Built-In Opening Requirements; Tools And Materials Required For Installation - Whirlpool 3380268 Installation Manual

Undercounter dishwasher
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Built-in
opening
requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrical wiring, water supply line,
and drain line must not contact
any exposed terminals of the
dishwasher wiring.
Cabinet opening must completely
enclose sides, top and back of
dishwasher.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, or electrical
shock.
Corner
locaNon -
2" (5.1 cm)
minimum
door to cabinet
or wall.
Cut openings
-
Water line:
I/2'" (I .3 cm)
or larger hole.
Drain line:
I-I/2"
(3.8 cm)
or larger hole.
Direct wiring:
3/4" (1.9 cm)
hole.
Grommet
(Pad No.
302797)
(I 0.2 cm)_
required for
I
electrical
wire hole
cut in metal
(6.4 cm)
cabinet.
2
(5.1 cm)
(I 2.7 cm)
Unshaded area must be
free of pipes, wires, and
drain hose. Electrical
outlet must be installed
in an adjacent cabinet,
if needed.
6"
6" _Ib
(15.2 cm)
(25.4 cm)
24" (61 cm)
opening
width
J
24"
(61 cm)
(10.2 cm)
I
(6.4 cm)
(86.4 cm)
min. from
underside
of
countertop
_r
Do Not run water or drain lines or
electrical wiring where they can
cross in front of or contact
dishwasher motor or legs.
Do Not install dishwasher
over
carpeted flooring.
Do Not kink the power supply wire
between the dishwasher
and
cabinet.
Protect dishwasher and water lines
leading to dishwasher against
freezing. Damage
from freezing is
not covered by the warranty.
Proper electrical,
drain and water
supply lines must be available
or
must be installed,
as specified,
within the shaded
area. See
"Electrical
requirements,""Water
requirements,"
and _Drain
requirements
+sections.
Important:
Observe
all
governing
codes
and
oralnances.
It is recommended
that the
electrical,
drain and water
supply
lines be located
as close to the rear
wall as possible.
Check the location where the
dishwasher
will be installed. The
location
must provide:
• easy access
to water, electricity
and drainage
lines.
• convenient
loading
-- the best
location
is to the left or right of the
kitchen
sink.
• square opening
for proper
dishwasher
operation
and
appearance.
• cabinet
front that is perpendicular
to the floor.
• protection
so that the water
inlet
valve and drain cannot
freeze.
• 1/4" (0.64 cm) minimum
clearance
between
the motor
and the
flooring
to prevent
the motor
from
overheating.
For installations
where the
dishwasher
will be left unused and
subject
to freezing
temperatures,
see the "Storing Your Dishwasher + or
"Moving
or winterizing
your
dishwasher"
section
of the
dishwasher
Use and Care Guide.
Parts supplied
for mstanatmn:
• 2 drain hose clamps
• 2 No.-10 x 1/2" Phillips-head
screws
• drain hose
Remove parts from bag. Check
that
all parts were supplied.
Tools and materials
required for
installation:
• electric
drill
• Phillips screwdriver
• 2 adjustable
wrenches
• fiat-blade
screwdriver
• measuring
tape
• pliers
• pipe wrench
• keyhole
saw
• 90 ° elbow
with 3/8"" N.P.T.external
threads
on one end. The size of the
other end must fit your water
supply line.
• tubing
cutter
• pipe-joint
compound
• wire stripper and utility knife
• 5/16" and
1/4" nut driver or hex
socket
• 3 twist-on
wire connectors
for
] 6-gauge
wire
• gloves
• safety glasses
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