Installation Instructions; Before Beginning; Preparation Check List - Amana DWA22A Service Manual

Installation Instructions

Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with owner.
Owner: Read your dishwasher Owner's Manual. It
contains important safety information for operating this
appliance. It also has many suggestions for getting the
best results from your dishwasher.

Before Beginning

Read all instructions before installing dishwasher. For
your safety, please read and observe all safety
instructions. This guide will help you anticipate drain,
water, and electrical connections, and help you select
the best location for the dishwasher.
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WARNING
To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage,
do not use dishwasher until completely installed, do
no push down on open door.
Tools and Materials Needed for Installation
• Drill, Electric
• Driver, Socket 3/16", 1/4", 5/16"
• Flaring Tool/Tube Cutter (for copper tubing)
• Flashlight
• Gloves (for changing color panels)
• Level
• Pipe Joint Compound (for iron pipe plumbing) or Pipe
Thread Tape (for sealing threads)
• Pliers
• Safety Glasses
• Saw, Keyhole or 1/2". 1 1/2" to 2" Hole Cutters
• Screw Drivers, Slotted and #2 Phillips (magnetic tip
preferred)
• Tape, Electrical or Duct
• Tape, Measuring
• Wire Stripper or Utility Knife
Parts You Will Need (Not Included)
• Drain Hose Clamp, 1 1/4" Diameter
• Elbow, 90° with a 3/8" National Pipe Thread
• Strain Relief Bushing
• Wire Nuts, two (2) for 12-14 gauge wire
• "Y" Branch Tailpiece and Connector Kit (See Step 4)
Plumbing Supply Store
• Air Gap Kit (See Step 4)
• Fasteners for floor anchoring (See Step 9)
Hardware Store
RS3300003 Rev. 0
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To avoid risk of electric shock, personal injury or
death, disconnect electrical power at fuse box or
circuit breaker box before beginning installation.

Preparation Check List

• Examine dishwasher and locate connections.
• Locate dishwasher for easy access to drain, water,
and electrical lines. Best location is either side of
kitchen sink for access to existing plumbing and ease
in loading dishes.
• Electrical, water, and drain connections are not the
same for all age, brands, or models of dishwashers.
Check the location and length of home utilities.
• A 15-20 amp, grounded, 120 VAC only, electrical
supply is required.
• If dishwasher drain hose will be connected to a food
disposer for the first time, remove plug located inside
disposer inlet.
• Kinked water or drain hoses can cause problems. Do
not remove drain hose from tub attachment.
• Dishwashers need to be connected to a hot water
supply with enough water pressure to insure an
adequate fill.
• Each home installation differs. Additional parts maybe
required to complete installation.
• Flush water line prior to making final connection to
prevent clogging of dishwasher's filter screen.
• Dishwasher will look, sound, and perform best when
properly leveled.
NOTE: If levelers are removed during installation, verify
floor is flat and free of any obstruction.
• Anchor dishwasher to countertop.
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