Whirlpool 3369092 User Manual

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Undercounter

Part No, 3369092

Rev. A

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for future reference,

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inspector’s use,

Dishwasher

Before you start...

Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified installer to assure that electrical and plumbing installations meet all national and local codes and ordinances.

Electrical ground. is required. See “Electrical requirements. II

DO NOT pinch power supply cord or kink power supply cable between dishwasher and cabinet.

DO NOT install dishwasher over carpeted flooring.

V 24” depth y

Cut openings Water line: l/2” hole or larger. Drain line: 1 - l/2” hole

or larger.

Power supply cord: 1 - l/2” max.

hole. cord hole cut

Direct wiring: 3/4” min. hole.

Proper electrical, drain and water supply lines must be available or must be installed as specified within shaded area. Plumbing and wiring should not cross in front of motor or dishwasher legs. See Electrical, Water and Drain requirements.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Grommet

required for

electrical

cable or

power supply

in a metal

cabinet.

The unshaded area must be free

Electrical outlet must be installed

of pipes or wires.

in an adjacent cabinet.

Corner location 2” min. door to cabinet or wall -

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24”

..L -1

-23-7/B” width B

34” min.

underside

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

Easy access to water, electricity and

drainage lines.

Convenient loading -the best position is left or right of kitchen sink.

Opening that is square for proper dishwasher operation and appearance.

Cabinet front that is perpendicular to floor.

Protection so that water inlet valve and drain cannot freeze.

l/4” minimum clearance between motor and flooring to prevent motor from overheating.

Electrical Shock Hazard

It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician to assure that the electrical installation

is adequate and is in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 -

latest edition* and

all local codes and ordinances.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in electrical shock or other personal injury.

Electrical wiring and components must not contact any plumbing material or drain hose.

Cabinet opening must completely enclose sides, top and back of dishwasher.

Failure to do so may result in personal injury from exposed wiring.

Personal Injuryy;o$ct Damage

Figure

33-7/a”

min.

height

‘Side view

+ 20.3/4” *

Tools and materials needed for installation:

electric drill

Phillips screwdriver

2 adjustable wrenches

pliers

measuring tape

flat-blade screwdriver

pipe wrench

keyhole saw

tubing cutter (not shown)

pipe-joint compound

5116” and l/4”

driver or hex socket

gloves

90” elbow with 3/B” N.P.T. external threads on one end. The size of the other end must fit your water supply line.

Parts supplied for

installation:

2 drain hose clamps

2, No.-10 x l/2” Phillips-head screws

drain hose

Remove parts from bag. Check that all parts were supplied.

Electrical requirements

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrical ground is required on this

appliance.

. If cold water pipe is interrupted by

plastic, non-metallic gaskets or other insulating materials, Do Not use for grounding.

Do Not ground to a gas pipe.

Do Not modify the power supply cord plug. If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in electrical shock.

Do Not use an extension cord with this appliance.

Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Failure to follow these instructions

could result in serious injury or death.

If codes permit and a separate grounding wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate.

A 120-volt, 60.Hz, AC-only, 15or 20. ampere, fused electrical supply is required. Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided

Avoid opening dishwasher door before dishwasher is installed.

Dishwasher, before it is installed, may tip over when door is opened, resulting in personal injury or product damaae.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

*National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

Read and follow the “Electrical requirements”, “Water requirements” and “Drain requirements” sections before installing dishwasher.

Recommended grounding method

For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, 3-prong, grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

- latest edition* and all local codes and ordinances. (See Figure 3.) If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded, 3-prong, wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

3-prong,

grounding-type

wall receptacle

3-pron

groundi

plug

power supply

cord

IF POWER CORD CANNOT BE USED...

When local codes do not permit use of a power supply cord with an undercounter dishwasher, the power supply cord must be removed and dishwasher wired directly. To direct wire this product, order kit #4317979. Electrical connections must be contained within the terminal box and meet all local codes and ordinances.

IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS REMOVED, THE DISHWASHER MUST BE CONNECTED WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY.

groundrn<

prong

Figure 3

Panel A

Water

Requirements

The hot water line to the dishwasher

must provide between 15 - 120 psi water

pressure. The hot water heater should be set to deliver 140°F water temperature to the dishwasher for best results.

Use 3/8” O.D. copper tubing or l/2” plastic tubing minimum inlet line. Dishwasher inlet valve has 3/8” N.P.T. internal pipe thread

Drain Requfrements

The drain hose MUST have a high drain loop, 20” minimum ABOVE FLOOR, to prevent

backflow or water siphoning out of dishwasher during operation.

NOTE: An air gap MUST BE USED in the high drain loop if the drain hose is connected to house plumbing lower than 20” above the floor.

Drain hose, supplied, meets AHAM DW- 1 test standards. Cut l-1/2” hole in cabinet wall for drain hose. Additional drain line (a minimum of l/2” I.D. and no longer than 20’) can be used if needed.

Now start...

with dishwasher in kitchen.

alternate waterline locations

Rough in water line to the dishwasher cabinet opening using one of the routing methods shown. Cut l/2” or larger hole in cabinet wall for water line.

Install a

shutoff valve in the

water line where it

can be easily used.

get rid of any particles that may clog inlet valve. Turn shutoff valve to the “OFF” position.

Flush water line into a bucket to

ove 4 screws.

Remove the 4 screws attaching access panel and toe panel to dishwasher using a l/4” hex socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver. Remove access panel and toe panel.

n The dishwasher is shipped to be

installed in cabinet opening with a 34” height. Measure height of cabinet

opening from the front edge of the

underside of cabinet opening to floor. Check chart for that height opening. Put the wheels in the required position. The dishwasher should be installed as level as possible from front to back.

Loosen and then turn front levelers the number of times indicated in the chart.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical power at the

service panel (fuse box or circuit

breaker box). Failure to do so could result in serious

injury or death.

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electrical

Min. cutout Height

33-710” 34-1116” 2 34-114” 3 34-7116”

For additional height:

I. Add shims under the wheels.

2. Turn front levelers (each turn adds l/16” in height).

You may have this type drain

connector...

Wheel Number

Position Of Turns

(See

Illustration)

1 0

To Adjust

Levelers

3 6 9

2-l/2”

Cut a 1- l/2” maximum hole for power supply cord or a 3/4” minimum hole for direct wiring in the cabinet or floor for the electrical wiring to pass through. If this hole is cut in a wood cabinet, sand the hole until it is smooth. If the hole is cut in a metal cabinet, the hole must be covered by a grommet (Part No. 3027971, available from your dealer or parts supplier.

Install wall receptacle on rear or side

wall of a cabinet next to dishwasher opening as indicated by the shaded areas shown. Plug dishwasher power supply cord into this receptacle.

For direct wiring install a 3/4” U. L.-listed conduit connector to connect the flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper cable (with grounding wire> to the fused disconnect, circuit breaker or junction

box. Run the cable through the hole in the cabinet opening. The cable should extend 24” from the back wall.

w Put spring-type drain hose clamp over connector. Push drain hose onto connector. Use pliers to open clamp and slide clamp over drain hose and connector. Check that drain hose is

secure.

If screw-type clamp is supplied instead

of spring-type clamp, use a 5/l 6” nut driver to tighten drain hose securely to connector.

Panel B

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