Bertazzoni DW24XT Installation Manual

Dishwasher

Installation

Instructions

DW 24XT/DW 24XV

Installation
Instructions

Dishwasher

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and
carefully.

IMPORTANT

governing codes and ordinances.

U Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions

for the consumer’s and local inspector’s use.

U Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions with your

Owner’s Manual for future reference.

U Skill Level – Installation of this dishwasher requires

basic mechanical and electrical skills. Proper

installation is the responsibility of the installer.
Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Appliance Warranty.

U Completion Time – 1 to 3 Hours. New installations

require more time than replacement installations.

Observe all

–

IMPORTANT –

MUST be installed to allow for future removal from
the enclosure if service is required.

If you received a damaged dishwasher, you should
immediately contact your dealer or builder.

The dishwasher

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read and observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS
shown throughout these instructions. While performing
installations described in this booklet, gloves, safety
glasses or goggles should be worn.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire,
or injury to persons, the installer must
ensure that the dishwasher is completely
enclosed at the time of installation.

READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

If you have an installation problem, contact your
dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting
facilities.

PUB NO.29-5955 7/14 MC

Installation Preparation

PARTS SUPPLIED:

 Four flat head wood screws

dishwasher to underside of countertop
(in literature package).

Screw type hose clamps and one drain hose.



2 side mounting clips.




2 top mounting cl ips.

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED :

 Ferrule, compression nut and 90° Elbow (3/8"NPT external

thread on one end, opposite end sized to fi t water supply)

 Thread seal tape
 UL Listed wire nuts (3)

Materials For New Installations Only:

 Air gap for drain hose, if required
 Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable
 Electrical cable or power cord, if applicable
 Screw type hose clamps
 Strain relief for electrical connection.
 Hand shut-off valve
 Water line 3/8" min. copper

 Coupler for extending drain line, if applicable

to secure

4 Wood Screws

90° Elbow,
Ferrule and
Compression Nut

Waste Tee

Air Gap

2 Side

Mounting Clips

2 Top

Mounting Clips

Hand
Shut-Off
Valve

Thread
Seal Tape

Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord, if applicable)

Screw Type
Hose Clamps

Strain Relief

Screw Type
Hose Clamp

Wire Nuts (3)

Hot Water line

Drain Hose

Coupler

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

 Phillips head screwdriver
 5/16" and 1/4" nutdriver
 6" Adjustable wrench
 Level
 Carpenters square
 Measuring tape
 Safety glasses
 Flashlight
 Bucket to catch water when fl ushing the line
 Gloves

For New Installations Only:

 Tubing cutter
 Drill and appropriate bits
 Hole saw set

Phillips
Head
Screwdriver

Gloves

Flashlight

Bucket

1/4"
and 5/16" Nut­driver

2

6" Adjustable
Wrench

Safety Glasses

Hole Saw Set

Level

Carpenters
Square

Tubing Cutter

Measuring Tape

Drill and Bits

Installation Preparation

U The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is

no more than 10 feet in length for proper drainage.

U The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top,

sides and back, and must not support any part of the
enclosure.

U

The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep.
The opening should be 35" max. height.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

U Follow local codes and ordinances.
U Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.
U Do not connect drain lines from other devices

to the dishwasher drain hose.

U Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an

air gap (not supplied) or 32" minimum high drain loop,
depending on local codes and ordinances to prevent
back fl ow into the dishwasher.

U Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connection

is less than 18" above the fl oor to prevent siphoning.

DRAIN PREPARATION

The type of drain installation depends on answers to
the following questions:

Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than

18" above the fl oor?

Will installation have a drain loop less than 32"

above fl oor?
If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES,
Method 1 MUST be used. Otherwise either Method 1
or Method 2 may be used. Figure C or Figure D.

CLEARANCES: When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow
25-5/8" min. clearance
from the front of the dish­washer for door opening.
Figure B

Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

Method 2 – High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer

Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside of
countertop.

32"

18"

Min.

Min.

Countertop

Dishwasher

25-5/8"

Clearance for Door

Opening 2" Minimum

32"

Min.

18"

Min.

CAUTION:

An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected
to waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the fl oor.

Failure to provide the proper drain connection height
with air gap or 32" minimum, high drain loop will result in
improper draining of the dishwasher.

Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to
manufacturer’s instructions.

CABINET PREPARATION

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shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp
edges.

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