Important Safety Instructions: Please READ and SAVE this information o avoid possible injury or property damage, OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS. These instructions are intended for use by qualified installers only. The dishwasher must be installed by a qualified service technician or installe . •...
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WARNING Avoiding General Hazards Do not use the dishwasher until it is completely installed. When opening the door on an uninstalled dishwasher, carefully open the door while supporting the rear of the unit. Failure to follow this warning can cause the dishwasher to tip over and result in serious injury.
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This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. Do not use extension cords. Avoiding Plumbing/Scalding Hazards Do not perform any work on a charged hot water line.
Tools and Materials Needed Tape Measure Adjustable Wrench Hole Saw Drill Wire Cutter Wire Stripper Pliers Needle Nose Pliers Phillips Screwdriver Slot Screwdriver Level 90° elbow with 3/4" N.P.T. female threads on one leg, and sized to fit your water supply line (copper tubing/ compression fitting, or braided hose) on the other leg.
Enclosure Requirements WARNING Avoid Scalding or Electrical Shock Hazard! Make sure the water supply and electrical supply are shut off before installation or service. Note: This dishwasher is designed to be enclosed on the top, back and both sides by standard residential kitchen cabinetry. Select a location as close to the sink as possible for easy access to water supply and drain lines.
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After locating the proper place for your dishwasher, create required openings in your cabinets in order to allow for water, drain and electrical lines on the appropriate side. The holes should be cut within the 4x2.5” area shown. If the opening is made through wood, sand it smooth. If the opening is made through metal, use the provided edge protector (B) or other approved method to protect wiring from damage.
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Pull the drain hose out of the packaging base as shown. Set toe panel aside for later use. Attach 90° elbow joint to dishwasher oriented as shown. Do not over-tighten. Attach hot water line to 90° elbow.
Remove the hose clip at the back of the dishwasher as shown. The hose clip may be used later to hold the drain hose inside your cabinet. Electrical Preparation WARNING Avoid Electrical Shock Hazard Do not work on an energized circuit. Doing so could result in serious injury or death.
Dishwasher Electrical Rating Volts Hertz Amperes Watts 1,440 1,450 (max) Grounding Instructions The dishwasher must be properly grounded before operating. This appli- ance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dish- washer.
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ADVERTENCIA ESTRICTAMENTE SIGA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE ESTE MANUAL. arrow UTILICE SÓLO EL 14 O 12 DE ALAMBRE DE COBRE AWG CON UN GRADO DE LA TEMPERATURA MÍNIMA DE 75 ° C (167 ° F). COLOQUE TODOS LOS CABLES EN LA CAJA DE LA FUENTE DE ALIMEN- TACIÓN Y LA INSTALACIÓN DE LA CUBIERTA.
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Mount the dishwasher electrical supply junction box (A) and dedicated receptacle in an accessible cabinet adjacent to the dishwasher (do not mount the junction box or receptacle behind the dishwasher). Note: screws are not provided for mounting electrical supply junction box. CLICK Leg Adjuster Adhesive...
Installation of Mounting Brackets NOTICE Before installing the supplied counter top mounting brackets, decide which method of securing the dishwasher into its enclosure will be used. Once the mounting brackets are installed on the dishwasher, removing them is difficult and will damage the mounting brackets and the dishwasher.
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Side Mount is used for counter tops made of marble, granite, or other very hard materials that cannot be easily drilled. Grasp mounting bracket (D) with pliers at perforation and bend until rounded end breaks free. Discard end. Slip bracket flange through side slots in frame as shown. Using pliers, bend flange such that the bracket will not slip out of slot.
Positioning the Dishwasher If your sink is to the right side of where you are installing the dishwasher, you will need to reposition the hoses behind the dishwasher before installing. To do so, unhook the strap that the hoses are running through on the back of the dishwasher base and position them per your requirements.
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Reposition the hoses such that they run through the strap on the other side. Be sure to snap the strap back in place to secure the hoses as shown. To avoid scratching the floor, use flo r protection and caution when sliding the dishwasher into the cabinet.
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Push the unit 2/3 of the way into the opening and stop. Reach into adjacent cabinet and pull hoses and excess power cord completely out so they do not get kinked. Push the unit in until flush with cabinet door.
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Adjust the legs as shown to raise the unit so it is flush with the counte . Use a level to check that your dishwasher is level. Level side to side by turning feet clockwise to raise or counter-clockwise to lower front of the unit as shown. Level front to back by turning center screw clockwise to raise or counter- clockwise to lower the back.
Water Inlet Connections WARNING Avoid Scald Hazard Do not perform any work on a charged hot water line. Serious injury could result. Only qualified plumbers should perform plumbing work. Do not attempt any work on the dishwasher hot water supply plumb- ing until you are certain the hot water supply is shut off.
Connect the dishwasher water supply line to the water shut off valve. You will need to use an approved dishwasher water supply line with the correct fittings for this connection. Always use the appropriate seal when making plumbing connections. After all connections are made, turn on the hot water and check for leaks.
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screws provided You may use the piece you removed in Step 7 to attach to the inside of the cabinet and hang the drain hose from as shown (screws are not sup- plied) in place of using a Nonmetallic Tie as pictured in the next illustrations. Do not exceed 43”...
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NOTE: Place hose clamp around end of drain hose BEFORE connecting to the plumbing. The dishwasher drain hose may be connected to the drain plumbing using an air gap in one of two ways: - Connect to the under sink dishwasher drain connection (25a). - Connect to a disposer dishwasher drain connection (25b).
Use the clamp provided (C) to attach the drain hose to the house plumbing as shown. Attaching the Toe Panel Position the slotted toe panel (G) on the dishwasher. Allow it to rest on the floor. Attach using screws (H) as shown. Use only the supplied screws to avoid damaging the dishwasher.
Customer Service Your dishwasher requires no special care other than that described in the Care and Maintenance section of the Use and Care Manual. If you are having a problem with your dishwasher, before calling for service please refer to the Self Help section in the Use and Care Manual. If service is necessary, contact your dealer or installer or an authorized service center.
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