Option 2, Power supply cord method

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

1.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Complete Installation

Power supply cord method

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Direct wire method

Connect Water Supply

1.Apply Teflon® tape or pipe joint compound to 90° elbow fitting and connect fitting to water inlet valve.

2.Use adjustable wrench and tighten elbow until snug and facing the direction needed for your water fill line installation.

IMPORTANT: If you are installing the Hot Water Accessory Tank, go back to its Installation Instructions and complete that installation at this time.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrically ground dishwasher.

apply Teflon® tape or pipe joint compound

do not apply Teflon® tape or pipe joint compound

water inlet valve

water fill line connection

Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

1. Plug in dishwasher or reconnect power.

3. Connect the dishwasher water fill line.

a. Slide nut onto copper tubing about 1" (2.5 cm).

b. Slide ferrule onto the tubing. Do not position ferrule on the

end of the tubing.

c. Put the tubing into the elbow as far as it will go.

d. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the

IMPORTANT: The following steps must be done before using

the dishwasher, to test and activate the GFCI.

2. Press the reset button on the GFCI. The indicator should be

visible.

 

elbow threads. Be gentle when handling and positioning

 

the copper tubing, it bends and kinks easily.

 

e. With copper tubing pushed into elbow as far as it will go,

 

use a 5/8" open-end wrench and tighten the compression

 

nut securely.

4.

Connect hot and cold water lines to faucet.

5.

Connect the sink and dishwasher drain plumbing.

reset

indicator

test

6. Turn water supply on to both dishwasher and sink faucet.

Check for leaks.

3.Press the test button on the GFCI. The indicator should disappear.

4.Press the reset button. The indicator should reappear.

If the GFCI fails this test, do not use the dishwasher. Call the KitchenAid Customer Interaction Center toll-free at 1-800-422-1230 or in Canada, 1-800-461-5681, for assistance.

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