Whirlpool 801 User Manual
Undercounter
Dishwasher
Power cord models
Part No. 3369689
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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.
Keep cardboard shlpplng base or
plywood under dlshwasher until It ls
Installed, or slide dlshwasher onto
cardboard or hardboard betore
movlng It across the tloor.
The cardboard or hardboard will
help protect tloor coverlng when
dlshwasher Is moved across the
tloor durlng Installation.
Side view
- 24” (61
r
cm)
1
33-7lafq
(86 cm)
min.
Important:
Observe all governlng codes
and ordinances.
It is your responsibility to:
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Comply with the installation
specifications and dimensions.
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Properly install dishwasher.
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Make sure you have everything
necessary for proper installation.
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Contact a qualified installer to
insure that the electrical and
plumbing installations meet all
national and local codes and
ordinances.
Rear view
23-718” (60.6 cm)
recessed width
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Built-in opening
reaujrrements
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrical wiring, water supply
line, and drain line must not
contact any exposed terminals of
the dishwasher wiring.
Cabinet opening must completely
enclose sides, top and back of
dishwasher.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death or
electrical shock.
Do Not run water or drain lines or
electrical wiring where they can
cross in front of or contact
dishwasher motor or legs.
Do Not install dishwasher over
carpeted flooring.
Do Not kink the power supply cable
between the dishwasher and
cabinet.
Protect dlshwasher and water lines
leadlng to dlshwasher against
freezlng. Damage from freezlng Is
not covered by the warranty.
Lorner
location 2” (5.1 cm)
minimum
door to cabinet
or wall.
Cut openings Water line:
l/2” (1.3 cm)
;;gy;pe.
1 -l/2” (3.8
or lar 3 er hole.
Direc wiring:
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Grommet
(Part No.
3027971
required tar
electrical
cable hole
cut in metal
cabinet.
cm)
au
cm)
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‘ ‘;” ““I’,
2-l/2”-
(6.4
I-
I
cm) J
,” /(12.7cm)
Unshaded area must be
free ot pipes, wires, and
drain hose. Electrical
outlet must be installed 4- 24”in an adjacent cabinet,
it needed.
e 6” 6”
(15.2 cm)
Llo”
(25.4 cm)
Proper electrical, drain and water
supply lines must be available or
must be installed, as specified,
within the shaded area. See
“Electrical requirements,” ‘Water
requirements,” and “Drain
requirements” sections.
Important: Observe all
governing codes and
ordinances.
It is recommended that the
electrical, drain and water supply
lines be located as close to the rear
wall as possible.
Check the locatlon where the
dishwasher will be installed. The
location must provide:
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Easy access to water, electricity
and drainage lines.
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Convenient loading - the best
location is to the left or right of the
kitchen sink.
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Square opening for proper
dishwasher operation and
appearance.
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Cabinet front that is perpendicular
to the floor.
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Protection so that the water inlet
valve and drain cannot freeze.
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l/4” (0.64 cm) minimum clearance
between the motor and the
flooring to prevent the motor from
overheating.
For installations where the dishwasher
will be left unused and subject to
freezing temperatures, see the
“Storing Your Dishwasher” or “Moving
or winterizing your dishwasher”
section of the dishwasher Use and
Care Guide.
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(61 cm)
’ 11
(a6Ycm)
min. trom
zm)
underside
Of
countertop
(15.2 cm)
It-
(12.: cm)\r ‘t,
Parts su Ifed
for insta ation:
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2 drain hose clamps
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2 No.-10 x l/2” Phillips-head screws
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drain hose
Remove parts from bag. Check that
all parts were supplied.
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Tools and
materials required
for hstaIIation:
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electric drill
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Phillips screwdriver
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2 adjustable wrenches
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flat-blade screwdriver
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measuring tape
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pliers
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pipe wrench
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keyhole saw
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90” elbow with 318” N.P.T.
external threads on one end. The
size of the other end must fit your
water supply line.
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tubing cutter
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pipe-joint compound
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wire stripper and utility knife
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5/16” and l/4” nut driver or hex
socket
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3 twist-on wire connectors for
16.gauge wire
l gloves
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safety glasses
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Electrical requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect grounding wire to green
grounding nut in terminal box.
Do Not ground to a gas supply
pipe.
Do Not connect dishwasher to
electrical supply until appliance is
permanently grounded.
Do Not have a fuse in the neutral
or grounding circuit.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death or
electrical shock.
Check with a qualified electrician if
you are not sure dishwasher is
properly grounded.
It is the customer’s responsibility:
To contact a qualified
electrician.
To assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and in
conformance with all national
and all local codes and
ordinances.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only,
15ampere. fused electrical supply
is required. Time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker is recommended. It
is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this dishwasher
be provided.
Grounding instructions
Dlshwasher must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wlrlng
system, or an equlpment-groundlng
conductor must be run with the
clrcult conductors and connected
to the equlpment-groundlng
terminal or lead on the dlshwasher.
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 all national and
all local codes and ordinances. 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.
The receptacle should be installed
on the rear or side wall of the
cabinet next to the dishwasher
opening.
&prong, grounding-type
wall receptacle, m
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
all national and all local codes
and ordinances.
IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS
REMOVED, THE DISHWASHER MUST
BE CONNECTED WITH COPPER WIRE
ONLY.
and meet
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Water
Water line
requirements
All solder connectlons must be
made before the wafer line Is
connected to the dlshwasher to
prevent damage to Inlet valve.
Do Not solder wlthln 6 Inches
(15 cm) of the Inlet valve. The
plastic part of the Inlet valve could
be damaged.
The hot water line to the
dishwasher must provide between
15-l 20 psi (103-827 kPa) water
pressure.
The hot wafer heater should be set
to deliver 120°F (49°C) wafer
temperature to the dlshwasher for
best results.
Use 3/8” (9.5 mm) O.D. copper
tubing or l/2” plastic tubing
minimum inlet line. Dishwasher inlet
valve has 3/8” internal pipe thread.
connection
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at the
fuse box or circuit breaker box
before installing dishwasher.
Failure to follow this instruction
can result in death or electrical
shock.
1
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Dlsconnecf the electrlcal
power supply. Put on gloves and
safety glasses.
cabinet
wall
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cm)
(5. l-cm)
2
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Cut a l/2” (1.3 cm) minimum
hole in cabinet rear wall or floor for
water line.
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Rough in water line through
the l/2” (1.3 cm) minimum hole to
dishwasher cabinet opening.
4
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Install a shutoff valve
in the water line where it
can be easily used.
5
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Flush water line into a bucket
to get rid of any particles that may
clog the inlet valve. Turn the
shutoff valve to ‘OFF” position.
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Check that there are no
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sharp bends or kinks in the water
line that may restrict the water
flow.
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Drain requirements
The drain hose must connect to the
house plumblng at a mlnlmum of
20 Inches (50.8 cm) above the
floor. Thls will prevent backflow or
water slphonlng out of dlshwasher
durlng operatlon.
If the draln hose Is routed to a
connectlon point less than 20
Inches (50.8 cm) above the floor,
the draln hose must form a loop
20 Inches (50.8 cm) above the
rloor. An alr gap must be used In
the hlgh draln loop.
Do Not klnk draln hose and copper
tublng.
Do Not use draln hose or flttlngs
that are less than l/2 Inches
(1.3 cm) I.D.
The drain hose
should be l/2”
(1.3 cm) minimum I.D.
flexible hose and no
longer than 20 feet
(6 m). Flexible hose must be
resistant to heat and detergent.
Flexible hose is available through
your local plumbing, hardware
and automotive supply stores.
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connectlon to an alr gap Is
required,
300096) is available from your local
parts dealer. If another brand air
gap is used, it should be checked
to make sure it allows for the same
water flow.
Install air gap according to kit
instructions.
an air gap kit (Part No.
If connecting to a disposer,
remove disposer knockout or plug
before connecting draln Ilne.
Connect the air gap to a waste
tee or disposer using a rubber
connector. Most disposers have
7/8” connectors, or special
connectors are available from
local plumbing supply sources,
20” (50.8 cm)
min. to floor
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Drain connection
H Cut a l-l /2” (3.8 cm) hole in
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cabinet wall for the drain hose.
Important:
Remove the disposer knockout
plug before connecting the draln
hose.
Cut hose connector to fit if needed.
Ldrain hose connector
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Attach drain to an air gap,
2
waste tee or waste disposer. See
“Recommended methods, fl and
‘Alternate methods.”
If connecting drain hose to an air
gap or waste tee, cut end of drain
hose as shown.
hose when connecting to a 718”
disposer connector.
ribbed section to shorten drain
hose.
Secure drain hose with screw- or
spring-type clamp provided.
. Rough in drain line to cabinet
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opening through l-l /2” (3.8 cm)
hole in cabinet wall.
Recommended methods:
7-i-n
Do
Not cut drain
Do Not
sorina-
cut
kut’hose
connector
to fit.
must be
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:z minimum
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i;i clearance
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to floor
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3 Install air gap according to kit
3; instructions, If other brands of
2. air gaps are used, they should
$$ be checked to make sure they
:i$: allow for the same air flow.
..,.. . . .
3 Connect the air gap
$2 waste tee or disposer using a
2’; rubber connector.
$$ Most disposers have 718”
~3:; connectors or special
;:$ connectors are available at
z plumbing supply houses.
above trap.
to a
3:; Knock out disposer Inlet plug
from Inlet.
ir
Inlet plug rails
lnslde dlSpOSer,
you must
remove Inlet
plug before
connecting
draln hose. If
disposer Is
already Installed In
sink, you may need to take out
disposer to remove Inlet plug.
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Fii;i;‘;l 10 floor
Alternate methods:
Installation steps
With dishwasher in kitchen.
wpw to fit.
clearance
to floor
If local plumbing codes permit,
dishwasher drain hose may be
connected directly to waste
tee. The waste tee connection
MUST be made ahead of the
1 k%c$$%?$~~kk%~e
connector.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at the
fuse box or circuit breaker box
before installing dishwasher.
Make sure that the water supply
line, drain hose, and wiring do not
touch any exposed terminals of
the dishwasher wiring.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death or
electrical shock.
Keep cardboard shlpplng base or
plywood under dlshwasher until It ls
Installed, or slide dlshwasher onto
cardboard or hardboard before
movlng It across the rloor.
The cardboard or hardboard will
help protect rloor coverlng when
dlshwasher Is moved across the
tloor durlng Installation.
Min.
Cutout
Height
34” (86.4 cm) 1
34-l 18” (86.7 cm) 2
34-5/l& (87.2 cm) 3
34-112” (87.4 cm) 4
For additional height:
1. Add shims under the wheels.
2. Turn front levelers. Each turn than es
height by approximately l/16” (0. 6 cm).
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Measure height of cabinet
2
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.
Loosen and then turn front levelers
the number of times indicated in
the chart. The dishwasher should
be installed as level as possible
from front to back.
Wheel
Position
(See
Illustration) Levelers
Number
Of Turns
To Adjust
9
6
3
0
9
To prevent damage to tloor coverlng,
tllt dlshwasher backwards on wheels
when movlng across tloor.
clearance to
floor
If local plumbing codes permit,
dishwasher drain hose may be
connected directly to disposer.
Most disposers have 7/8”
connectors or special
connectors are available at
plumbing supply houses.
above trap.
Knock out disposer Inlet plug
tram Inlet. It Inlet plug
tails lnslde disposer,
you must remove
Inlet plug betore
connecting draln
hose. It disposer Is
already Installed In
sink, you may need
take out
dlSDOSer
to
remove lnlei plug.
panel
1
access panel and toe panel to dish
washer using a l/4” hex socket, nut
driver or Phillips screwdriver. Remove
access panel and toe panel. Make
sure that grounding clip stays
attached to access panel. Set panels
aside on a protective surface.
‘grounding clip
Make
sure
attached to access panel.
H Remove the 4 screws attaching
this clip stays
w Latch
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dishwasher
door. Push
dishwasher
into t3lace.
slidi6g drain
hose through hole cut in cabinet
opening.
Do not klnk power supply cable
between dlshwasher and cabinet.
It dlshwasher ls equipped wlth a tub
collar and does not tlt In cabinet
openlng or cabinet openlng Is less
than 24 Inches (61 cm) wide,
partially pull dishwasher out of
cabinet. Start at one side of
dishwasher and pull tub collar off of
dishwasher. Completely remove tub
collar and save. Push dishwasher
back into cabinet opening.
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4
w Check that front leveling legs
are firmly against the floor. Align
dishwasher door with cabinet
doors, so that spacing is the same
on both sides.
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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Open
dishwasher door
and remove all
shipping
materials.
Remove bottom
rack. Place a
newspaper, large
sheet of paper or a towel over
bottom of dishwasher to prevent
screws or other items from
dropping into the pump area
when securing dishwasher to
countertop.
eaual
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w Open dishwasher door
approximately 3” (8 cm) and
check for equal spacing between
inner door and tub sides. If
necessary, loosen screws that
fasten dishwasher to countertop
and shift tub. Tighten screws.
Remove newspaper or towel from
bottom of dishwasher.
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Connect water pipe or tubing
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directly to water inlet valve.
Do Not allow pipe or tubing to
cross in front of or contact
dishwasher motor or legs. Turn
water supply on and check for
leaks.
You may
have this
type drain
connector
L-shaped
or this type.
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changed or custbm panels
installed, change panels now. See
‘To change door panel colour”
and ‘To change access panel
colour” sections, Pages 9-l 2.
11.
Check dishwasher door for
operation. Door should close easily
without slamming and should not
fall open or shut from its own
weight. If necessary, close door
and adjust both door springs by
moving end of springs to different
slots in the dishwasher base.
If colour Dane1 is to be
--
proper
screks No. IO x l/2”
Do Not drop screws
into tub.
6
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The dishwasher
secured to countertop to prevent
tipping when dishwasher door is
opened.
Secure dishwasher to countertop
with two No. 10 x l/2” Phillips-head
screws from parts bag.
must
be
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9
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Put spring-type drain hose
clamp over c&ri&tor. Push drain
hose onto connector. Use pliers to
open clamp over drain hose and
connector. Check that drain hose
is secure.
If screw-type clamp is used instead
of spring-type clamp, use a 5/l 6”
nut driver to tighten drain hose
securely to connector.
To minimize noise and vibration,
route drain hose to avoid contact
with door springs, motor, water line,
cabinet or flooring. Do Not run
drain hose over top of tub.
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