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l Heavy duty door springs must be used with custom panels that weigh more than 4 pounds. Heavy duty door springs are attached to the right mounting bracket located behind the toe panel or can be ordered from your dealer or authorized parts distributor. Order Door Spring Kit, Part Number 9741247.
l Maximum door panel weight is 10 pounds.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause product damage.
Dishwasher door panel and access panel can be customized to match wood cabinets. It is recommended that a cabinet- maker cut the customized panel pieces because of the precise dimensions needed.
l Cut wood panels so that wood grain matches direction of grain in cabinets.
. File or sand edges of wood panels.
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Custom panels less than l/4” thick: Install spacer behind panel.
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Electrical Requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
l If cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic,
l Do Not ground to a gas supply pipe. l Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or
grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in an electrical shock.
l Do Not modify the power supply cord plug.
l Do Not use an extension cord with this appliance.
l Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether this appliance is properly grounded.
It is the customer’s responsibility to: l Contact a qualified electrical
installer.
l Assure that the electrical supply is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANWNFPA
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death.
If codes permit and a separate ground- ing wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate.
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iT Cut a 1” hole in the cabinet for the electrical wiring to pass through. If this hole is cut in a wood cabinet, the hole should be sanded until smooth. If the hole is cut in a metal cabinet, the hole must be covered by a grommet (Part No. 302797). Run flexible cable from fused disconnect, circuit breaker or junction box through hole in cabinet. Cable should extend 24 inches minimum from back wall and easily connect to terminal box.
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Flexible power supply cord connection
Local codes may permit the use of a U.L.- listed, flexible,
plug.
It is recommended that cord kit, Part No. 675456, available from your KitchenAid dealer or parts supplier, be installed.
Follow installation instructions packaged with flexible power supply cord.
The flexible power supply cord used must:
lBe less than 6 feet in length.
. Meet National Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA
. Not touch the dishwasher motor or lower portion of the dishwasher tub.
A grommet, Part No. 302797, must cover the hole cut in a metal cabinet for the flexible power supply cord.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating three- prong,
If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded
The receptacle should be installed on the rear or side wall of the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening.
*Copies of the standard listed may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
