FGHD2465NF
Dishwasher
Installation
Instructions
Parts You Will Need*
1
• Drain Hose Clamp, 1
• Elbow, 90° with a 3/8” National Pipe Thread
• Conduit Connector
• Wire Nuts, two (2) for 12-14 gauge wire
*
If required: Available at:
• “Y” Branch Tailpiece and Plumbing Supply Store
Connector Kit (See Step 4)
• Air Gap Kit (See Step 4) Plumbing Supply Store
• Fasteners for floor Hardware Store
anchoring (See Step 9)
/
” Diameter
4
(Not Included)
Roughing In
Observe all local codes and ordinances for
electrical and plumbing connections. All electrical
and plumbing work should be performed by
qualif ie d pe rs o ns . Failure to follow this warning
could result in death or serious injury.
Electric Shock Hazard
3
IMPORTANT: Disconnect power before starting installation.
Electrical
1. The dishwasher operates on a 120 volt, 60 Hz electrical supply.
Provide a separate circuit with a fuse or circuit breaker rated for
at least 15 amps (20 amps if connected with disposer) but not
more than 20 amps.
2. Note the locations of electrical supply and dishwasher’s
electrical junction box on right underside of unit behind kickplate
assembly. See Figure 3.
3. Cut access hole in shaded area shown in Figure 2.
4. Pull electrical cable through hole into installation area.
Air GapAir Gap
Air Gap
Air GapAir Gap
Right SideRight Side
Right Side
Right SideRight Side
InstallationInstallation
Installation
InstallationInstallation
Figure 6Figure 6
Figure 6
Figure 6Figure 6
INSTALLER: Leave
OWNER: Read your dishwasher
important safety information for operating this appliance. It also has
many suggestions for getting the best results from your dishwasher.
Printed in U.S.A.
Installation Instructions
Use and Care Manual.
with owner.
It contains
154427301
(07/05)
Before Y ou Begin
Read all instructions before installing dishwasher.
For your safety, please read and observe all safety
instructions. This guide will help you anticipate drain, water, and
electrical connections, and help you select the best location for the
dishwasher.
Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious
injury.
Installation T ips
1
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or
circuit breaker box before beginning installation.
Failure to follow this warning could result in death
or serious injury.
• Examine dishwasher and locate connections.
• Locate dishwasher where there is easy access to drain,
water, and electrical lines. The best location is on either side
of the kitchen sink for access to existing plumbing and ease
in loading dishes.
• Electrical, water, and drain connections are not the same for
all age, brands, or models of dishwashers. Check the
location and length of home utilities.
• A 15-20 amp, grounded, 120 volt AC only, electrical supply is
required.
• If dishwasher drain hose will be connected to a food
disposer for the first time, knock out plug located inside
disposer inlet.
• Kinked water or drain hoses can cause problems.
6.
• Dishwashers need to be connected to a hot water supply
with enough water pressure to insure an adequate fill.
See Steps 4 and 7.
• Each home installation differs. You will need additional
parts listed above to complete your installation.
See Steps 4 and 7.
• Flush water line prior to making the final connection to
prevent clogging of dishwasher’s filter screen.
• The dishwasher will look, sound, and perform best when
properly leveled.
removed during installation, make sure the floor is flat and
free of any obstruction.)
• Anchor the dishwasher.
See Steps 4 and 8.
See Step 4.
See Steps 4 and 6.
See Step 5.
(NOTE: If levelers are
See Step 9.
See Step 4.
Installation Preparation
1. Remove two (2) screws at front of the kickplate assembly using
a #2 Phillips screw driver.
2. Tilt and pull forward to remove. See Figure 1.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the outer door for installation.
However, you might find it more convenient to do so. You
can find directions for removing door in Step 10.
Adjustable ToeplateAdjustable Toeplate
Adjustable Toeplate
Adjustable ToeplateAdjustable Toeplate
See Step 4.
See Step
See Step 7.
2
Kickplate AssemblyKickplate Assembly
Kickplate Assembly
Kickplate AssemblyKickplate Assembly
1. Make sure your location has the right drain, water, and
electrical outlets to make the connections.
under a cooktop range. Damage to plastic tub will occur.
90°
Electrical, water,Electrical, water,
Electrical, water,
341/4” min.
24”
min.
3/4
2
1/2
”
2
IMPORTANT: For proper operation and appearance of unit,
cabinet opening should have dimensions as shown in Figure 2.
If unit is to be placed in a corner, there must be at least a 2-inch
side clearance to open door.
2. Remove any carpet from area to provide motor clearance.
should be flat and free of any obstruction.
IMPORTANT: Drain, water, and electrical lines should be
roughed-in before going any further.
NOTE: If dishwasher is installed at end of a cabinet line, sides
and back must be fully enclosed.
NOTE: You can order a Cabinet Seal Kit (Kit # 154528701) by
contacting your dealer or parts supplier. This kit provides a
seal between the unit and cabinets once installation is
complete. (This kit is included on select models).
6”
Electrical, water, and drain lines must be confined
to shaded areas in Figure 2.
Electric conductors, water, and drain could be
damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
fire or electric shock.
Electrical, water,Electrical, water,
and drain linesand drain lines
and drain lines
and drain linesand drain lines
must be confinedmust be confined
must be confined
must be confinedmust be confined
to shaded area.to shaded area.
to shaded area.
to shaded area.to shaded area.
ss
s
ss
”
ss
s
ss
3”
Hot
Electrical
Water
Wiring
Line
24”
Figure 2Figure 2
Figure 2
Figure 2Figure 2
Electric Shock Hazard
Do not install unit
90°
18”
4”
6”
21/2”
Floor
Connections For Electrical,
4
W ater , and Drain
IMPORTANT: Do not cross drain, water, and electrical lines in
front of dishwasher motor or frame.
Water
1. Determine where you will connect to hot water supply. Review
Figure 3 and note the location of water inlet valve.
Property Damage
Do not use the furnished drain hose or a rubber garden hose
for the water supply line. Either of these hoses can burst.
Flooding may occur and cause property damage.
2. Be sure water inlet valve is protected from freezing. If valve
freezes and ruptures, flooding may occur.
3. Determine amount of tubing needed to connect hot water
supply to the unit’s water inlet valve. Copper tubing must have a
minimum
plastic tubing with a minimum inner diameter of 1/4” may be
used. A shut-off valve installed outside dishwasher cabinet is
best. See Figure 4.
ThroughThrough
Through
ThroughThrough
CabinetCabinet
Cabinet
CabinetCabinet
4. Cut water access hole in shaded area in Figure 2.
5. Route water supply line into installation area.
IMPORTANT: Incoming hot water temperature should be at
least 120°F (49°C). Water pressure should be between
20–120 psi.
3
/8” OD. High-pressure and high-temperature rated
Figure 4Figure 4
Figure 4
Figure 4Figure 4
Drain
1. Review Figures 5, 6 and 7 to see the different ways to connect
dishwasher to drain system. Choose method that best suits
your need.
Figure 5Figure 5
Figure 5
Figure 5Figure 5
Entry Must beEntry Must be
Entry Must be
Entry Must beEntry Must be
Above TrapAbove Trap
Above Trap
Above TrapAbove Trap
3. If you connect to a sink trap, local codes may require you to
install an air gap kit, (not included). The drain hose will be routed
from dishwasher to air gap inlet as shown in Figure 6. An air
gap kit is available from a plumbing supply store. (If the drain
hose is installed through the floor, an air gap is necessary).
4. If you connect to a disposer, the large end of drain hose will fit.
Figure 7(a).
inside disposer inlet before making the final fit to drain
hose.
DrainDrain
Drain
DrainDrain
MotorMotor
Motor
MotorMotor
EndEnd
End
EndEnd
Figure 7(a)Figure 7(a)
Figure 7(a)
Figure 7(a)Figure 7(a)
Sink at LeftSink at Left
Sink at Left
Sink at LeftSink at Left
Figure 7(b)Figure 7(b)
Figure 7(b)
Figure 7(b)Figure 7(b)
5.
Before cutting
area to avoid interference. Cut a 2” diameter hole in shaded
area shown in Figure 2.
6. If the cabinet wall is wood, sand edges of hole until smooth and
rounded. If cabinet wall is metal, cover all sharp edges with
electrical or duct tape to avoid cutting drain hose.
The knock out plug must be removed from
See Figure 7(b).
Larger endLarger end
Larger end
Larger endLarger end
of hoseof hose
of hose
of hoseof hose
fits disposerfits disposer
fits disposer
55
5
55
Cut for Cut for
//
” connection.” connection.
Cut for
Cut for Cut for
Cut for 3/4” connection.Cut for 3/4” connection.
Cut for 3/4” connection.
Cut for 3/4” connection.Cut for 3/4” connection.
RemoveRemove
Remove
RemoveRemove
KnockoutKnockout
Knockout
KnockoutKnockout
Plug inPlug in
Plug in
Plug inPlug in
DisposerDisposer
Disposer
DisposerDisposer
drain hose access, check both sides of selected
88
/
8
” connection.
88
//
” connection.” connection.
fits disposerfits disposer
inlet fitting.inlet fitting.
inlet fitting.
inlet fitting.inlet fitting.
Drain HoseDrain Hose
Drain Hose
Drain HoseDrain Hose
2” Drain Hose Hole2” Drain Hose Hole
2” Drain Hose Hole
2” Drain Hose Hole2” Drain Hose Hole
Drain Air GapDrain Air Gap
Drain Air Gap
Drain Air GapDrain Air Gap
AlternateAlternate
Alternate
AlternateAlternate
DrainDrain
Drain
DrainDrain
ThroughThrough
Through
ThroughThrough
Floor intoFloor into
Floor into
Floor intoFloor into
SeparateSeparate
Separate
SeparateSeparate
TrapTrap
Trap
TrapTrap
Sink at RightSink at Right
Sink at Right
Sink at RightSink at Right
Tools and Materials Needed for
Installation
• Drill, Electric
• Driver, Socket 5/32”, 1/4” , 5/16”
• Flaring Tool / Tube Cutter (for copper tubing)
• Flashlight
• Level
• Pipe Joint Compound (for iron pipe plumbing) or
Pipe Thread Tape (for sealing threads)
• Pliers
• Safety Glasses
• Saw, Keyhole or 1/2”, 11/2” to 2” Hole Cutters
• Screw Drivers, Slotted and #2 Phillips (magnetic tip
preferred)
• Tape, Electrical or Duct
• Tape, Measuring
• Wire Stripper or Utility Knife
• Wrench, Hex-end
• Wrenches, 2 Adjustable (for copper tubing)
or 2 Pipe wrenches (for iron pipe plumbing)
Water InletWater Inlet
Water Inlet
Water InletWater Inlet
ValveValve
Valve
ValveValve
3. Locate water inlet valve behind kickplate on bottom left
underside of unit. The valve has a 3/8” NPT female fitting.
4. Wrap 90° elbow (not included) with pipe thread tape (or apply
joint compound) and thread it into water inlet valve.
5. Tighten elbow with a wrench, leaving elbow pointing toward
rear of unit.
avoid overtightening.
Cabinet Preparation:
As a precaution, it is recommended, but not required that the
cabinets enclosing all sides of the dishwasher (including the
underside of the countertop) be sealed with an oil based paint
or moisture-proof polyurethane to prevent possible steam/
moisture damage.
KickplateKickplate
Kickplate
KickplateKickplate
(Insulation available(Insulation available
(Insulation available
(Insulation available(Insulation available
some models)some models)
some models)
some models)some models)
To prevent bending of bracket or breaking of valve,
Bottom ScrewsBottom Screws
Bottom Screws
Bottom ScrewsBottom Screws
Figure 1Figure 1
Figure 1
Figure 1Figure 1
Locating the Connections
1. Review dimensions in Figure 3 to locate dishwasher’s drain,
water, and electrical connections.
2. All connections must be made in shaded area in Figure 2.
Figure 3Figure 3
Figure 3
Figure 3Figure 3
FrontFront
Front
Left SideLeft Side
Left Side
Left SideLeft Side
25
16 3/8”
From rear toFrom rear to
From rear to
From rear toFrom rear to
center of watercenter of water
center of water
center of watercenter of water
inlet valve.inlet valve.
inlet valve.
inlet valve.inlet valve.
1
33
/2 ”
Min.
3 3/4”
From floor toFrom floor to
From floor to
From floor toFrom floor to
water inletwater inlet
water inlet
water inletwater inlet
valve.valve.
valve.
valve.valve.
FrontFront
24
Junction BoxJunction Box
Junction Box
Junction BoxJunction Box
(not visible)(not visible)
(not visible)
(not visible)(not visible)
Door inDoor in
Door in
Door inDoor in
open positionopen position
open position
open positionopen position
Floor LineFloor Line
Floor Line
Floor LineFloor Line
*DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE INSULATION
49 1/4”
Right SideRight Side
Right Side
Right SideRight Side
22 1/2”
17 3/4”
From rear toFrom rear to
From rear to
From rear toFrom rear to
junction box.junction box.
junction box.
junction box.junction box.
“Y”“Y”
“Y”
“Y”“Y”
BranchBranch
Branch
BranchBranch
TailpieceTailpiece
Tailpiece
TailpieceTailpiece
Sink at RightSink at Right
Sink at Right
Sink at LeftSink at Left
Sink at Left
Sink at LeftSink at Left
2” Drain Hose Hole2” Drain Hose Hole
2” Drain Hose Hole
2” Drain Hose Hole2” Drain Hose Hole
2. If you connect to a sink drain, entry will need to be above
trap. A “Y” branch tailpiece and connector kit, not included, will
make this method easier and includes all needed fittings and
instructions. See Figure 5.
Sink at RightSink at Right
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