FRIGIDAIRE FPID2495QF User Manual

Dishwasher

CD.808 936 638

Installation Preparation

Front

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Closed Open Door

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLER: Leave Installation Instructions with owner.
OWNER: Read your dishwasher Use and Care Manual. It contains

important safety information for operating this appliance. It also has
many suggestions for getting the best results from your dishwasher.

Before You 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.

The dishwasher is provided with water heating feature.
The dishwasher is intended for connection to hot water supply.

AWARNING

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.

AWARNING

Cut Hazard

To prevent serious injury from sharp edges, wear work
gloves when handling, unpacking or disassembling unit.

NOTE: Put unit on its back being careful not to pinch the Water
Drain Hose.

1. Remove two (2) screws at the top the kickplate assembly

2. Tilt and pull forward the kickplate to remove it. - see Figure 1.
NOTE:lt is not necessary to remove the outer door for installation.

Figure 1

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 between the wall and the open door.

2. Floor should be flat and free of any obstruction.
IMPORTANT: Drain, water, and electrical lines should be

roughed-in before going any further.

AWARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

Electrical, water, and drain lines must be confined

to shaded areas in Figure 2.

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NOTE: If dishwasher is installed at end of a cabinet, sides and
back must be fully enclosed.

Electric conductors, water, and drain could be

damaged.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in

fire or electric shock.

NOTE: Install cabinet seal to dishwasher before placing it into

the cabinet

Leveling and Securing K Dishwasher within Cabinets

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Installation Tips

Installation (Not included)

Drill, Electric
Driver, Socket 5/32". 1/4". 5/ie"
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 ", 1V2'' to 2" Hole Cutters
Screw Drivers, Slotted and 02 Phillips (magnetic tip

preferred)

Work gloves
Tape, Electrical or Duct

Measuring Tape
Wire Stripper or Utility Knife
Wrench, Hex-end
Wrenches, 2 Adjustable (for copper tubing)

or 2 Pipe wrenches (for iron pipe plumbing)

Parts You Will Need*(Not included)

• Drain Hose Clamp, 11/4" (3,1 cm) Diameter

• Brass Elbow, 90° with a 3/4" ( 0 2 cm )-11.5 NH to 3/s" ( 0 2 cm )
NPT Compression fitting

• Conduit Connector (UL Listed)

• Wire Nuts, three (3) for 12-14 gauge wire (UL Listed)

^If required:

• “Y” Branch Tailpiece and

Connector Kit (See Step 8)

• Air Gap Kit (See Step 8)

All the parts can be found at local hardware, electrical and
plumbing supply stores.

AWARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or

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circuit breaker box before beginning installation.
Failure to follow this warning could result in death
or serious injury..

3.4.Locate water inlet valve behind kickplate on bottom left underside

of unit. See Figure 4 The valve has a 3/4" (2cm) GHT Garden
Hose Thread with 12 TPI.

Connect the 90° elbow (not included) to water inlet valve. When
tightened, point elbow should point toward the left. To prevent bending
of bracket or breaking of valve, avoid overtightening.

See Figure 4.

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.

Roughing In

AWARNING

Electric Shock Hazard
Observe all local codes and ordinances for
electrical and plumbing connections. All electrical

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1. Make sure your location has the correct drain, water, and

electrical outlets to make the connections. Do not install unit

under a cooktop range. Damage to tub or other components will
occur.

and plumbing work should be performed by
qualified persoris. Failure to follow this warning
could result in death or serious injury.

Figure 2

Locating the Connections

1. Review dimensions in Figure 2 to iocate dishwasher’s drain,
water, and eiectricai connections.

2. All utilities must be routed in shaded area in the Figure 2

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IMPORTANT: Disconnect power before starting installation.

Note: Locate the eiectricai suppiy and dishwasher’s eiectricai

junction box on right underside of unit behind kickpiate
assembiy. See Figure 4. Determine where you wiii connect
to hot water supply. Review Figure 4 and note the location of
water iniet vaive. Determine where you wiii connect the drain

hose.

Cut access hoies for the Eiectricai, Water and Drain hoses in the

3.
cabinet within the shaded areas as shown in Figure 2.

4.

The dishwasher operates on a 120 voit, 60 Hz eiectricai 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.

Puii eiectricai cabie through hoie into installation area.

5.

Be sure water iniet vaive is protected from freezing. If valve

6.

freezes and ruptures, flooding may occur.

7.

Determine amount of tubing needed to connect hot water supply
to the unit’s water inlet valve. Extra hose length is necessary

High-pressure and high-temperature Stainless Flexible hose with
a minimum inner diameter of I/4” may be used. A shut-off vaive
instaiied outside dishwasher cabinet is best.

Route water suppiy iine into instaiiation area.

8.

Stand dishwasher back upright for further instaiiation.

9.
IMPORTANT: Incoming hot water temperature should be at
least 120°F (49°C). Water pressure should be between 20-90 psi.

Dishwasher Anchoring

4. Choose one of the methods of attachment below to secure unit,
hoies need to be pre-driiled using a 05 drili bit regardiess of
the option chosen:

a. Side Mount Cabinet Clips (Preferred Method of attachment)
b. Top Mount Cabinet Clips (to be used when Side Mount

is not an availabie option)

CAUTION: Use extreme care in mounting the dishwasher as to not

scratch, bump or otherwise damage the console or tub.

To install the Side Mounting Clips.

Option: a Note: Install Side Mount Brackets before units is installed

into the cabinet. Insert screws into the front hole of the
clips oniy. Use extreme caution when attaching brackets to avoid
scratching to the dishwasher or the surrounding cabinets.

Depending on the depth of the cabinet, the clips have break
off points which can be removed for a flush installation if necessary.

5. Carefully place dishwasher inside cabinet area such that is
centered in opening. Use caution when moving dishwasher to
prevent damage to cabinet, dishwasher and floor.

6. Front of door needs to be even with the front of adjoining cabinets.
Front levelers should allow 5/i 6" (0,8 cm) below underside of

countertop to top of console.

7. Check that dishwasher is level from side to side by placing a level
against the top front section of the tub. See Figure 7a.

Figure 7a

Finishing the Water and Eiectricai Connection

A CAUTION

Property Damage

Do not solder within 6" (15,24 cm) of the water iniet vaive.
Damage to the piastic parts in the vaive may occur.

Use care that no seaier, dirt, or other objects enter the vaive.
Damage to the fiiter screen may occur.

Be sure the dishwasher is placed where the water inlet

valve will be kept from freezing. If the valve freezes, it may
rupture and flooding may occur.

A WARNING

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8. Adjust levelers up or down until dishwasher is level. See Figure 7b/c.

Figure 7b Figure 7c

Water Line

1. Flush water line before connecting it to water inlet valve to
prevent early clogging of filter screen. Place a bunched towel
over end of line to prevent splashing. Open water supply valve for
a few seconds and let water drain into a pan.

supply at shut-off valve.

2.

Route water line to water inlet valve as shown in Figure 4.

3.

While firmly pulling water supply line into 90° elbow, tightly
connect water supply to water inlet valve. Supply line must be
free of kinks, scales, chips, and lubricants.
Turn on water supply and check for leaks.

Turn off water

Electrical Supply

1. Remove junction box cover and pull house wiring into junction
box. See Figure 9
Use a UL listed conduit connector (not included) at box to
stabilize wiring.
Connect incoming black lead to dishwasher’s black lead,
incoming white lead to dishwasher’s white lead and incoming
green lead to dishwasher’s green lead with wire nuts. (See
Grounding Instruction Warning). Wire nuts must be tight.

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Electric Shock Hazard

Grounding Instructions:
The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the appliance’s equipment grounding terminal
or lead. It is the consumer’s responsibility to contact a
qualified installer to make sure the electrical installation
conforms with the National Electrical Code and local codes
and ordinances.
Do not connect the dishwasher to the power supply until the
appliance is permanently grounded.
All wiring connections must be enclosed in the junction box.
This unit has copper lead wires.
Joining aluminum building wire to stranded copper wire
should be done by a qualified electrician using materials
recognized by UL and local codes.
Do not use an extension cord. Such use can result in fire,
electrical shock, or other personal injury.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or
serious injury.

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 13 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 14 (a) The knock out plug must be removed from

Inside disposer Inlet before making the final fit to drain
hose. See Figure 14 (b).

Larger end
of hose

fits disposer

inlet fitting

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A WARNING

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

A CAUTION

Cut Hazard

Metal color panels are sharp and should be
handled with care. Wear gioves to protect
hands.
Failure to follow this warning may resuit in
injury.

9. Holes need to be pre-drilleld using a 05 drill to

secure unit

10. Screw mounting brackets firmly to cabinet using screws provided

in installation packet. See Figure 8

11. Open and close dishwasher door slowly. Ensure that there is
clearance to the console. Adjust accordingly, adjust rear
foot if small correction is needed until door opens and closes freely.
Adjust the levelling legs.

Installation Diagram

Water Line

Leveling

'Electrical

Line

check these items:

□ Water and electrical lines are straight out in front of the

dishwasher.

□ All three leg levelers are positioned properly.

□ Cabinet Seals are positioned on the sides of the

dishwasher.

Green Wire
to Green Wire
(Ground)

Black Wire
to Black Wire

White Wire
to White Wire
(Neutral)

(Hot)

4. Replace junction box cover.See Figure 10

Figure 10

KICKPLATE ASSEMBLY

Figure 11

Green Wire
to Green Wire
(Ground)

Black Wire

to Black Wire
(Hot)

White Wire
to White Wire
(Neutral)

1. Review Figures 12,13 and 14 to see the different ways to
connect dishwasher to drain system. Choose method
that best suits your need.

Sink at Right

2" Drain Hose Hole

The drain hose loop must be at least 32” (80 cm) high from the floor

to insure proper drainage.

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 12.

Figure 14(a)

Cut for Vs (1,6 cm) connection.

The drain hose loop must be at least 32” (80 cm) high from the floor
to insure proper drainage.

5. 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.

6. Move unit back in place while routing drain hose through access
hole. Use caution to prevent damage to the dishwasher, floor and
cabinets. IMPORTANT: Make sure there are no sharp bends

or kinks that might restrict drain flow.

7. Secure drain hose to sink drain, disposer, or separate trap with a
clamp. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to overtighten clamp or

you may damage end of hose. Do not connect hose to
horizontal pipe between sink drain and disposer.

8. Be sure unit does not rest on drain hose. It should be free of

electrical components and door springs. Do not cut corrugated
drain hose. Pull excess through cabinet and place under sink.

Make sure hose does not come in contact with any sharp edges.

A CAUTION

Electric Shock Hazard

If all connections are correct, there are no leaks.

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Water and drain lines have no kinks and move freely
behind the dishwasher.

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Water supply is turned on.
Joints are free of leaks.

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Wiring connections to junction box are tight all access

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panels are secured back in place.

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Replace kickplate. See Figure 11

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Drain hose is connected properly to outlet.

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All packing materials and consumer literature have
been removed from inside unit.

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Dishwasher is level and securely fastened.

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Open and close door to make sure it does not hit
surrounding cabinet or countertop.

Make sure that all wire ties are removed from the rack
assemoly

Checking the Installation Q

Operate the machine through at

least one fill and pump-out,
checking the following items:

□ At first fill, approximately 4 minutes make sure water

completely covers filter surface.

□ At pump-out: (pump-out is either when the cycle is

completed or canceled, refer to the Use and Care Manual
for Start/Cancel), make sure all water is pumped out.

^ Check water connections again for leaks.

and unit runs properly, replace the kickplate
assembly before placing unit into operation.
Failure to follow this warning could result in
electric shock.

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□ Cabinet Attachment Clips are attached to the cabinet on

both corners on top of the dishwasher.