Whirlpool Dishwasher Installation Instructions Manual page 9

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Water inlet valve
10. Connect water pipe or tubing directly to water inlet
valve. Do Not run pipe or tubing across front of motor
or dishwasher legs. Turn on water supply and check
for leaks.
11.
Check electrical requirements. Be sure to have correct
electrical supply and recommended grounding method.
See pages 4 and 5 for proper connections.
Top mounting brackets
attached to underside
Phillips head
screws
No. 10 x %"
Do not drop
screws into tub.
of countertop
12. Open dishwasher door and remove all shipping materi-
als. Remove bottom rack. Place a newspaper or large
sheet of paper over bottom of dishwasher to protect the
pump area when securing dishwasher to countertop.
13. Secure dishwasher to countertop with two (2) No.
10 x W' Phillips-head screws from parts bag. You
MUST secure dishwasher to keep it from tilting when
door is opened or closed. Do
Not drop screws in
dishwasher tub. If screws should fall into the pump,
pump and motor failure may occur.
Remove paper
from bottom of dishwasher.
14. Open door approximately 3" (7.6 cm) and check for
equal spacing between inner door and tub sides.
If necessary, loosen screws that fasten dishwasher
to countertop and shift tub. Tighten screws.
15. Check door for proper operation. Door should close
easily without slamming and open with its own weight.
If necessary, close door and adjust both door springs
by moving spring ends to different holes in base.
16. Take a few minutes to read the Use and Care Guide
to fully understand your new dishwasher.
17. Check that all parts have been installed and no steps
were skipped. Check that you have all the tools you
started with.
18. Reconnect power or plug in dishwasher.
19.
Start dishwasher and allow it to complete a cycle.
Check that dishwasher is working properly and that
there are no water leaks.
20. Replace access panel and toe panel. The toe panel
must be positioned to contact floor.
21. If changing color of door and access panel or installing
custom panels, follow the "To change door and access
panel color" instructions, pages 9, 10 and 11.
Congratulations!
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You have just finished installing your new
dishwasher. Keep Installation Instructions
available for easy reference.
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