Haier DWL3025 User Manual

Dishwasher Installation Manual

Model DWL3025

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Before Using Your Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

BUILT-IN DISHWASHER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

WHAT DO I NEED TO HAVE TO INSTALL THE DISHWASHER? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Tools, parts & materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Cabinet Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BEFORE I INSTALL THE DISHWASHER? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20

Prepare cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

Prepare dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-20

HOW DO I INSTALL THE DISHWASHER? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-25

Connect dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23

Secure dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Check operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Doing so will:

make installation easier. help you in the future if you have questions. help if you have an electrica l inspection.

BEFORE USING THE DISHWASHER

This is the safety alert sy mbol. This sy mbol alerts you to potential haza rds that may seriously

injure you and others. All safety messages follow the safety alert symbol and either the

word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.

DANGER

WARNING

YOU CAN BE SERIOUSLY INJ URED IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IMMEDIATELY.

YOU CAN BE SERIOUSLY INJ URED IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. All safety messa ges will tell y ou what the potentia l hazard is, how to reduce

the chance of injur y and wha t ca n happen if the ins tructions are not followed.

YOU NEED TO

• Carefully open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of the dishwasher. Remove shipping materials and lower rack. Close dishwasher door. Latch the dishwasher door shut.

• Install this dishwasher as specified in these instructions.

• Have everything you need (tools, materials, parts) to properly install the dishwasher.

IMPORTANT

• Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

•

Note to installer – Be sure to leave these instructions for the consumer’s and

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, electrical, and

plumbing skills.

Proper installation is the responsability of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under warranty. See warranty information.

• Completion time – 1 to 3 hours. New installations require more time than replacement installations.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED

ALL INSTALLATIONS

A Pliers B. Phillips screwdriver C.

/8” open end wrench D. Measuring tape or ruler E. 10” adjustable wrench that opens to 1

/8” (2.9 cm) F. Flat-blade screwdriver G. Gloves H. Utility knife I. 2 twist-on wire connetors which are the proper size to connect your house hold wiring to

16-gauge wiring in dishwasher J. Small level K. Safety glasses L. 90° elbow with

/8” (0.9 cm) N.P.T external threads on one end. (The other end must fit your

water supply line.) M.Flashlight N. Teflon

tape or pipe joint compound O. Shallow pan P. Shim stock (if instlled with built-up floor)

In addition for new installations

Q. Electric drill R. ½”, ¾”and 1½” hole saw bits S. Small tubing cutter T. Wire stripper U. 1½”-2” screw-type clamp if connecting to waste-tee V. Copper tubing (

/8” recommended) or flexible strainless steel braided fill line

W. Clamp connector or conduit connector to fit a

/8” (2.2 cm) diametre hole

® Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company.

Parts supplied

A. 2 drain hose clamps

1-large

1-small B. 2 No. ST4.2 X 18 Phillips head screws C. Drain hose

Make sure all these parts are included.

REQUIREMENTS

Do not run water drain lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with or contact dishwasher motor or legs.

The location where the dishwasher will be installed must provide clearance between motor and flooring.

Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. Protect dishwasher and water lines leading to dishwasher against freezing. Damage from freezing is not covered by the warranty.

Check location where dishwasher will be installed. The location must provide:

- Easy access to water, electricity and drain.

- Convenient loading. Corner locations require a 2” (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between the

side of the dishwasher door and wall or cabinet.

- Square opening for proper operation and appearance.

- Cabinet front perpendicular to floor.

- Level floor. If floor at front of opening is not level with floor at rear of opening, shims may

be needed to level dishwasher.

NOTE:

Shims must be securely attached to floor to prevent their movement when dishwasher is being operated.

If dishwasher will be left unused for a period of time or in a location where it may be subject to freezing, have it winterized by authorized service personnel.Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area.

See page 9 for dimensions.

Cabinet Requirements

HELPFUL TIP:

If the floor in the dishwasher opening in uneven (example: tile flooring only part way into opening) you will needed to take special care in measuring dimensions and in leveling dishwasher.

ELECTRICAL

It is the customer’s responsibility: To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance will all national and

local codes and ordinances. You must have:

- 120-volt, 60Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp., fused electrical supply, and connected to an

individual, properly grounded branch circuit.

- Wiring must be 2-wire with ground and rated for 176°F (75°C). We recommend:

- a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.

- a separate circuit.

If direct wiring dishwasher:

- Use flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper wire

with grounding wire that meets the wiring requirements for your home and local codes and ordinances.

- Use strain relief method provided with house wiring

junction box or install a cUL-listed/CSA-certified clamp connector to the house wiring junction box. If using conduit, use a cUL-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector.

If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord:

- Use a cUL-listed, 16-gauge, three-conductor power supply

cord that meets all local codes and ordinaces. Maximum length of the power supply cord is 6 feet (1.8 m).

- A clamp connector to fit a

/8” (2.2 cm) diameter hole is required to secure power supply cord to dishwasher terminal box.

- Power supply cord must plug into a mating three-prong, grounded outlet,located in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded.

WATER

You must have:

- A hot water line with 20-120 psi (138-862 kPa) water pressure.

- 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher.

-3/8” (0.9 cm) O.D. tubing with compression fitting or flexible stainless steel braided fill line (½”/1.3 cm) minimum plastic tubing is optional but not recommended).

- A 90° elbow with

/8” (0.9 cm) N.P.T. external pipe threads on one end.

Do not solder within 6” (15.2 cm) from water inlet valve.

DRAIN

You must:

- Use the new drain hose supplied with your dishwasher. If this is not suitable, use a new drain hose with a maximum length of 12 feet(3.7 m) that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the drain connector on your dishwasher.

- Have a high drain loop 30 inches (76.2 cm)

above the subfloor or floor.

- Connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet

above drain trap in house plumbing and 20 inches

(50.8 cm) minimum above the floor.

- Use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to house plumbing lower than 20 inches (50.8 cm) above subfloor or floor.

- Use ½” (1.3 cm) minimum I.D. drain line fittings.

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