Frigidaire FFBD1821MB0A, FFBD1821MB1B, FFBD1821MS0A, FFBD1821MS1B, FFBD1821MW0A Installation Guide

Installation

Instructions

Built-In

Dishwasher

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carefully.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

IMPORTANT --Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these

instructions for the consumer's and local

inspector's use.

• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions

with your Owner's Manual for future reference.

• 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

ELECTROLUX Appliance Warranty.

• Completion Time - 1 to 3 Hours. New

installations require more time than replacement

installations.

IMPORTANT - The dishwasher

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.

Optional Accessories - See the Owner's Manual

for available custom panel kits.

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.

Installation Preparation

PARTS SUPPLIED:

Two #8 Phillips flat head wood screws, 5/8" long to

secure dishwasher to underside of countertop (in

literature package).

Two Phillips head, color matched toekick screws (in

literature package).

2 Wood Screws

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2 Color Matched

Toekick Screws

Screw Type

Hose Clamp

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

Ferrule, compression nut and 90° Elbow (3/

8"NPT external thread on one end, opposite

end sized to fit 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

90° Elbow,

Ferrule and

Compression

Nut

Waste Tee

Air Gap

Hand

Shut-Off Thread

Valve Seal

Tape

Electrical Cable

(or Power Cord, if

applicable)

Screw Type

Hose

Clamps

Wire Nuts (3)

Hot Water line

CD

Coupler

Strain Relief

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 flushing

the line

Gloves

For New Installations Only:

Tubing cutter

Drill and appropriate bits

Hole saw set

Phi

Head

Screwdriver

Flashlight

Bucket

Gloves

1/4"

and 5/16"

Nutdriver

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Safety

Glasses

Hole Saw Set

Level

Carpenters

Square

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Tubing

Cutter

Measuring Tape

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Installation Preparation

PREPAREDISHWASHERENCLOSURE

32.5"

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• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep

and 17-5/8" to 18" wide. The opening should be 32.5"

max. height.

• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is

no more than 10 feet in length for proper drainage.

• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top,

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

enclosure.

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

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Figure B

Note: ADA installation, (32-1/2") beneath 34" high

counter-tops may be accomplished by adjusting the

toekick and leveling legs.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

° Follow local codes and ordinances.

° Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.

° Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the

dishwasher drain hose.

° 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 flow into the dishwasher.

° Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer

connection is less than 18" above the floor 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 floor?

Will installation have a drain loop less than 32"

above floor?

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.

CAUTION:

An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is

connected to waste tee or disposer lower than 18"

above the floor.

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.

Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

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Figure C

Method 2 - High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer

Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside of

countertop.

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Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to

manufacturer's instructions.

CABINET PREPARATION

° Drill a 1-1/2" dia. hole in the cabinet wall within the

shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose

connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp

edges.

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Installation Preparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

WARNING

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove

house fuse or open circuit breaker

before beginning installation. Do not

use an extension cord or adapter plug

with this appliance.

Electrical Requirements

• This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz.,

and connected to an individual properly grounded

branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit

breaker or time delay fuse.

• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.

° If the electrical supply does not meet the above

requirements, call a licensed electrician before

proceeding.

Grounding Instructions - Cable Direct

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,

permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and be

connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead

on the appliance.

Grounding Instructions - Power Cord

Models

his appliance must be grounded. In the event of a

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk

of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance

for electric current. The plug must be plugged into an

appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in

accordance with local codes and ordinances.

WARNING

The improper connection of the

equipment grounding conductor can

result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or

service representative if you are in

doubt that the appliance is properly

grounded.

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Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing

• The wiring may enter the opening from either side, rear

or the floor within the shaded area.

• Cut a 1-1/2" max. dia. hole to admit the electrical

cable. The hole must be free of sharp edges. Ifthe

cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered

with a bushing.

• Cable direct connections may pass through the same

hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient.

If cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered

with a bushing.

NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass through a

separate hole.

Electrical Connection to Dishwasher

Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher.

• For cable direct connections the cable must be routed

as shown in Figure E. Cable must extend a minimum of

24" from the rear wall.

• For power cord connections, install a 3-prong

grounding type receptacle. The power-supply

receptacle for the appliance shall be installed in a

cabinet or on a wall adjacent to the undercounter

space in which the appliance is to be installed.

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