
Installation
Built-In
Instructions
Dishwasher
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BEFOREYOU 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 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 - 1to 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
READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
_[_ To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or
injury to persons, the installer must ensure that
the dishwasher iscompletely enclosed at the
time of installation.

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).
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
2 Wood Screws
90 ° Elbow, Ferrule
and Compression
Nut
Waste Tee
Screw Type
Air Gap
Hose Clamps
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2 Color Matched
Toekick Screws
Hand
Shut-Off Thread
Valve Seal
Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord, if
applicable)
Screw Type
Hose Clamp
Wire Nuts (3)
Tape
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
Phil_
Screwdriver
Flashlight
Gloves
Bucket
2
1/4"
and 5/16"
Nutdriver
Safety Glasses
Hole Saw Set
6" Adjustable
nch
Level
Tubing Cutter
Carpenters
Square
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Installation Preparation
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
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• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep and
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17-5/8" to 18"wide. The opening should be 32.5" max. height.
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
1MUSTbe used, Otherwise either Method 1 or Method 2 may
be used, Figure C or Figure D.
A CAUTION"
An air gap MUSTBEUSEDif 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.
• 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" rain. clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B
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Note: ADA installation, (32-1/2") beneath 34" high counter-
tops may be accomplished by adjusting the toekick and
leveling legs.
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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Figure D
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
FORPERSONALSAFETY:Removehouse 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. If the 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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