connect water supply to water inlet valve. Supply line must be
			free of kinks, scales, chips, and lubricants.
Figure 9a	Figure 9b	4.	Turn on water supply and check for leaks.
		5. If water inlet valve clogs, make sure water supply is off.
7. Check that dishwasher is level from front to back by placing			Remove four (4) screws at inlet end of valve and clean filter
level on side of opened door. See Figure 9b.			screen.
8. Adjust levelers up or down until dishwasher is level.

Electrical Supply

1.Remove junction box cover and pull house wiring into junction box. See Figures 12 and 13.

2.Use a UL listed conduit connector,(not included), at box to stabilize wiring.

IMPORTANT: Be sure electrical cable is not routed behind dishwasher’s motor.

Through

Cabinet

Through

Wall

Through

Floor

Junction Box

(in place)

Figure 12

3.Inside junction box, attach ground wire under head of grounding screw and tighten. See Figure 13.

4.Connect incoming black lead to dishwasher’s black lead and incoming white lead to dishwasher’s white lead with wire nuts or other suitable connectors,(not included). Wire nuts should be tight.

Conduit	Ground Wire
Connector
(not included)

White Wire to	Junction
White Wire
	Box Cover
(Neutral)
	10
Black Wire to
Black Wire (Hot)
	Figure 13

5.Replace junction box cover. See Figure 13.

Securing the Dishwasher 9

The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from tilting when door is opened. Choose one of the methods described below to secure unit.

Countertop Anchoring

Floor Anchoring

This procedure is difficult and should be used only if countertop mounting brackets cannot be used.

1.Screw 1/4” lag screws, (not included), through holes provided in frame rail. See Figure 15.

2.Use expansion fasteners if floor is concrete.

Before starting the dishwasher,

Use 1/4” Lag Screws (not included)

Figure 15

Note: If mounting your dishwasher to the countertop or to the floor is not a desirable option, you can order the side mount kit, 154477201, by contacting your dealer or parts supplier. This allows you to install the dishwasher by securing it to the cabinets or partitions on either side of the unit. The kit utilizes the front frame of the dishwasher to secure the unit to the cabinet or partitions.

Installing Wood Panel 10

Removing & Replacing Door

Electric Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before beginning installation.

Failure to follow this warning could result in death or serious injury.

Cut Hazard

Metal color panels are sharp and should be handled with care. Wear gloves to protect hands.

Failure to follow this warning may result in injury.

To Install a Custom Wood Panel

The dishwasher door panel can be customized to match wood cabinets. This will require a kit that includes a mid-door with side and bottom trim, heavy-duty door springs and instructions.

Kits are available from your dealer or parts supplier.

Note: Custom Wood Panels are not available on 1000 Series and 4000 Series Dishwashers.

To Remove and Replace Outer Door

4.Place door where it will not get scratched or damaged while completing installation.

5.When ready to replace door, fit the slots on each side of top door edge over the tabs on the metal liner. Push on sides to insure the door is flat. Push up from bottom until there is no gap between door and console. See Figure 16c.

Figure	16c
	Console
	Metal
	Liner
	Door
	Side
	View
Appearance of console and door may
vary from your model.

6.Unlatch door and open while supporting outer door on both sides at bottom to keep in place. Align screw holes and replace screws.

Checking the Installation 11

check these items:

qDrain hose is assembled to drain pump.

qAll packing materials and consumer literature have been removed from unit.

qDishwasher is level and securely fastened.

qOpen and close door to make sure it does not hit surrounding cabinet or countertop.

qWater and drain lines have no kinks.

qWiring connections to junction box are tight. q Water supply is turned on.

q Joints are free of leaks.

Replacing Door

1.Refer to Step 10, numbers 5 and 6, for replacing outer door.

2.Adjust door springs to balance weight of door. A correct spring setting allows door to remain horizontal in opened position, yet will rise to close with slight lift of finger.

3.If necessary, increase tension by moving springs to a hole toward rear of unit or decrease by moving them toward front.

4.Turn electrical supply on.

Operate the machine through at least one fill and pump-out,

		Finishing the Electrical	8
Finishing the Drain	6	Connection
Connection

Electric Shock Hazard
Plumbing material and drain hose must not come
in contact with wiring or electrical components.
Failure to follow this warning could result in	Electric Shock Hazard
personal injury from exposed wiring.	Make sure electrical power has been disconnected at fuse
	box or circuit breaker box.

1.Install the Cabinet Seal Kit (Instructions included in Kit)

2.Replace Kickplate. See Figure 1

3.Adjust levelers (see Step 5) so mounting brackets touch underside of countertop. IMPORTANT: Dishwasher must rest on floor—do not hang from countertop. See Figure 14.

4.Tub needs to be even with the front of adjoining cabinets.

5.Screw mounting brackets firmly to countertop using screws provided in literature packet.

6.Open and close dishwasher door slowly. If door hits mounting brackets lower the dishwasher in front and rear.

Note: Open and close door to make sure it does not hit surrounding cabinets or countertop.

1.Unlatch and open door. Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove two (2) screws from inner door. Save screws to reassemble. See Figure 16a.

2.Close and latch door while holding both sides.

Figure 16a

checking the following items:

qAt first fill, make sure water completely covers filter surface. (Motor pump sound may be heard before water enters unit).

qAt pump-out, make sure all water is pumped out. q Check water connections again for leaks.

Electric Shock Hazard

If all connections are correct, there are no leaks, and unit runs properly, replace the kickplate assembly before placing unit into operation.

1. Pull out unit and check to see if drain hose is correctly attached	The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal,
to the drain pump assembly. If drain hose is not attached to	permanent wiring system. The equipment-grounding
drain pump, follow the instruction sheet (included with drain	conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
hose) on how to correctly install the drain hose to the drain pump	connected to the appliance’s equipment grounding terminal
assembly.	or lead. It is the consumer’s responsibility to contact a
	qualified installer to make sure the electrical installation
2. Move unit back in place while routing drain hose through access	conforms with the National Electrical Code and local codes
hole. Use caution to prevent damage to the dishwasher, floor	and ordinances.
and cabinets. IMPORTANT: Make sure there are no sharp	Do not connect the dishwasher to the power supply until the
bends or kinks that might restrict drain flow.	appliance is permanently grounded.
3. Secure drain hose to sink drain, disposer, or separate trap with a	All wiring connections must be enclosed in the junction box.
	This unit has copper lead wires.
clamp. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to overtighten clamp or
	Joining aluminum building wire to stranded copper wire
you may damage end of hose. Do not connect hose to
	should be done by a qualified electrician using materials
horizontal pipe between sink drain and disposer.
	recognized by UL and local codes.
4. Be sure unit does not rest on drain hose. It should be free of
	Do not use an extension cord. Such use can result in fire,
electrical components and door springs. Do not cut corrugated	electrical shock, or other personal injury.
drain hose. Pull excess through cabinet and place under sink.	Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or
Make sure hose does not come in contact with any sharp edges.
	serious injury.
See Figure 10.

Use Phillips Head Screws

# 8 x 5/8” (included in the literature packet).

Figure 14

3.Place one hand on each side of door and pull down at top approximately 1/4”. Pull entire door assembly toward you to remove.

See Figure 16b.

Figure 16b

Appearance of console and door may

vary from your model.

Failure to follow this warning could result in electric shock.