Whirlpool TUD8700SQ User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER

PLASTIC GIANT TUB MODELS

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION

LAVE-VAISSELLE ENCASTRÉ

MODÈLES À TRÈS GRANDE CUVE EN PLASTIQUE

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WARNING

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 can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

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.

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:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

DISHWASHER SAFETY

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.

• 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 Instructions (cont.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prepare Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Make Power Cord Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Determine Cabinet Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Move Dishwasher into Cabinet Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connect to Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connect to Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Complete Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Check Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

If Dishwasher Does Not Operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Additional Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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—Existing Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . 6

Prepare Cabinet Opening—New Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Prepare and Route Water Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Install Drain Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wire stripper

Small tubing cutter

Electric drill with 1/2", 3/4” and 1-1/2" hole saw bits

Pliers

UL listed or CSA approved twist-on wire connectors*

Small level

Utility knife

Phillips screwdriver

5/16” and 1/4” nut drivers or hex sockets

Measuring tape or ruler

10” adjustable wrench that opens to 1-1.8” (2.9 cm)

Flat-blade screwdriver

5/8” open-end wrench

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

All Installations

Tools needed:

*Must be the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher

Other useful items you may need:

Parts supplied:

Make sure all these parts are included in the literature package.

Parts needed:

Other parts you may also need:

NOTE:

Parts available for purchase in plumbing supply stores. Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See “Electrical Requirements” section. It is recommended that electrical connections be made by a licensed electrical installer.

® Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company.

In addition, for first time installations

Tools needed:

Parts needed:

Location Requirements

Grounded electrical supply required. 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 warranty.

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:

• easy 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.

• square 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.)

Helpful Tip: Be sure to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is level if the floor in the dishwasher opening is uneven (example: flooring extends only partway into opening).

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 “Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions” section.

90˚ Elbow fitting with 3/8” N.P.T. external threads (the other end must fit your water supply line)

Teflon® tape or pipe joint compound

Drain hose

2 - Drain hose clamps (1 large and 1 small)

2 - #10 x 1/2” Phillips-head screws

Green

Silver

Copper tubing (3/8” O.D. suggested) or flexible braided water supply line

For Direct Wire: use UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector to fit 7/8” (2.2 cm) hole

See “Electrical Requirements” section

For Power Supply Cord: use UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with dishwasher

Flashlight

Bath towel

Wood block

Shallow pan

Masking or duct tape

1-1/2”–2” (38.1– 5.0 cm) Screw-type clamps (3 max)

Side mounting kit for solid surface countertops (Part No. 8212560)

Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions

24”

(61 cm)**

34”

(86.4 cm)

min

4”

(10.2 cm)

3”

(7.6 cm

)

24”

(61 cm)

1-3/4”

(4.4 cm)

1-3/4

”

(4.4

Check that all surfaces have no protrusions that would prevent dishwasher installation.

10-1/2”

(26.7 cm)

2”

(5.1 cm)

2-1/2”

.4 cm)

6-3/4”

(17.2 cm)

6-1

/4”

(15.

9 cm)

Clear

Area

3/4”

(1.

9 cm)*

*Insulation may be compressed. (not used on all models)

24-1/2”

(62.2 cm)

25-1/4”

(64.1 cm)

23-7/8”

(60.6 cm)

21”

(53.3 cm)

33-7/8”

(86 cm) min. with wheels

removed

NOTE: Shaded area of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be installed.

*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.

Drain Requirements

• A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. If this is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a maximum length of 12’ (3.7 m) (Part No. 3385556) that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the 1” (2.5 cm) drain connector of the dishwasher.

• Make sure to connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20” (50.8 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.

• Make sure to use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to house plumbing lower than 20” (50.8 cm) above subfloor or floor.

• Use 1/2” minimum I.D. drain line fittings.

• If required the air gap should be installed in accordance with the air gap installation instructions, when connecting the air gap a rubber hose (not provided) will be needed to connect to the waste tee or disposer inlet.

Water Supply Requirements

• A hot water line with 20-120 psi (138-862 kPa) water pressure can be verified by a licensed plumber.

• 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher.

• 3/8” O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part No. 4396897RP)

NOTE:

1/2” minimum plastic tubing is not recommended.

• A 90° elbow with 3/8” N.P.T. external pipe threads on one end.

• Do not solder within 6” (15.2 cm) from water inlet valve.

Use of air gap

Air gap

Electrical Requirements

Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269

You must have:

• 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp., fused electrical supply.

• copper wire only.

We recommend:

• a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.

• a separate circuit.

If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord:

• Use UL listed power supply cord kit (Part No. 4317824) marked for use with dishwasher.

• Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances.

If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring:

• 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 a U.L. listed or CSA approved conduit connector.

1-1/2”

(3.8 cm)

Power Supply Cord–Drill hole

Preferred location

Optional location

Drill a 1-1/2” (3.8 cm) hole in cabinet side or rear. See product and cabinet opening dimensions.

NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet next to the dishwasher cabinet opening.

WARNING

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.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher.

Disconnect power

Shut off the water supply to the dishwasher.

Shut off water supply

Water line

Cable

Do you already have utility hookups?

Existing utility hookups No existing utility hookups

Yes

—Follow instructions in the “Prepare Cabinet

Opening—Existing Utilities” section.

—Follow instructions in the “Prepare Cabinet

Opening—New Utilities” section.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Cabinet Opening—New Utilities

What type of electrical connection will you use?

Power Supply Cord: Follow Option A instructions

Direct Wire: Follow Option B instructions

Prepare and route the electrical supply

Option A, Power Supply Cord:

6”

(15.2 cm)

Water line

Cable

Check water and electrical placement

If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the “Install Drain Hose” section. If they do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in the “Prepare Cabinet Opening—New Utilities” section.

Prepare Cabinet Opening—Existing Utilities

6”

(15.2 cm)

Direct Wire–Route cable

Route cable from power supply through cabinet hole (cable must extend to the right front side of cabinet opening). Tape cable to the floor in area shown. This will prevent cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening.

Wood

cabinet

Metal

cabinet

Power Supply Cord–Prepare hole

Wood cabinet: Sand hole until smooth. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with

power supply cord kit.

1/2”

(1.3 cm)

Drill hole

Preferred locations

Optional locations

Drill a 1/2” (1.3 cm) hole in the cabinet side or rear.

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

Hot water line

Measure water supply line

Measure overall length of copper tubing or flexible braided water supply line. Attach to the hot water line using a connection configuration that is in compliance with local codes and ordinances. The water line to the dishwasher should have a manual shutoff valve.

Prepare and Route Water Line

3/4”

(1.9 cm)

Direct Wire–Drill hole

Preferred location

Optional location

Drill a 3/4” (1.9 cm) hole in right-hand cabinet side or rear. See product and cabinet opening dimensions.

Wood

cabinet

Metal

cabinet

Direct Wire–Prepare hole

Wood cabinet: Sand hole until smooth. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet (not provided).

Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from the right side.

Option B, Direct Wire:

Flush water supply line

Slowly turn water shutoff valve to “ON” position. Flush water into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of particles that could clog the inlet valve. Turn shutoff valve to “OFF” position.

Drill hole

1-1/2”

(3.8 cm)

If needed, drill a 1-1/2” (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or side of the opening closest to the sink.

Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer using one of the following options:

• Option A, Waste disposer – no air gap

• Option B, No waste disposer – no air gap

• Option C, Waste disposer – with air gap

• Option D, No waste disposer – with air gap

Connect drain hose

Install Drain Hose

IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Check local codes to determine if an air gap is required.

Large silver

drain hose clamp

Drain hose

Drain trap

Disposer inlet

Waste disposer – no air gap

1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into disposer.

2. Use needle nose pliers to remove plug.

3. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position.

Option A, Waste disposer – no air gap

Drain hose

Route drain hose

Route drain hose as shown through hole in cabinet to the front center of opening where drain connection will be made. Tape drain hose to the floor in area shown. This will prevent it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening.

IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of the disposer or a waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least 20” (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be installed.

Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of the hose, keep the hose away from the floor.

Route water supply line

Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. (If using copper tubing, it will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of the dishwasher.

Air gap

Large silver drain

hose clamp

(provided)

Drain trap

Air gap

Large silver drain

hose clamp

Drain hose

Drain trap

Rubber hose

connector

Screw-type clamps

Screw-type clampsScrew-type clamps

Waste tee

No waste disposer – with air gap

1. Connect black end of drain hose to air gap and cut if needed. (Do not cut ribbed section.)

2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1-1/2” to 2”(3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided).

3. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from waste tee to air gap.

Air gap

Large silver drain

hose clamp

(provided)

Disposer inlet

Air gap

Large silver drain

hose clamp

Drain hose

Drain trap

Rubber hose

connector

Disposer inlet

Waste disposer – with air gap

Screw-type clampsScrew-type clampsScrew-type clamps

Black end

Option C, Waste disposer – with air gap

Option D, No waste disposer – with air gap

Screw-type

clamp

Drain trap

Large silver

drain hose clamp

Drain hose

Drain trap

Waste tee

No waste disposer – no air gap

Waste tee

1. Connect black end of of drain hose to waste tee and cut if needed. (Do not cut ribbed section.)

2. Attach black end of drain hose to waste tee with a large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. If the drain hose was cut use a 1-1/2” to 2” (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided).

Black end

Option B, No waste disposer – no air gap

1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into disposer.

2. Use needle nose pliers to remove plug.

3. Connect black end of drain hose to air gap and cut if needed. (Do not cut ribbed section.)

4. Attach drain hose to air gap with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1-1/2” to 2”(3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided).

5. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from air gap to disposer inlet.

Apply Teflon® tape or pipe joint compound

Coarse threads Coarse threads

Apply Teflon®tape or pipe joint compound to 90˚ elbow fitting (not provided). Wrap tape around coarse threads two to four times to prevent leaks.

Remove terminal box cover

Using a 1/4” hex head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Retain for later use.

Connect 90° elbow fitting to water inlet valve

Connect 90° elbow fitting to water inlet valve. Using a wrench, tighten elbow until snug, and be sure that it faces to the rear.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

WARNING

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.

Prepare Dishwasher

Put dishwasher on its back

Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Do not use door panel as a work table without first covering with a towel to prevent scratching the door panel.

Using two or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back.

Remove panels

Using a 1/4” hex head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove two screws attaching access panel and lower panel to dishwasher. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel.

What type of electrical connection will you use?

Power Supply Cord: Follow Option A instructions

Direct Wire: Follow Option B instructions

Install conduit connector

Install a U.L. listed or CSA approved conduit connector. Make sure screwheads are facing to the left when tightening conduit nut. Conduit connector may be provided with the power supply cord kit.

Option A, Power Supply Cord:

Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of dishwasher tub. Pull cord through conduit connector in terminal bow.

Select UL listed or CSA approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring.

Power Cord—Route cord into terminal box

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrically ground dishwasher.

Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of the green ground wire. Reattach and tighten the green screw.

Ground

wire

Power Supply Cord— Connect ground wire

Ground

wire

Washer

Ground

connector

NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Twist on wire connector. Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured.

Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL listed or CSA approved twist-on wire connectors (not included).

Power Cord—Connect remaining wires

Make Power Supply Cord Connection

Terminal box wire: white black ground connector

Power supply wire:

white

black

ground wire

Wiring configuration

If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com under FAQ tab.

Tighten conduit connector screws to secure cord.

Power Cord—Secure cord on conduit connector

Place wires inside terminal box. Insert tabs on left side of cover. Make sure wires are tucked inside box. Close cover ensuring wires are not pinched. Use 1/4” nut driver and previously removed screw to secure cover.

NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed.

Power Cord—Reinstall terminal box cover

Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Refer to “Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart” for wheel position and the number of turns needed.

Measure cabinet opening

Determine Cabinet Opening

Cabinet

opening height

34” (86.4 cm) 1 10

34-1/4” (87 cm) 2 5

34-1/2” (87.6 cm) 3 0

33-7/8” (86.0 cm) Removed All the way up

Wheel

position

Number of turns

on front leg

Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart

NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening 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 cabinet opening, but the dishwasher will be more difficult to move. (Measurements are approximate. Wheels and legs are preset at the factory for 34-1/2” (87.6” cm).)

Turn both leveler legs to the same height. Put wheels in the required position determined from “Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart”. (To change wheel position, use a flat bladed screwdriver to pop out the wheel, then snap into the new position.)

Adjust wheels and legs

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