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Table of Contents

Dishwasher Safety ................................. 2

Installation Requirements ........................... 3

Tools and parts ................................. 3

Location Requirements .......................... 3

Drain Requirements ............................. 5

VVater SuppHy 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 electMcal 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 if the instructions are not followed.

Tip Over Hazard

Do not use dishwasher until completemy installed. Do not push down on open door.

Doing so can resultinserious injuryor cuts.

You need to:

®SHowHy open dishwasher door while someone grasps the

rear of the dishwasher. Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. Close dishwasher door until latched.

® Observe all governing codes and ordinances. o Install this dishwasher as specified in these instructions.

o 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.

/nsta//atien Requirements

Location Requirements

TooJs and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

AH installations

Tools needed: ® pliers

PhHHps screwdriver 5/16" and 1/4" nut drivers

or hex sockets

® measuring tape or ruier o 10" adjustaNe wrench that

opens to 1-1/8" (2.9 cm)

fiat-Made screwdriver

® utility knife ® 2 twist_on wire connectors

which are the proper size to connect your househoH wiring to 16ogauge wiring

in dishwasher

" small level

In addition, for new installations

Tools needed: Parts needed: ® electric drill with 1/2", 3/4"

and 1 1/2" hole saw bits

o small tubing cutter o wire stripper

lq/2"-2" screwotype clamp if connecting to waste-tee

Parts supplied A, 2 - drain hose clamps, 1 large and 1 small B, 2 - # 10 x 1/2" Phillips-head screws

C, drain hose

®flashlight ®shallow pan o 5/8" open-end wrench

, bath towel

wood block

Parts needed:

90 ° elbow with 3/8" N.RT_ external threads on one

end. (The other end must fit your water supply line.)

®Teflon _ tape or pipe joint

compound shims (if installed with

built-up floor)

®copper tubing (3/8"

recommended) or flexible stainless steel braided fill

line

®clamp connector or

conduit connector to fit a 7/8" (2.2 cm) diameter hole

Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring

where they can interfere with or contact dishwasher motor or legs.

The location where the dishwasher will be installed must

provide clearance between motor and flooring. Motor

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 warrant%

A side panel kit is available from your dealer for installing your dishwasher at the end of your cabinetry.

A moisture barrier accessory (Part No. 4396277) is available from your dealer for installing underneath the countertop,

but is not required. Check location where dishwasher will be installed.The

location must provide: o easy access to water, electricity and drain.

o 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 wail or

cabinet.

o square opening for proper operation and appearance. o 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.

HeIpfu_Tip: 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.

Make sure all these parts are included. See separate parts list for accessories available for your

dishwasher.

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Company

Product dimensions

Cutout dimensions

3/4" (1.9 cm)

insulation -

may be

compressed

(not used on all

models)

_F--2B-1/4" (64.1 cm)_

24-!/2" (62.2 cm)

21" (53.3 cm)

SiDE VIEW

23-7/8" (60.6 cm)

JIll 33-7/'8"

Jlt I Is6ore)mi_-,,

'H 'withWhT__j _elSremoved

24" (61 cm) _

All surfaces must be free

from intrusions

24"

(61 cm)

rain.

9" 2"

1-3/4" 4-1/4' (25,4 cm)

(4,4 cm)$ (10,8 cm)$ clear areas

Cut holes in shaded area of cabinet walls or floor as specified below:

water line - 1/2" (!.3 crn) drain line - 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) direct wire - 3/4" (1.9 cm) power supply cord - 1-1/2" (3.8 cm)

(5,1 cm) 10"

aire libre$

34 _l

(86.4 cm)

rnin.

REAR ViEW

Measured from the lowest point on the underside of countertop. May be reduced to 33-7/8" (86 cm) by removing wheels from dishwasher.

Minimum, measured from narrowest point of opening. May be increased to 6-7/8" (175 cm) if height of opening is 34-1/2" (8_6 cm)

at its lowest point.

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Drain Requirements

EJectricaJ Requirements

o Use the new drain hose suppiied with your dishwasher.

iftMs is not iong enough, use a new drain hose with a maximum iength of 12 feet (3.7 m) that meets aii

current AHAM/HAPMQ test standards, is resistant to

heat and detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain

connector of the dishwasher.

Connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer iniet above drain trap in house piumbing and 20" (50,8 cm)

minimum above the floor, it is recommended that the

drain hose either be iooped up and secureiy fastened to the underside of the counter, or be connected to an air gap_

air gap

o Use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to house

piumbing [ower than 20" (50,8 cm) above subfloor or

fioor,

o Use 1/2" minimum I.D. drain iine fittings.

Water SuppJy Requirements

A hot water line with 20-120 psi (138-862 kPa) water

pressure.

o 120OF (49oc) water at dishwasher. o 3/8" Q.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or

flexible stainless steel braided fill line (1/2" minimum

plastic tubing is not recommended).

o 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 aii national and local codes and ordinances.

You must have:

* 120_volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp., fused electrical

supply.

o Copper wire only.

We recommend:

oA timeodelay fuse or circuit breaker. * A separate circuit.

If direct wiring dishwasher: o 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.L.qisted/CSA-certified clamp connector to the house wiring junction box. if using conduit, use a U.L.°listed/CSA-certified conduit connector.

_f 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 relie£

- 3 wire connectors.

- Part No. 302797 grommet

Follow the kit instructions for installing the power

supply cord.

o Power supply cord must plug into a mating three prong,

grounded outlet, located in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. Outlet must meet aii local codes and

ordinances.

Installation Instructions

Electrical Shock Hazard

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 suppiy,

mnstaH the drain hose

IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose even when

installing a new replacement dishwasher.

1. Drill a 1-1/2" (&8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or floor on the side of the opening closest to the sink

2. Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer using one of the following methods:

o Option 1, Waste disposer- with air gap o Option 2, No waste disposer- with air gap

o Option 3, Waste disposer- no air gap _

Option 4, No waste disposer- no air gap _

_an air gap is recommended

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.

o 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.

Check that the water line reaches to the

front left of opening where the water

connection will be made.

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['

6" (15.2 cm)

Helpfu_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 clampXL

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

bast 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher

will be installed.

cut here if neededrubber hose

connector gap

spring or

__ drain hose -

screw-type large

J spring-type

clamp

"drain

hose

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

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 Hargespring-type clamp. Jfthe drain hose was cut, use a 1-1/2" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm} screw-type champ×.

3. Use a rubber hose connectoW with spring or screw- type cHamps x-to connect air gap to waste tee.

This connection must be before the drain trap and at Heast 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher

wHHbe instaHHe&

drain hose - cut here if needed

rubber hose connector

drain trap hose

air gap

large spring4ype

drain

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 1N/2" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clampS.

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

screw4ype clamp

tee

hose

drain trap

Insert drain hose

drain hose

through hoHe cut in cabinet to the front

center of opening where drain connection wHH be

made.

Parts available from local plumbing supply stores

Option 3, Waste disposer - no air gap:

1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Do not cut end of drain hose.

Attach drain hose to disposer inHet with Harge spring- type champ.

This connection must be before the drain trap and at Heast 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher

will be installed. Htis recommended that the drain hose be Hooped up and secureHy fastened to the underside of

the counter.

large spring-type

clamp

drain hose

disposer inlet

drain trap

Insert drain hose

drain hose

through hoHe cut in cabinet to the front

center of opening where drain connection wiHHbe

made.

3. Insert drain hose |

drain hose

through hoHecut in cabinet to the front

center of opening where

drain connection will be made.

Parts available from local plumbing supply stores

Prepare cabinet opening where there

are no existing utiJit? hookups

Electrical connection

Option1, Direct wire method:

HelpfuITip: Wiring the dishwasher wiii be easier if you route wire into the cabinet opening from the right side.

1. 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.

2. Wood cabinet: Sand hoHe untiH smooth.

MetaH cabinet: Cover hoHe with grommet, not provided.

Run wire into house wiring junction box.

JnstaHHa U.L-Histed/CSA-certified champ connector (strain reHief) for fHexibHe4ype wire. If instaHHing conduit,

attach a U.L.-Histed/CSA-certified conduit connector to

the junction box.

Run other end of wire

through cabinet hoHe.

CaMe must extend to the right front of cabinet

opening.

Option2, Powersupplycord method:

NOTE: A mating, three prong, ground-type waii receptacie is required in a cabinet next to the dishwasher opening.

1. DriHHa 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) hoie in optional preferred

the cabinet rear locations locations or side. Preferred and optional

locations are shown.

2. Wood cabinet: Sand hob until smooth.

Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet (Part No.

302797) inciuded with power suppiy cord kit.

Install the water line

HeJpfutTip: Routing the water line through the left side of cabinet opening will make water connection easier.

Drill a minimum 1/2" (1.3 cm) hole in the cabinet side, rear or floor. Preferred and optional locations are

shown.

preferred locations

optional locations

2. Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer using one of the following methods:

o Option 1, Waste disposer- with air gap o Option 2, No waste disposer- with air gap

o Option 3, Waste disposer - no air gap _

Option 4, No waste disposer - no air gap _

"an air gap is recommended

HelpfulTip: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 champ, if the drain hose was cut, use a 1-1/2" to 2"

(3.8 to 5 cm) screw4ype clamp×L

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

2. Measure overaii iength of copper tubing required.

3. Attach copper tubing to the water iine with a

manuai shutoff vaive. SHowily feed copper

tubing through hoie in cabinet. Copper tubing wiii bend and kink easiiy, so be gentle.The copper tubing shouid be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to dishwasher iniet on the

front Heft of the dishwasher. Turn water shutoff vaive to "ON" position. Hush water

into a shaiiow pan to get rid of particies that may dog the iniet vaive.

copper tubing

& Turn shutoff vaive to "OFF" position.

mnstaH 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

'_iiiiiiiiiiiiL

drain trap

4. Insert drain hose through hob cut in

cabinet to the front center of opening where

drain connection will be made.

Parts available from local plumbing supply stores

large

J spring4ype

clamp

"drain

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 Hargespring-type champ. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1+1/2" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type cHamp×_

3. Use a rubber hose connector _ with spring or screw- type damps +×+to connect air gap to waste tee_

This connection must be before the drain trap and at Heast 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher

vvHHbe [nstaHHe&

drain hose - cut here if needed

rubber hose connector

large spring4ype

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 ciamp_,

This connection must be before the drain trap and at

ieast 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher

wiii be instaiied, It is recommended that the drain hose

be iooped up and secureiy fastened to the underside of

the counter,

drain trap hose

drain

Insert drain hose [ drain hose through hoHe cut in

cabinet to the front center of opening where

drain connection wHH be

made, / .....................

Parts available from local plumbing supply stores

Option 3, Waste disposer = no air gap:

1. Remove the disposer knockout pHug. Do not cut end of drain hose.

Attach drain hose to disposer [nHet with Harge spring+ type champ,

This connection must be before the drain trap and at Heast 20" (50,8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher

wiHHbe instaHHed. Htis recommended that the drain hose be Hooped up and secureHy fastened to the underside of

the counter,

large spring-type

clamp

drain hose

3. Insert drain hose /

drain hose

through hoHecut in cabinet to the front

center of opening where

drain connection wiHHbe made_

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 trap

Hnsert drain hose through hoHe cut in

cabinet to the front center of opening where

drain connection wiHH be made_

disposer inlet

drain hose

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

Remove two screws attaching access panei and bwer panei to dishwasher using a 1/4" hex socket, nut driver or PMHips screwdriver.

Remove paneis and set paneis aside on a protective surface.

Check that grounding chip is attached to the bvver panel

Measure height of cabinet opening

from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be

installed (you need thelowest point). Check chart for that height opening. Put wheels in the required position.

lower panel

clip

water inlet valve

ApplyTeflon <_tape or pipe

joint compound to 90 ° elbow

fitting and connect fitting to water inlet valve.

Tighten elbow until snug, and be sure that it faces to the

rear_

7. Remove terminal box cover.

- If you are direct wiring: install a U.L.-listed/CSAo certified clamp connector to the terminal box. if using conduit, use a U.h-listed/CSAocertified conduit

connector.

- If you are installing a power supply cord kit, do so

now, following kit instructions,

terminal

/ box cover

_ cable clamp

Minimum Wheel

cutout height position front leg

34" (86.4 cm) 1 10 34-1/4" (87 cm) 2 5

34-I/2" (8:{6 cm) 3 0

Turn both front leveler legs to the same

Number of

turns olq

height. If the minimum cutout height is less than

34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed for additional clearance.This will

allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33-7/8" (86 cm) high cutout, but the dishwasher

will be more difficult to move into position, if the wheels are removed, front leg

protect the floor when moving the dishwasher.

mfyou have built-up /countertop

floors

Measure height of opening

from underside of

countertop to builtoup

floor_ if the laeiglat is at

least 33-3/4" (8&7 cm), the dishwasher will fit into the

opening without modification to the

countertop or flooring.

Put wheels in position 1 and turn the front leveler legs up aii the way.

Add shims as needed in the area shown to bring dishwasher up to proper height.

NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to prevent their movement when the dishwasher is operated.

33-3/4"

(8&7 cm)

min.

dishwasher wires

"[_ connector

He[pfu[Tip: Put cardboard under dishwasher until it is installed in cabinet opening.The cardboard will help protect floor covering during installation,

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