KitchenAid KIDS36 Installation Instructions, Prepare Dishwasher, Make Electrical Connection

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Dishwasher

IMPORTANT: If hot water accessory tank (accessory Part No. 4396282) will be used, the tank must be installed first.

1.With a utility knife, cut along the back right corner of inner carton.

cut along
this corner	back of
	inner carton

4.Install two clamp brackets, evenly spaced, on front, back and left (sink) side clamp rails. Optional: If space permits, install two clamp brackets, evenly spaced, on the right side rail.

To install clamps:

■Hook upper clamp onto rail. Use flat-blade screwdriver to attach clamp to rail.

■Use 7/16" deep-well socket and securely tighten nut against lower clamp. Do not overtighten.

rail upper clamp

countertop

lower clamp

2.Remove inner carton. Leave dishwasher on bottom pad.

3.Install faucet (not included). The dishwasher is shipped ready for installation of a one-hole faucet. If a two-, three- or four- hole faucet is to be installed, the holes must be added by a qualified plumber according to the faucet manufacturer's specifications.

Make Electrical Connection

If you are:

■direct wiring, use Option 1

■using a power supply cord, use Option 2

Install Dishwasher

1.Mark countertop and apply a 1/4" (6.4 mm) bead of silicone caulk 1/4" (6.4 mm) away from dishwasher cutout on sides and 7/16" (1.1 cm) on front and back.

1/4" (6.4 mm)

bead of silicone

caulk

dishwasher

cutout

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

2.Set the dishwasher into countertop cutout. Make sure front of dishwasher is parallel to front edge of countertop.

IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to

right-hand hinge, open dishwasher lid before setting dishwasher into countertop cutout.

Option 1, Direct wired method

If dishwasher must be directly wired to meet local codes, the power supply cord must be removed and dishwasher wired directly. Electrical connections must be contained within the terminal box and meet all national and local codes and ordinances.

Route direct wire so that it does not touch lower part of dishwasher tub to prevent undue sound and vibration.

If power supply cord is removed, the dishwasher must be connected with copper wire only.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1.Disconnect power.

3.Immediately remove any excess caulking.

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