Whirlpool DU018DWJX0 Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

For the 18" Built-In Dishwasher and Front Color Panels

Printed in USA 154384801/8051624

Before You Begin

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

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

This is the safety alert symbol.
All safety messages follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words

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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.

DO NOT INSTALL DISHWASHER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. FOR YOUR
SAFETY, PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Please read this book completely beforeyou begin. These instructions will help you anticipate water,

electrical, and drain connections, and will help you select the best location for your dishwasher. Installation tips

are located on page 3.

NOTE: Observe all local codes and ordinances for electrical and plumbing connections when
installing your new dishwasher. All electrical and plumbing work should be performed by qualified

persons.

Plan the Installation

Locate the dishwasher where there is easy access to existing water, drain, and electrical lines. Be sure the
water inlet valve will be protected from freezing temperatures. If the valve freezes, flooding may occur.

The best location for your dishwasher is on either side of the kitchen sink. This position should provide easy
access to existing plumbing and will be convenient for loading items into the dishwasher once your dishwasher

is installed.

Tools You Will Need

Level

Measuring

Tape

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

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.

Wire Stripper _ Flaring Tool '_

or Knife (for copper
Pipe Joint compound tubing)

(for iron pipe _ Tube Cutter

plumbing) (for copper tubing)

Electric Drill

Keyhole Saw or

1/2", 1 W', and 2"

Hole Cutters

Slotted and Phillips
Screwdrivers

(magnetic tip

preferred)

3/16", 1/4", 5/16",and 3/8" _ 2 Adjustable

Socket or Nut Driver Wrenches

Teflon@ Tape _ (for copper tubing)
(for iron pipe
plumbing) _._ Pliers _:_

2 Pipe Wrenches -_/j_
(for iron pipe
plumbing)

Items You Will Need (Not Included)

Drain Hose Clamp -1 1/4" Inner Diameter (ID) Strain Relief Bushing
90 ° Elbow -3/8" National Pipe Thread "Street L" or Wire Nuts (2)

compatible right angle fittings

2

Installation Tips

Read all instructions prior to installation

• Water, electric, and drain connections are not the same for all age, brand, or models of
dishwashers. Check and compare the location and length of your current utilities so you can
plan your new installation (refer topages 4 and 8).

Each home installation is different and some parts may be needed to meet your individual
installationneeds.You willneeda %" National Pipe Thread "Street I" or compatible right

angle fittings (not included) to make the final water connections to the dishwasher valve (refer

to page 9).

Clean dishes require an adequate supply of hot water. A water temperature of 140°F(60°C) is
desirable, 120°F (49°C) is minimum, 160°F (71 °C ) is maximum. A minimum water supply

line of s/a" (outside diameter) coppertubing is recommended. Reasonable water
pressure is needed (15-120 PSI [pounds-per-square-inch]) flow rate minimum

(2 gallons/minute) (refer to page 9).

• Aseparate 15-20 amp, grounded 120V AC electrical supply is required for your new
dishwasher. Youmay need a strain relief bushing and wire nuts or suitable connectors

(not included) for connecting house wiring to the dishwasher (refer topage 9).

• Ifthe dishwasher drain hose is connected to a garbage disposer for the first time,
remember to knock out the plug in the disposer inlet.This plug is inside the inlet and you may

not see the plug from the outside (refer topage 8).

• Thedishwasher drain hose to the house drain must have a 32" loop above the floor or a
suitable air gap must be used to prevent water from siphoning out ofthe dishwasher and
causing washing problems (refer topage 7).

• Kinked water or drain lines can cause problems. Run lines with generous curves. Make sure
lines are long enough to allow for generous curves.]

• Flush the water line prior to making final connections. A bunched towel over the end of the
line can help prevent splashing. Let water drain into a bucket or pan.This will prevent

premature clogging of the filter screen in the inlet valve.

• There must be a 1/4"air gap between the bottom of the motor and the floor. If the floor is
carpeted, it will be necessary to cut away the carpeting underneath the motor to allow venti-

lation for the motor (refertopage 10).
The dishwasher will look, sound, and work better if it is properly leveled. Take time to

adjust the leveling legs so that all of them touch the floor and the dishwasher is level. Use #8
x %" Phillips head screws (supplied) to anchor dishwasher to countertop (refer topages 10

and 13).

Location and Rough-In

Electrical, drain and
water supply line

34W'
Min.

@

11_ °

Most of the installation work should be done before
the dishwasher is moved into place. First, select a

location as close to the sink as possible for ready
access to water and drain lines. For proper operation

and appearance of the dishwasher, the cabinet
opening should be square and have dimensions as

shown in Figure 1. If the dishwasher is to be installed
in a corner, there must be sufficient clearance to open
the door as shown in Figure 2. A minimum clearance

of 2" is recommended.

entrances must be
confined to shaded
areas to avoid
interference with

components.

Hot

Water

Line

Electrical ._
Wiring

18"Min.

Figure I

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@

Countertop

Rough-in the water, electrical, and drain lines before
proceeding with the installation. The lines should run
straight to their connections on the dishwasher.

Note: Make sure that the lines do not cross in

front of the dishwasher motor or its legs.

2" Minimum

Figure 2

Preparing for Installation

Do not use dishwasher until completely
installed,

Do not push down on open door,
Doing so can result in serious injury or

cuts,

Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury,

1. Remove the two bottom attach screws in the
access panel/toeplate (see Figure 3).

2. Open the dishwasher door and remove the two
top screws.

3. Close the door. The access panel can now be
removed by pulling it forward.

4. Install a 90 ° elbow (not included) into the water
valve. Use Teflon ®tape or joint compound to seal

the elbow into the valve fitting. Valve fitting is 3/8"
National Pipe Thread.

Excessive Weig ht Hazard

Tip Over Hazard

Changing Color Panels

Select models are equipped with reversible door and
access panel inserts that offer three decorative
colors. To change exposed color panel, proceed as

follows. It is best to change color panels before

installing dishwasher.
Note: Panels may be sharp. Handle panels

carefully.

1. Remove trim strip from one side of the door panel.
Loosen, but do not remove screws from trim strip

on remaining sides (see Figure 4).

2. Remove trim strip from one side of the access
panel. Loosen, but do not remove screws from

trim strip on remaining side (see Figure 4).

3. Slide insert panels out of frame. Put color panel of
choice to outside and replace panel in frame.

4. Be sure edges of insert panels are under trim
strips on opposite side. Press strips tightly against

panels before securing screws. Replace trim
strips.

For best appearance, remove the protective film
covering the trim strips after installing your

dishwasher.

Access

Panel

Toeplate

Figure 3

Insert Panel

Trim
Strips

Panel

Loosen Screws

Figure 4