Whirlpool W10021230 User Manual

Installation Instructions

Undercounter Dishwasher

W10021230

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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.

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

Dishwasher Safety

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connect to water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connect to drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Secure dishwasher in cabinet opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

DANGER

WARNING

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.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

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.

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

Company.

Tools needed:

• electric drill with 1/2", 3/4" and 1-1/2" hole saw bits

• small tubing cutter

• wire stripper

• 1-1/2"-2" screw-type clamp if connecting to waste-tee

Parts needed:

• 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

Tools needed:

• pliers

• 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

• utility knife

• 2 twist-on wire connectors which are the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher

• small level

• flashlight

• shallow pan

• 5/8" open-end wrench

• bath towel

• wood block

Parts needed:

• 90° elbow with 3/8" N.P.T. 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)

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

All installations

In addition, for new installations

Parts supplied

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

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

dishwasher.

Installation Requirements

Location Requirements

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.)

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.

Helpful 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.

Cutout dimensionsProduct dimensions

23-7/8" (60.6 cm)

3/4" (1.9 cm)

insulation –

may be

compressed

(not used on all

models)

25" (63.5 cm)

SIDE VIEW

REAR VIEW

21" (53.3 cm)

33-7/8"

(86 cm) min.

with wheels

removed

(22.9 cm)

10"

(25.4 cm)

6" ***

(15.2 cm)

6" ***

(15.2 cm)

3-1/4"

(8.3 cm)

2-3/4"

(7 cm)

34"

(86.4 cm)

min.*

(5.1 cm)

All surfaces must be free

from intrusions

(5.1 cm)

3-1/4"

(8.3 cm)

3-1/4"

(8.3 cm)

2-3/4"

(7 cm)

3-1/4"

(8.3 cm)

24" (61 cm)

min.

24" (61 cm)

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

water line – 1/2" (1.3 cm) drain line – 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) direct wire – 3/4" (1.9 cm) power supply cord – 1-1/2" (3.8 cm)

* 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 6-5/8" (16.6 cm) if height of opening is 34-1/2"

(87.6 cm) at its lowest point.

5-1/2"

(14 cm)

3-1/2"

(8.9 cm)

Drain 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 12 feet (3.7 m) 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.P.T. external pipe threads on one end.

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

Electrical Requirements

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.

• Copper wire only.

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.L.-listed/CSA-certified clamp connector to the house wiring junction box. If using conduit, use a U.L.-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.

air gap

Installation Instructions

1. Disconnect power.

2. Turn off water supply.

Prepare cabinet opening using existing utility hookups

• 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.”

6" (15.2 cm)

water line

direct wire

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.

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 screwtype 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.

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

large spring-type clamp

air gap

rubber hose connector

disposer inlet

drain trap

drain hose – cut here if needed

spring or screw-type clamps

drain hose

WARNING

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.

Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups

Electrical connection

Option1, Direct wire method:

Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you

route wire into the cabinet opening from the right side.

1. Drill a 3/4" (1.9 cm) hole in right-hand cabinet side, rear or floor. Preferred and optional locations are shown.

2. Wood cabinet: Sand hole until smooth.

Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet, not provided.

3. Run wire into house wiring junction box.

4. Install a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified clamp connector

(strain relief) for flexible-type wire. If installing conduit, attach a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector to the junction box.

5. Run other end of wire through cabinet hole. Cable must extend to the right front of cabinet opening.

preferred locations

optional locations

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 springtype 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.

3. Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to the front center of opening where drain connection will be made.

Option 2, 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

Helpful Tip: 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.

3. Attach copper tubing to the water line with a 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.

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 screwtype 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.

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

copper tubing

drain hose

large spring-type clamp

air gap

rubber hose connector

disposer inlet

drain trap

drain hose – cut here if needed

spring or screw-type clamps

preferred locations

optional locations

preferred 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

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.

drain hose

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*.

3. 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

1. Put corner posts from packaging behind dishwasher. Grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and put dishwasher on its back, resting on top of the corner posts.

Prepare dishwasher

drain hose

waste tee

drain trap

screw-type clamp

drain hose – cut here if needed

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 screwtype 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.

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

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 springtype clamp.

3. Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to the front center of opening where drain connection will be made.

drain hose – cut here if needed

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.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher.

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

8. Measure height of cabinet opening

from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you need the lowest point). Check chart for that height opening. Put wheels in the required position.

9. Turn both front leveler legs to the same 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, protect the floor when moving the dishwasher.

If you have built-up floors

1. Measure height of opening

from underside of countertop to built-up floor. If the height is at least 33-3/4" (85.7 cm), the dishwasher will fit into the opening without modification to the countertop or flooring.

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

3. 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.

1 2 3

5 0

Number of

turns on front leg

Wheel

position

34" (86.4 cm) 34-1/4" (87 cm) 34-1/2" (87.6 cm)

Minimum

cutout height

wheel

front leg

(5.1 cm)

(15.2 cm)

2-3/4"

(7.0 cm)

2-3/4"

(7.0 cm)

shim

33-3/4"

(85.7 cm)

min.

countertop

built-up

floor

2. Remove two screws attaching access panel and lower panel to dishwasher using a 1/4" hex socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver.

3. Remove panels and set panels aside on a protective surface.

4. Check that grounding clip is attached to the lower panel.

5. Apply Teflon

tape or pipe joint compound to 90° elbow fitting and connect fitting to water inlet valve.

6. 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/CSA-

certified clamp connector to the terminal box. If using conduit, use a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector.

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

now, following kit instructions.

lower panel

access panel

grounding clip

water inlet valve

elbow

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

dishwasher wires

cable clamp connector

terminal box cover

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