Insignia NS-DWH2BS8, NS-DWH2SS8, NS-DWR2BS8, NS-DWR2WH8, NS-DWR2SS8 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

Top Control Dishwasher

NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 / NS-DWR2SS8 / NS-DWH1SS9 / NS-DWH1WH9

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Preparing to install your dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Enclosure requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Drain requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Drain preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cabinet preparation and wire routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Preparing the hot water line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting the water line to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Step 1: Check the door balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Step 2: Adjust the leveling legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Step 3: Remove the toekick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 4: Install to power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 5: Install the 90° water supply elbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Step 6: Install the drain hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 7: Inserting the drain hose through the cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 8: Slide the dishwasher partially into the cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 9: Position the dishwasher under the countertop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 10: Level the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 11: Securing the dishwasher to the countertop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 12: Connecting the water supply line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 13: Connecting the drain hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 15: Performing a pre-test check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Step 16: Wet testing the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 17: Replacing the toekick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8

Top Control Dishwasher

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 / NS-DWR2SS8 represents the state of the art in dishwasher design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

This installation guide will show you how to install your new dishwasher.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your refrigerator.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your refrigerator.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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 User Guide 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 appliance warranty.

• Completion Time – One to three 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 call Insignia Customer Service at 1-877-467-4289.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

Warning

This dishwasher comes with a heating element to heat the water. To avoid the risk of a serious burn, don't touch the heating element when the dishwasher is on.

WAR NIN G: 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.

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Wood screws (4)

Hose clamp

Top mounting clips (2)

Drain hose

Phillips screwdriver

Adjustable wrench

Flashlight

1/4 in. and 5/16 in.

Nut driver

Carpenters

square

Tubing cutter

Bucket

Safety glasses

Measuring tape

Hole saw

set

Drill and bits

Gloves

New installations only

Level

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.

Preparing to install your dishwasher

Parts supplied:

Tools needed:

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Materials needed (kit purchased separately):

90° Elbow, ferrule and compression nut. (3/8

NPT external thread on one end. Other end

sized to fit water supply line

Three wire nuts (UL listed)

(two included in kit)

Teflon thread

seal tape

Air gap (if

required)

Hand shut-off

valve

Screw-type hose clamps

Strain relief (for

electrical

connections)

Electrical cable or power

cord (See Electrical

Requirements section)

Hot water line (min.

3/8 in. copper) kit

Waste tee for

house plumbing

(if applicable)

Coupler for extending

drain line (if applicable)

New installations only

Gardenhose

connection

“T” connection

Not included in kit

34” (86.4cm)

min.

24” (61 cm)

min.

24” (61 cm)

min.

NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8

Enclosure requirements

• The dishwasher must be installed so that the drain hose is no more than 10 feet (3.01 m) in length, for proper drainage.

• This dishwasher is designed to be enclosed on the top and on both sides by a standard residential kitchen cabinet unit.

• The installation enclosure must be clean and free of any obstructions.

• The enclosure must be at least 24 inches (61 cm) wide, 24 inches (61 cm) deep, and 34 inches (86.4 cm) high.

• For the front door of the dishwasher to be flush with the front edge of the counter top, the counter top must be 25 inches (63.5 cm) deep.

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Clearance for door opening

2” (5.08 cm) min.

Dishwasher

Countertop

25.63”(65.1 cm)

If installing into a corner, allow 2 in. (5.08 cm) min. clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall, or other appliances. Allow 25.63 in. (65.1 cm) min. clearance from the front of the dishwasher for opening the door.

Drain requirements

• Follow all local codes and ordinances.

• Do not exceed 10 ft. (3.01 m) of drain hose.

• Do not connect the drain lines from other devices to the dishwasher drain hose.

• The dishwasher must be connected to a waste line with an air gap (not provided) or a 32 in. (81.28 cm) high (min.) drain loop, depending on local codes and ordinances, to prevent back flow into the dishwasher.

• An air gap must be used if the waste tee or garbage disposal connection is less than 18 in. (45.72 cm) above the floor, to prevent siphoning.

Drain preparation

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

• Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?

• Will the waste tee or garbage disposal connection be less than 18 in. (45.72 cm) above the floor?

• Will installation have a drain loop less than 32 in. (81.28 cm) above the floor?

If the answer to ANY of these questions is YES, Method 1 MUST be used. Otherwise, either Method 1 or Method 2 may be used.

Caution:

• An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected to a waste tee or garbage disposal lower than 18 in. (45.72 cm) above the floor.

• Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with an air gap or 32 in. (81.28 cm) (min.) high drain loop will result in improper draining of the dishwasher.

Install the waste tee or garbage disposal connection and air gap according to manufacturer’s instructions.

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NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8

18 in. (45.72 cm)

32 in. (81.28 cm) (min.)

18 in. (45.72 cm)

32 in. (81.28 cm) (min.)

Method 1 - Air gap with a waste tee or garbage disposal connection

Method 2 - High drain with a waste tee or garbage disposal connection

You must provide a method to attach the drain hose to the underside of the countertop.

Electrical requirements

• This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz, and it must be connected to its own, properly grounded branch circuit that is protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

• Wiring must be two wire with ground.

• If the electrical supply does not meet the above requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.

Warning :

cord or adapter plug with this appliance.

Remove the house fuse or open the circuit breaker before beginning the installation. Do not use an extension

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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 This 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.

Direct Wire Method

• The cable must be routed as shown in Cabinet preparation and wire routing (60.96 cm) from the rear wall.

• Use flexible, armored, or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets the wiring requirements for your home and local codes and ordinances.

• Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief.

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on page 8, and extend a minimum of 24 in.

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24 in. (60.96 cm)

from wall

1.5 in. (3.81 cm)

diameter hole (max.)

Ground

Black

White

2.5–3.5 in. (6.5–9.0 cm) from cabinet

Power Cord Method

• Install a 3-prong grounding type receptacle. The wall outlet can be installed in a cabinet or on a wall adjacent to the undercounter space in which the dishwasher is to be installed.

• Use power cord kit (part number 5304504505) under Smart Choice brand marked with Dishwasher Install Kit With Power Cord, available for purchase from an authorized store. The power cord and connections must comply with local codes and ordinances.

• The recommended power cord length is 54 in. (1.4 m) min. and 64 in. (1.6 m) max.

Cabinet preparation and wire routing

• The wiring may enter the opening from either side, the rear, or the floor within the shaded area.

• The electrical connection is on the front right of the dishwasher.

• Drill a 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) maximum diameter hole to run the electrical cable through the wall of the cabinet.

• The hole must be free of sharp edges. If the cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a bushing or rubber grommet.

• Cable direct connections may pass through the same hole as the drain hose and hot water line, but power cords with plugs must pass through a separate hole.

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