Kenmore 66514214K901, 66514219K900, 66514219K901, 66514213K901, 66514212K900 Installation Guide

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Installation instructions

Undercounter shwasher

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Table of Contents ............................................................................. 2

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Table des matieres ......................................................................... 28

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Table of Contents

Dishwasher Safety ................................. 2

installation Requirements ........................... 3

Tools and parts ................................. 3

Location Requirements .......................... 3

Drain Requirements ............................. 5

Water Supply Requirements ...................... 5

Electrical Requirements .......................... 5

installation instructions ............................. 6

Prepare cabinet opening

using existing utility hookups ..................... 6

Prepare cabinet opening

where there are no existing utility hookups .......... 7

Prepare dishwasher ............................. 9

Make electrical connection ...................... 11

Connect to water supply ........................ 12

Connect to drain ............................... 13

Secure dishwasher in cabinet opening ............ 14

Dishwasher Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow

instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

You need to:

* Slowly open dishwasher door while someone grasps the

rear of the dishwasher. Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. Close dishwasher door until latched.

* Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Install this dishwasher as specified in these instructions.

* Installation should be performed by a qualified service

Tip Over Hazard

Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door.

Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

technician. The dishwasher must be installed to meet all electrical and plumbing national and local codes and

ordinances.

Installation Requirements

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

All installations

Tools needed:

, Pliers

Phillips screwdriver sAs"and 1/4"nut drivers or

hex sockets Measuring tape or ruler

10" adjustable wrench that

opens to 1%" (2.9 cm) Flat-blade screwdriver

Utility knife 2 UL Listed/CSA Approved

twist-on wire connectors

which are the proper size

to connect your household

wiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher

, Small level

In addition, for new installations

Tools needed:

. Cordless drill with 1/2",3/4"

and 11/2'' hole saw bits

. Small tubing cutter . Wire stripper

. 11/2"-2.' screw-type clamp if

connecting to waste-tee

Parts supplied A. 2- drain hose clamps, 1 large and 1 small

B. 2 - # 10 x 1/2"Phillips-head screws C. Drain hose

Flashlight Shallow pan

%" open-end wrench Bath towel

Wood block

Parts needed:

90° elbow with %" N.RT. external threads on one

end. (The other end must fit your water supply line.)

Teflon ®_tape or pipe joint

compound Shims (if installed with

built-up floor) Shallow pan

Parts needed: * Copper tubing (3/8"

recommended) or flexible

stainless steel braided fill

line

* Clamp connector or

conduit connector to fit a 7/8"(2.2 cm) diameter hole

Location Requirements

Do not run drain lines, water 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. Motor should not touch the floor.

Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to dishwasher

against freezing. Damage from freezing is not covered by the warranty.

A side panel kit is available from your dealer for installing your dishwasher at the end of your cabinetry.

A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is available from your dealer for installing underneath the countertop. This may also be obtained by calling

1-800-4MY-HOME. Check location where dishwasher will be installed. The

location must provide:

easy access to water, electricity and drain. convenient access for loading and unloading dishes.

Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance

between the side of the dishwasher door and the 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: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be securely attached to the floor.

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 shown in the "Cutout dimensions" section.

Helpful Tip: If the floor in the dishwasher opening is uneven (example: tile flooring only partway into opening), you will need to be exact in measuring dimensions and in leveling dishwasher.

Make sure all these parts are included. If not included, call

1-800-4MY-HOME.

See separate parts list for accessories available for your dishwasher.

1-@ Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and

Company. 3

Product dimensions

337/8"

(86 cm) min.

Cutout dimensions

24" (61 cm)*

4 cm) min.*

_ 203A '' (52.7 cm) _

*to front of door frame

SIDE VIEW

237/8" (60.6 cm)

REAR VIEW

(5.1 cm) (5.1 cm)

Cut holes in shaded area of cabinet walls or floor as specified below:

water line - 1/2" (1.3 cm) drain line - 11/2`` (3.8 cm) direct wire -3/4" (1.9 cm)

power supply cord - 11/2`` (3.8 cm)

<Measured from the lowest point on the underside of countertop.

*<Minimum, measured from narrowest point of opening.

5'* (12.7 cm)

Drain Requirements

Electrical Requirements

Use the new drain hose supplied with your dishwasher. If this is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) that meets all current

AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and

detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of

the dishwasher.

Connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above the floor. It is recommended that the

drain hose either be looped up and securely fastened

to the underside of the counter, or be connected to an

air gap.

c_ _ air gap

, Use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to house

plumbing lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above subfloor or

floor.

, Use 1/2"minimum I.D. drain line fittings.

Water Supply Requirements

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

pressure.

, 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher. ,3/8" O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or

flexible stainless steel braided fill line (V2"minimum

plastic tubing is not recommended).

, A 90° elbow with 3/8"N.RT. external pipe threads on

one end.

Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of water inlet valve.

Contact a qualified electrician. Assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in

conformance with all national and local codes and ordinances.

You must have:

120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp., fused electrical

supply. Copper wire only.

We recommend:

A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. A separate circuit.

If direct wiring dishwasher:

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 strain relief method provided with house wiring junction box or install a UL Listed/CSA Approved clamp connector to the house wiring junction box. If using conduit, use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief.

If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord: * Use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part Number 4317824)

marked for use with dishwashers. Kit contents include:

- Volex, Inc., UL Listed 16 gauge 3 wire power supply cord with 3 prong grounded plug.

- Neer C-500 7/8"strain relief.

- 3 wire connectors.

- Part Number 302797 grommet

Follow the kit instructions for installing the power supply cord.

* 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.

Installation instructions

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1. Disconnect power.

2. Turn off water supply.

Prepare cabinet opening using existing utility hookups

Follow the steps in this section if you are installing the dishwasher in an existing cabinet opening with utility

hookups. If you are installing the dishwasher in a cabinet opening

that does not have hookups, follow the steps under

"Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups" section.

1. Check that the water line reaches to the

front left of opening where the water

connection will be

made.

2. Check that the direct

wire reaches to the front right of opening 6" (15.2cm)

where the electrical ......._

connection will be made.

If the water line and the direct wire reach far enough into

the opening, proceed to the next section, "Install the drain

hose." If they do not reach far enough, follow the steps under "Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups."

Install the drain hose

iMPORTANT." Always use a new drain hose even when

installing a new replacement dishwasher.

1. Drill a 11/2.' (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or floor on the side of the opening closest to the sink.

2. Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer using one of the following methods:

, Option 1, Waste disposer - with air gap , Option 2, No waste disposer - with air gap

, Option 3, Waste disposer- no air gap* , Option 4, No waste disposer- no air gap*

*Anairgap isrecommended.

Helpful Tip: To reduce the vibration of the hose, keep

the hose away from the floor and the edge of the hole

where it passes through the cabinet.

Option 1, Waste disposer - with air gap:

1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).

2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type clamp. If the drain hose was cut, use a 11/2'' to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.

3. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screw-

type clamps* to connect air gap to disposer inlet. This connection must be before the drain trap and at

least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed.

drain hose- cut here if needed

rubber hose connector

gap

spring-type clamp

drain trap

Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to the

front center of opening where drain connection will be made.

*Parts available from local plumbing supply stores.

hose

drain hose

Option 2, No waste disposer - with air gap:

1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).

2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type clamp. If the drain hose was cut, use a 11/2'' to 2"

(3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.

3. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screw- type clamps* to connect air gap to waste tee.

This connection must be before the drain trap and at

least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher

will be installed.

drain hose- cut here if needed

rubber hose

connector

Option 4, No waste disposer - no air gap:

1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).

2. Attach drain hose to waste tee with 11/2'' to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clampL

This connection must be before the drain trap and at

least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose

be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of

the counter.

drain hose-

_ cuthereif needed

gap

large spring-type

drain trap _ hose

Insert drain hose through

drain

hole cut in cabinet to the

front center of opening where drain connection

will be made.

*Parts available from local plumbing supply stores.

Option 3, Waste disposer - no air gap:

1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Do not cut end of drain hose.

2. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large spring- type clamp.

This connection must be before the drain trap and at

least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher

will be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose

be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of

the counter.

large spring-type clamp

_ain hose

3, Insert drain hose

drain hose

through hole cut in cabinet to the front

center of opening where drain connection

will be made.

waste/ I f _ "_

tee LJq I

I _1_1 I I E_ drain [ k_ ]1_ _ hose

dra'ntrap-----_ J 1 I

3, Insert drain hose

through hole cut in

cabinet to the front center of opening

where drain connection will be made.

*Parts available from local plumbing supply stores.

Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups

Electrical connection

Option1, Direct wire method:

Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route wire into the cabinet opening from the right side.

1. Drill a 3/4"(1.9 cm) optional preferred I hole in right-hand locations locations

cabinet side, rear or floor. Preferred and

optional locations are shown.

2. Wood cabinet: Sand hole until smooth.

Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet, (Part Number 302797 - not provided.)

Run wire into house wiring junction box.

Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved clamp connector (strain relief) for flexible-type wire. If installing conduit,

attach a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief to

the junction box.

Run other end of wire

through cabinet hole.

Cable must extend to the right front of cabinet

opening.

Option 2, Power supply cord method:

NOTE: A mating, three prong, ground-type wall receptacle is required in a cabinet next to the dishwasher opening.

1. Drill a 11/2" (3.8 cm) hole in

optional preferred locations locations

the cabinet rear or side. Preferred

and optional

locations are

shown.

2. Wood cabinet:

Sand hole until smooth.

Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet (Part Number

302797) included with power supply cord kit.

Install the water line

Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through the left side of cabinet opening will make water connection easier.

Drill a minimum 1/2"(1.3 cm) hole in the cabinet side, rear or floor. Preferred and optional locations are

shown.

preferred optional locations locations

2. Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer using one of the following methods:

Option 1, Waste disposer- with air gap Option 2, No waste disposer- with air gap

Option 3, Waste disposer- no air gap* Option 4, No waste disposer- no air gap*

*An air gap is recommended.

Helpful Tip: To reduce the vibration of the hose, keep

the hose away from the floor and the edge of the hole

where it passes through the cabinet.

Option 1, Waste disposer - with air gap:

1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).

2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type clamp. If the drain hose was cut, use a 11/2'' to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.

3. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screw-

type clamps* to connect air gap to disposer inlet. This connection must be before the drain trap and at

least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed.

drain hose- cut here if needed

rubber hose

connector

gap

Measure overall length copper

of copper tubing tubing

requi red.

Attach copper tubing to the water line with a

manual shutoff valve.

Slowly feed copper tubing through hole in cabinet. Copper tubing will bend and kink easily, so be gentle. The copper tubing should be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to dishwasher inlet on

the front left of the dishwasher.

Turn water shutoff valve to "ON" position. Flush water

into a shallow pan to get rid of particles that may clog

the inlet valve.

Turn shutoff valve to "OFF" position.

Install the drain hose

iMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose.

1. Drill a 11/2"(3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or floor on

the side of the opening closest to the sink.

drain trap

Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to the

front center of opening where drain connection

will be made.

*Parts available from local plumbing

supply stores

spring-type clamp

hose

Option 2, No waste disposer - with air gap:

1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).

2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type clamp. If the drain hose was cut, use a 11/2'' to 2"

(3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.

3. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screw- type clamps* to connect air gap to waste tee.

This connection must be before the drain trap and at

least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher

will be installed.

drain hose- cut here if needed

rubber hose

connector

Option 4, No waste disposer - no air gap:

1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).

2. Attach drain hose to waste tee with 11/2'' to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp *.

This connection must be before the drain trap and at

least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose

be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of

the counter.

drain hose-

_ cut here if needed

gap

large spring-type

drain trap_

Insert drain hose through

drain hose

hole cut in cabinet to the

front center of opening where drain connection

will be made.

<Parts available from local plumbing

supply stores.

Option 3, Waste disposer - no air gap:

1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Do not cut end of drain hose.

2. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large spring- type clamp.

This connection must be before the drain trap and at

least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher

will be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose

be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of

the counter.

large spring-type

r _ drain hose

waste/ ! f _ "_ _:_

1 _ I I E_ drain [ k_ ]1_ _ hose

dra,ntrap -_-_ _/ [ [

Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to the

front center of opening where drain connection

will be made.

*Parts available from local plumbing

supply stores.

Prepare dishwasher

Tip Over Hazard

Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door.

Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

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Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to the

front center of opening where drain connection

will be made.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Helpful Tip: Put cardboard under dishwasher until it is

installed in cabinet opening. The cardboard will help

avoid damage to floor covering during installation.

Use two or more people to grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and put dishwasher on its back.

2. Removethe2topscrewsandthe2bottomscrews attachingaccesspanelandlowerpaneltodishwasher

usinga1/4"hexsocket,nutdriverorPhillips

screwdriver.

3. Remove panels and set panels aside on a covered surface.

4. Check that grounding clip is attached to the lower

panel.

grounding clip

bottom screw

top

_-- screw

bottom __ top

screw

Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to

floor where dishwasher will be installed (you need the lowest

point). Check chart for that height opening. Put wheels in the required position.

Minimum

cutout height

34" (86.4 cm) 34½" (86.7 cm) 345/16"(87.2 cm) 34½" (87.6 cm)

9. Turn both front leveler legs to the same height.

Wheel

position

1 2 3 4

5. Apply Teflon ®_tape or pipe

water inlet valve

joint compound to 90° elbow fitting and connect fitting to

water inlet valve.

6. Tighten elbow until snug, and

be sure that it faces to the rear.

7. Remove terminal box cover.

- If you are direct wiring: Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved clamp connector to the terminal box. If

using conduit, use a UL Listed!CSA Approved strain relief.

- If you are installing a power supply cord kit, do so

now, following kit instructions. The power supply cord kit must be UL Listed and marked for use with

dishwashers (that is, Power Supply Cord

Kit Part Number 4317824).

_ terminal

_ box cover

dishwasher wires

front leg

Move dishwasher into cabinet opening

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install

dishwasher.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Using two or more people, stand the dishwasher up.

Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of the door panel.

Tilt dishwasher backward on wheels

and move dishwasher close to cabinet opening. Do not push on

the front of the panel or on the

console--they may dent.

If dishwasher has a power supply cord, insert power supply cord into hole cut into

cabinet. If using direct wire, check that it is on the right front

side of opening.

Check that water line is on the left side of opening and drain hose is near the center of the hole in the cabinet.

Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening. Do not kink or pinch copper tubing, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between

dishwasher and cabinet. Helpful Tip: Once the dishwasher is in position, you

may have to support the front of the dishwasher by raising, lowering or shimming front feet.

Remove cardboard from under dishwasher.

Using the precut slots in the insulation, attach the insulation to the sides of the tub using the molded

hooks on each side of the tub.

NOTE: It is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet

opening. Do not remove insulation blanket--the blanket

reduces the sound level.

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

Check door spring tension

Make Electrical Connection

With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it from tipping, open and close the door a few times. If the

door closes or falls open under its own weight, the door tension will need to be adjusted.

= If the door closes too quickly, decrease the spring

tension by moving the spring end toward the front of the dishwasher.

= If the door falls open, increase the spring tension by

moving the spring end toward the back of the

dishwasher.

=Springs should be in the same notches on left and

right sides.

spring move

spring end

Level the dishwasher

Align front of dishwasher door panel with cabinet doors. You may need to adjust alignment to be even with your cabinets.

Helpful Tip: Prop up one side of frame to hold dishwasher up off floor when adjusting front legs.

With some installations, it may be easier to adjust the

front leg using the 3Ae"hex head.

Check "Electrical requirements" section.

You need to:

have the correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method.

If you are:

direct wiring, use Option 1

Option 1, Direct wire method

1. Route the power supply cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub.

2. Pull the direct wire through hole in terminal box.

Helpful Tip:

Select the proper size twist-on

connectors to connect your household ..................._'_

wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. _ ....

* Insert wire ends into UL Listed!CSA

Approved twist-on connector. Do not

pre-twist bare wire.

* Twist connector. * Gently tug on wires to be sure both

are secured.

Connect the wires as follows using twist-on connectors

sized to connect direct wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wi re:

Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor.

Close and latch the door, and place level against the front panel. Check that dishwasher is plumb. If needed, adjust leveling leg or add shims under rear wheel until dishwasher is plumb.

4. Repeat for other side of dishwasher. NOTE: Shims must be securely

attached to floor to prohibit their

movement when the dishwasher is

operated.

5. Place level againsttop front

opening of tub. Check that dishwasher is level from side to

side. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is level.

Power supply wire: Terminal box wire:

wh ite_-wh ite

black--black

ground wire ground connector

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector

in terminal box.

Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

4. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector

and under the washer.

Securely tighten ground connector.

ground wire

washer

ground connector

Electrical Shock Hazard

ground wire

Tighten clamp connector or

conduit connector screws.

7. Reinstall terminal box cover with

screws

wires inside terminal box.

The cover must be outside the box

on the left side.

8. Make sure no wires are pinched by cover.

Option 2, Power supply cord method

1. Route the power supply cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub.

2. Pull the direct wire through hole in terminal box.

Helpful Tip: , Select the proper size twist-on

connectors to connect your household _::_ i_, wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring.

'\L}

, Insert wire ends into ULListed!CSA _ _'__

Approved twist-on connector. Do not _'_:0' ' pre-twist bare wire.

, Twist connector.

Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured.

3. Connect the wires as follows using twist-on connectors sized to connect po\/er supply cord to 16-gauge

dishwasher wire:

Power supply wire: Terminal box wire:

white--white

black--black

ground wire--ground connector

Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector

in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

4. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector

and under the washer.

5. Securely tighten ground connector.

)_,, _ _J ground wire washer

[_-_ 0 ,L__ _ .... ground

ground wire "_---_

6. Tighten clamp connector or screws conduit connector screws.

Reinstall terminal box cover with

wires inside terminal box. The cover must be outside the box

on the left side.

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8. Make sure no wires are pinched by cover.

9. Do not plug the dishwasher cord into the outlet until instructed to do so.

10. Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub.

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