Whirlpool DU018DWTQ0, DU018DWTB0 Installation Guide
Installation instructions
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instructions d'installation
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Table of Contents ............................................................................. 2
Table des matieres ......................................................................... 15
W10102500A
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 ............. 13
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 ifthe instructions are not followed.
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.
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.
o Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Install this dishwasher as specified in these instructions.
Installation should be performed by a qualified service
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:
o Phillips screwdriver
Flat - blade screwdriver
5/16" and 1/4" nut drivers
o measuring tape or ruler
6" adjustable wrench
small level
flashlight
shallow pan
In addition, for new installations
Tools needed:
electric drill with 1/2", 3/4"
and 1-1/2" hole saw bits
small tubing cutter
Parts needed:
90° elbow with 3/8" N.RT.
external threads on one
end. (The other end must
fit your water supply line.)
thread seal tape
3 UL listed wire nuts
One 1-1/2" - 2" screw type
clamp
Parts needed:
* copper tubing (3/8"
recommended)
* clamp connector to fit a
7/8" (22.2cm) diameter
hole
oOne 1-1/2" - 2" screw type
clamp if connecting to
waste-tee
Location Requirements
Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring
where they can interfere with or contact dishwasher
motors or legs.
The location where the dishwasher will be installed must
provide clearance between motors and flooring. Motors
should not touch the floor.
Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring.
Protect dishwasher and water lines leading to dishwasher
against freezing. Damage from freezing is not covered by
the warranty.
Check location where dishwasher will be installed.The
location must provide:
oeasy 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.
there must be a minimum of 25-5/8" (65.1 cm) in front of
dishwasher to allow door to open fully.
C0untert0p
Parts supplied
A. 2 -# 8 x 5/8" Phillips flat head wood screws
B. 4 - Phillips head, color matched toekick screws
A B
Make sure these parts are included.
See separate parts list for accessories available for your
dishwasher.
__ Dishwas_her
( 65.1 cm)
_ 25-5/8"
_ 2"(5.1 cm)
//LIE clearance for .door
/// opening mm.
osquare 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 prevent 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.
HelpfulTip: If the floor in the dishwasher opening is
uneven (example: tile flooring only partway into
opening) you will need to take special care in
measuring dimensions and in leveling dishwasher.
Product dimensions
21 1/4" (54cm)*
u
* to front of door frame
17-1/2" (44.5 cm) min.
I"1 m
b
SIDE VIEW
18" 45.7 cm max.
32-1/2"
(82.5 cm) rain.
35" (88.9 cm)
max
Cutout dimensions
All surfaces must be free
from intrusions
24"
(61 cm)
min.
4 u
(10.2 cm)
17-5/8" (44.8 cm) min.
18" (45.7 cm) max.
*Underside of countertop to floor.
Cut holes in shaded area of cabinet walls or floor for plumbing and electrical
service.
34" to 35"
(86.4 cm to
88.9 cm)*
REARVIEW
Note: ADA installation, 32-1/2" (82.5 cm) beneath 34"
(86.4 cm) high countertops may be accomplished by
adjusting the toekick and leveling legs.
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 10 feet (3.05 m) that meets all current
AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and
detergent, use 5/8"(1.58cm) or 7/8"(2.2cm) inside
diameter hose and a coupler to connect the two hose
ends. Secure the connection with two clamps
, Connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above
drain trap in house plumbing and 32" (81.3 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.
, Use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to house
plumbing lower than 18" (45.7 cm) above floor.
air gap
, Use 1/2" minimum I.D. drain line fittings.
, Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the
dishwasher drain hose.
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 (1/2" 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) from 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.
,Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.
We recommend:
, A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
, A separate circuit.
If direct wiring dishwasher:
, Use flexible, armored or non-metallic 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 U.h-listed/CSA-certified clamp
connector to the house wiring junction box. If using
conduit, use a U.h-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector.
if connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord:
, Use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part No. 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 inch strain relief.
- 3 wire connectors.
- Part No. 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.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Installation Instructions
Install the drain hose
iMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose even when
installing a new replacement dishwasher.
1. Drill a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or
floor on the side of the opening closest to the sink.
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
o 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
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."
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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 1-1/2" 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
4, 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 1-1/2" 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 1-1/2" 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 _-. hose
4. Insert drain hose
drain
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening
where drain
connection will be
made.
drain hose
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
hose
3. Insert drain hose
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening
where drain
connection will be
made. drain hose
waste f 1 /' _ "_
tee _ I L_¢'_ I _t_.
3. Insert drain hose
[ _ [ I E_ drain
[ k_ J _ N hose
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening
where drain connection
will be made.
2 Parts available from local
plumbing supply stores
drain hose
Prepare cabinet opening where there
are no existing utility hookups
Electrical connection
Option 1,
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Direct wire method:
HelpfulTip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you
route wire into the cabinet opening from the right side.
Drill a 3/4" (1.9 cm) optional preferred
hole in right-hand locations locations
cabinet side, rear or
floor. Preferred and
optional locations are
shown.
Wood cabinet: Sand
hole until smooth.
Metal cabinet: Cover
hole with grommet, not provided.
Run wire into house wiring junction box.
Install a UL listed/CSA certified clamp connector (strain
relief) for flexible-type wire. If installing conduit, attach
a UL listed/CSA certified conduit connector to the
junction box.
Run other end of wire
through cabinet hole.
Cable must extend to the
right front of cabinet
opening.
Option2, 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 1-1/2"
(3.8 cm) hole in
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
No. 302797) included with power supply cord kit.
Install the water line
HelpfulTip: Routing the water line through the left side
of cabinet opening will make water connection easier.
1. Drill a minimum 1/2" (1.3 cm) hole in the cabinet side,
rear or floor. Preferred and optional locations are
shown.
2. Measure overall length of copper tubing required.
preferred optional
locations locations
optional preferred
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
Nelpful 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 1-1/2" 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
3,
Attach copper tubing copper
to the water line with a tubing
manual shutoff valve.
4,
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.
5,
Turn water shutoff valve to "ON" position. Flush water
into a shallow pan to get rid of particles that may clog
the inlet valve.
6,
Turn shutoff valve to "OFF" position.
Install the drain hose
IMPORTANT." Always use a new drain hose.
1. Drill a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm)
diameter hole in
cabinet wall or floor on
the side of the opening
closest to the sink.
drain trap
4,
Insert drain hose through
hole cut in cabinet to the
front center of opening
where drain connection
will be made.
.2Parts 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 1-1/2" 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
large
spring-type
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 1-1/2" 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
drain
Insert drain hose
4.
drain trap _ 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
drain hose
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
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening
where drain connection
will be made.
2 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.
drain hose
3. 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.
1. Grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and put
dishwasher on its back.
drain hose
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