Whirlpool Dishwasher User Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Undercounter Dishwasher
Q Whirlpool Corporation 1998
(All Rights Reserved)
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death
or electrical shock.
Before you start.. .
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation. It
is the responsibility of the customer to
contact a qualified installer to assure
that the plumbing and electrical
installations are adequate and meet
all national and local codes and
ordinances.
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.
Proper electrical, drain and water supply lines must be
available or must be installed as specified within shaded
area. See Electrical, Water and Drain requirements.
Plumbing and wiring should not cross in front of motor
or dishwasher legs.
Corner location 2” (5 cm)
minimum door to cabinet
or wall
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Electrical ground is required.
See Electrical requirements.
Do Not install dishwasher over
carpeted flooring.
Do Not pinch power supply cord or kink
power supply cable between dishwasher
and cabinet.
Check location where dishwasher will
be installed. The location should provide:
. Easy access to water, electricity and
drainage lines.
l 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.
l Protection so that water inlet valve
and drain cannot freeze.
l %” minimum clearance between motor
and flooring to prevent the motor from
overheating.
1%”
(66 cm)
Minimum
heighl
Openfttg width
Figure 1
- 24” (61 cm) 0
Side view
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(52.7 cm)
20%” -;
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Figure 2
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Enclose dishwasher completely on the top,
sides, and rear.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Read and follow the “Electrical requirements,” “Water
requirements,” and “Drain requirements” sections before
installing dishwasher.
Electrical requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground connector
in terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire,
or electrical shock.
Tools and materials needed for
installation:
l electric drill
l Phillips screwdriver
l 2 adjustable wrenches
l flat-blade screwdriver
l measuring tape
l pliers
l wire stripper and utility knife
l %s” and l/4” nut driver or hex
socket
l pipe wrench
l key hole saw
l tubing cutter (not shown)
l pipe-joint compound
l 3 twist-on wire connectors
for 16-gauge wire
l 90” elbow with 3/e” N.P.T.
external threads on one
end. The size of the other
end must fit your water
supply line.
A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 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.
The dishwasher must be connected with copper wire only.
Wiring methods
Pick one method to follow depending upon your dishwasher
and local codes.
A. Direct wire method (cable con-
necting dishwasher to a junction box)
Recommended grounding method
1.
Disconnect power.
2. Run flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper
cable (with grounding wire) from the fused disconnect,
circuit breaker or junction box through the %I” cabinet
hole to the dishwasher location. The cable must extend
24” from the back wall.
The hole cut through a wood cabinet should be sanded
until smooth.
The hole cut through a metal cabinet must be covered
with a grommet (Part No. 302797), available from your
dealer or parts supplier.
A U.L.-listed strain relief or conduit connector must
be installed at each end of the power supply cable
(at the dishwasher and at the junction box). Wire sizes
(COPPER WIRE ONLY) must conform with the rating
of the dishwasher.
Parts supplied for installation:
l 2 drain hose clamps
l drain hose
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l 2 No. 10 x l/2” Phillips-head
screws
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3. Remove the dishwasher terminal box cover. Connect the
white and black wires of the power supply cable to the
white and black leads in the terminal box with twist-on
wire connectors. (See Figure 3.)
Terminal box
Figure 3
4. Connect the power supply grounding wire to the green,
grounding wire inside the terminal box with a twist-on
wire connector. (See Figure 3.)
5. Replace terminal box cover.
B. Power supply cord method
(connecting dishwasher to outlet)
Local codes may permit the use of a U.L.-listed, flexible,
three-conductor, power supply cord terminated with a
three-prong, grounding-type plug.
It is recommended that cord kit, Part No. 4317624, avail-
able from your dealer or parts supplier, be used. If the cord
kit is not available locally, the flexible cord used must be a
UL-listed, three-conductor, 16-gauge cord that meets the
National Electrical Code ANSVNFPA 70-latest edition, and
all local codes and ordinances. The length of the cord must
not exceed six feet. It must be routed so that it does not
touch the dishwasher motor or the lower portion of the
dishwasher tub. A strain relief (Part No. 596171), available
from your dealer or parts supplier, or a similar part must
be used to secure the flexible cord to the dishwasher frame
or terminal box. The flexible cord must be plugged into a
mating, three-prong, grounding-type wall receptacle
grounded in accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSVNFPA 70-latest edition, and all local codes
and ordinances. Follow the instructions packaged with
the flexible cord.
Dishwashers equipped with a power supply cord
a 3-prong, grounding plug. It must be plugged into a mating,
3-prong, grounding-type receptacle (See electrical require-
ments, page 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. (See Figure 4.)
have
Recommended grounding method
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground connector
in terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire,
or electrical shock.
3-Prong, groundin
wall receptacle
Figure 4
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1.
Have a 3-prong, grounding-type, wall receptacle available or installed by a qualified electrician on the rear or
side wall of a cabinet next to the dishwasher opening.
(See Figure 1, Page 2.)
Pipe must be
free of paint, dirt,
grease. -
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Figure 5
2. For added personal safety, use a separate grounding
wire. Remove terminal box cover. Feed grounding wire
through the hole in the terminal box where the power
cord enters. Connect the separate grounding wire to
the green, grounding screw inside the terminal box.
Connect the other end of the separate grounding wire
to a grounded, metal cold water pipe*. (See Figure 5.)
3. Replace terminal box cover.
Do Not connect to electrical supply until appliance is
permanently grounded.
Do Not ground to a gas supply pipe or hot water pipe.
*Grounded, cold water pipe must have metal continuity to
electrical ground and not be interrupted by plastic, rubber
or other insulating connectors such as hoses, fittings,
washers or gaskets (including water meter or pump).
Any insulating electrical connector should be jumped,
as shown, with a length of No. 4 copper wire securely
clamped to bare metal at both ends.
3. Remove twist-on wire connectors from the power cord
wires and grounding wires. (See Figure 6.)
Terminal Box
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Figure 6
4. Disconnect the stain relief (behind the terminal box) from
the dishwasher frame.
5. Remove power cord, strain relief and terminal box
bushing.
6. See “A. Direct wire method,” pages 3 and 4, for
further instructions.
Water requirements
The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide between
15-l 20 PSI water pressure.
The hot water heater should
be set to deliver 140°F water temperature to the dishwasher for best results.
Use %” O.D. copper tubing or X’ plastic tubing minimum
inlet line. Dishwasher inlet valve has %” internal pipe
threads.
Drain requirements
The drain hose MUST have a high drain loop 20” minimum
ABOVE FLOOR to prevent backflow or water siphoning out
of dishwasher during operation.
If power cord cannot be used...
When local codes do not permit use of a power cord with an
undercounter dishwasher, the power cord must be removed
and dishwasher wired directly. IF THE POWER SUPPLY
CORD IS REMOVED, THE DISHWASHER MUST BE
CONNECTED WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove terminal box cover.
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1 cm) minimum to floor
NOTE:
the drain hose is connected to house plumbing lower than
20” above the floor.
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An air gap MUST BE USED in the high drain loop if
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Drain hose, supplied, meets AHAM DW-1 test standards.
Cut 1%” hole in cabinet wall for drain hose. Additional drain
line, ‘/2” I.D. min. and no longer than 20” (51 cm), can be
used if needed.
Now start.. ,
with dishwasher in kitchen.
1. Rough in water line to the dishwasher cabinet opening
using one of the routing methods shown. Cut ‘/2” (1.3 cm)
hole or larger in cabinet wall for water line.
2. Install a shut-off valve in the water line where it can
be easily used.
4. Cut a 1%” (3.8 cm) maximum hole for power supply cord
or a %” (1.9 cm) 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. 302797) available from
your dealer or parts supplier.
Install wall receptacle on rear or side wall of a cabinet
next to dishwasher opening.
Install a % inch U.L. - listed strain relief to connect the
flexible armored nonmetallic 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” (61 cm) from the back wall.
5.
Remove the four (4) screws attaching the access panel
and toe panel to the dishwasher using a l/4” hex socket,
nut driver or Phillips-head screwdriver. Remove the
access panel and toe panel.
3. Flush water line into a bucket to get rid of any particles
that may clog inlet valve. Turn shut-off valve to the
“OFF” position.
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6. The dishwasher is shipped to be installed in a cabinet
opening with a 34” (86 cm) 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.
Wheel position
Minimum Number Of Turns
cutout
Height (See Illustration)
33%” (86 cm)
341/6"
(86.5 cm)
34%” (87 cm)
34%6"
(87.5
Cm)
Wheel Position To Preadjust
Levelers
1
2
3
4
0
3
6
9
For additional height:
1.
Add shims under the wheels.
2. Turn front levelers (each turn adds
Loosen and then turn front levels the number of times
indicated in the chart.
You may have this type drain connector . . .
l/6"
in height).
Drain hose
shipped inside
Numbers
correspond
to steps.
8. Latch the dishwasher door. Push dishwasher into place,
sliding drain hose through hole cut in cabinet opening.
Do Not pinch power supply cord or kink power
supply cable between dishwasher and cabinet.
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.
9. Connect drain hose to an air gap or waste tee using one
of the recommended or alternate methods.
Cut hose connector to fit if needed
. . .
or this type.
7. Put spring-type drain hose clamp over connector. Push
drain hose onto connector. Use pliers to open and slide
clamp over drain hose and connector. Check for good fit.
If screw-type clamp is supplied instead of spring-type
clamp, use a
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%6"
nutdriver to tighten securely.
If connecting drain hose to an air gap or waste tee, cut
end of drain hose as shown.
Secure drain hose with screw-type hose clamp provided.
Do Not cut drain hose when connecting to a 7/e” disposer
connector.
Knock out plug from disposer inlet.
Secure
drain hose with hose clamp provided.
DO NOT cut ribbed section to shorten drain hose.
Recommended drain hose
connection methods:
Drain hose to air gap to waste tee.
Rubber connect
Part No. 674361
k300096)
Alternate drain hose connection
methods:
Drain hose to waste tee.
Cut hose
connector to fit.
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20” 151 cm1
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clearance
to floor
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Drain hose to air gap to disposer.
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be above
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Waste tee
Part No.
6751491
connector
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clearance
to floor
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Entry must be
above trap.
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If local plumbing codes permit, dishwasher drain hose may
be connected directly to waste tee (Part No. 675149)‘. The
waste tee connection MUST be made ahead of the trap and
a minimum of 20 inches above the floor.
Drain hose to disposer.
.--. Screw-type
clearance I1
to floor
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- Do Not
y cut hose
connector.
E:try must be
above trap
above trap.
Install air gap (Part No. 300096)* according to kit instructions. If other brands of air gaps are used, they should be
checked to make sure they allow for the same water flow.
Connect the air gap to a waste tee (Part No. 675149)’ or
disposer using a rubber connector (Part No. 674381)*.
Most disposers have 7/e” connectors or special
connectors are available at plumbing supply houses.
Be sure to remove the disposer plug before
connecting the drain hose.
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If local plumbing codes permit, dishwasher drain hose
may be connected directly to a disposer. Most disposers
have 7/e” connectors or special connectors are available
at plumbing supply houses.
disposer plug before connecting the drain hose.
*All parts are available through your dealer.
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Be sure to remove the
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