INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

All Installations

Tools needed:

Pliers

 

Flat-blade

 

screwdriver

 

 

Phillips

 

Utility knife

screwdriver

 

"

"

UL Listed or CSA

nut drivers or

Approved twist-on

hex sockets

wire connectors*

Measuring tape

Small level

or ruler

 

 

 

10" adjustable wrench

"

that opens to

wrench

"

 

 

 

If installing custom front panels,

Torx®† T15 screwdriver

 

*Must be the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher

Other useful items you may need:

Flashlight

Bath towel

Shallow pan

Wood block

Parts supplied:

Drain hose

Drain hose

 

2 – under-

clamps (2)

 

Phillips-head

counter

(1 large and

 

screws (2)

mounting

1 small)

 

 

brackets (top)

MakeSilversure all these parts are included in the literature package. Green

Parts needed:

³⁄₈" Compr x ³⁄₄" Hose Fitting. For part or kit, see local retailer or call Whirlpool Parts: 1-800-442-9991. Part Number W10273460

4 #10 x ¹⁄₂" wood screws (if installing custom front panels)

†® TORX is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.

Other parts you may also need:

 

Masking or

Moisture

(3.81–5.0 cm)

duct tape

barrier tape

Screw-type

 

(Part Number

clamps (3 maximum)

 

4396277).

NOTE: Moisture barrier tape is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop.

NOTE: Parts available for purchase in plumbing supply stores. Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See “Electrical Requirements” section. It is recommended that electrical connections be made by a licensed electrical installer.

In addition, for first-time installations

Tools needed:

Cordless drill

 

 

with ¹⁄₂", ³⁄₄"

 

 

and 1¹⁄₂" hole

Small

 

saw bits

tubing cutter Wire stripper

Parts needed:

 

 

Copp

See “Electrical Requirements” section

O.D. suggested) or

For Direct Wire:

For Power Supply

flexible braided

use UL Listed/

Cord: use UL

water supply line

CSA Approved

Listed power

 

 

strain relief

supply cord kit

 

 

marked for use

 

hole

with dishwasher

Additional parts supplied with top-venting models only:

" Torx® T15 screws

"

 

 

Additional parts supplied with certain models only:

Bottom sound pad (located in lower rack)

Make sure all these parts are included in the literature package.

If parts are not included, call 1-800-422-1230.

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KitchenAid W10275503B installation instructions Tools and Parts

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