INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting
installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with
any tools listed here.
All Installations
Tools needed:
Flat-blade
screwdriver
Phillips
screwdriver
2
Utility knife
Supplied in Kit:
4 Plastic studs (attached to each other by runners)
4 Short screws (10-16 hex head screw)
4 Long screws (8-18 Torx® head screws)
1 Template (located inside Use and Care Guide bag
assembly)
1 Instruction sheet (located inside Use and Care Guide bag
assembly)
NOTE: The screws supplied are used for only %" thick
wooden
panel. If the wooden
panel is less than %" thick,
customer must purchase screws locally.
Other parts you may also need:
Se" and Va"
nut drivers or
hex sockets
UL-Listed/CSA
Approved twist-on
0
B
wire connectors*
Vi—2"
(3.81-5.cm)
Screw-type
clamps.(3-maximum)
Measuring tape
or-ruler
Small level
Masking or
duct tape
Moisture
barriertape
(Part Number,
4396277).
10" adjustable wre
he
that opens to
a5
1%" (2.9 em)
54" open-end
wrench
Torx®!-T15. screwdriver
*Must be the proper size to connect your household wiring
to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher
Other useful items you may need:
NOTE:
Moisture barrier tape is recommended when installing a
dishwasher under a wood countertop.
NOTE: Parts available for purchase in plumbing supply stores.
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See
"Electrical Requirements" section. It is recommended that
electrical connections be made by a licensed electrical installer.
In addition, for first-time installations
Tools needed:
Flashlight
Bath towel
Cordless drill
with "34"
and-144"-hole
saw. bits
Small
tubing cutter
Wire stripper
Shallow: pan
SZ
GD
Wood block
eZ
Parts needed:
Parts supplied:
O y &
N)
Green
iv
Drain-hose
-|Drain hose|
#10 x 1%".
|2 = under-
2-
clamps (2)
Phillips---|
counter
custom
(large and
head
oy rounting
tape
ismall)
screws (
)| brackets (top)
Copper tubing (%"
See "Electrical Requirements" section.
0.D-suggested) or
flexible braided
water supply line
For Direct Wire:
use UL Listed/
CSA Approved
strain relief
to fit 7%" (2.2.cm)
hole
For Power. Supply
Cord: use UL
Listed/CSA
Approved power
supply cord kit
marked for use with
dishwasher
Additional parts supplied with top-venting models only:
Parts needed:
34" Compr x 34° hose fitting
For part or kit, see local
retailer or call Whirlpool
Parts: 1-800-442-9991. Part
Number W10273460
4 #10 x %" wood screws (if installing custom front panels)
T® TORX
is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners,
Inc.
Po
OC
2#8-x 1%".
Torx® T15 screws
4#10 x %" hex-head screws
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Additional parts supplied with certain models only:
Bottom sound pad
(located in-lower rack)
Make sure all these parts are included in the literature package.
If parts are not included, call 1-800-422-1230.