XLFI DISHWASHER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AUTOMATIC HIGH LOOP AUTOMATIC HIGH LOOP The drain hose is fastened to the back of the The drain hose is fastened to the back of the machine at the best height. To eliminate poten- machine at the best height. To eliminate poten- tial drain problems, leave this hose in place.
Safety instructions 1. It is important that you closely follow the instructions provided here. 2. An incorrect or defective installation can lead to higher consumption of energy, water and dishwashing detergent, which can lead to higher costs and poor cleaning results. 3.
Installation and connection information DISHWASHER BUILD IN MEASUREMENTS Make sure the edges of the ac- cess holes are even to avoid dam- Cable hole age to the drain and supply holes and the power cord. 2-4" DISHWASHER MEASUREMENTS* Min 833mm 32-9/16 to 33-15/16”...
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Installation and connection information WATER CONNECTION • Fix the machine to a hot water supply (maxi- mum 150°F, 65°C). • The water line to the dishwasher is intended to be connected to 3/8” compression shut off valve or 3/8” union. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION •...
Step 1. Fitting the dishwasher in place 1. Loosen the mounting screws on the dishwasher’s steel feet using a 5/8 inch (16mm) open-ended wrench. Screw the mounting screws down as close to the floor as possible. 2. Adjust the height of the dishwasher by tur- ning the steel feet with your hands.
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Fitting the dishwasher in place Affix the light shielding film (packed in the document bag) to the underside of the coun- tertop above the touch buttons. The light shielding film ensures optimal button functionality. Note: The surface on which the protective film is to be affixed must be clean and dry.
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Fitting the dishwasher in place 7. Place the spirit level on the dishwasher door to check that the machine is level and adjust if necessary. The door must be fully closed! Note: The dishwasher must be level! An unlevel machine can affect the amount of water taken in, the door can be difficult to close, and the baskets difficult to place securely.
Step 2. Attaching cover or wooden door Follow the separate instructions supplied with the dishwasher to attach the chosen cover or wooden door to the front of the machine. Note: Once you have fitted the cover or wooden door to the dishwasher, the door springs may need adjusting.
Step 3. Adjusting the door springs The door springs are on the sides of the dis- hwasher. If necessary, pull out the dishwasher and adjust the tension of the door springs. A good idea is to try adjusting one side only first. 1.
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Adjusting the door springs 4. Adjust the spring tension using one of the following methods depending on how much adjustment is needed. If you need to adjust the spring a lot, place the rear mount in another hole. Place the spring further forward to reduce the tension and further back to increase the tension.
Step 4. Connecting electricity, water and drain 1. Connect drain hose Connect drain hose The drain hose is routed to an inlet plug on the sink unit’s water trap. Clamp Cut the drain hose adapter to the appro priate size for connection to the undersink drain or garbage disposer.
Step 5. Checking dishwasher function and fit Test the dishwasher with the rinse programme. Check that the dishwasher fill and drains properly. Also check that none of the connections leak. Also check that adjacent drawers and cabinet doors can be opened when the dishwasher door is open.
Step 6. Securing the dishwasher 1. Pull out the upper basket, and the center bas- ket if present, and turn the basket stop on the runner outwards. 2. Remove the upper basket, and the center bas- ket if present, by pulling the basket(s) out as far as possible.
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Securing the dishwasher 5. Cover the screw holes on the sides with the supplied plastic plugs. Push in the plugs dia- gonally to fit them in place. 6. Check that the dishwasher’s steel feet are solidly placed on the floor. Make sure the dishwasher is not hanging in the air by the mounting tabs.
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Securing the dishwasher Also adjust so that the dishwasher’s steel feet the dishwasher is level. 7. Tighten the mounting screws on the steel feet with a 5/8 inch (16 mm) open-ended wrench.
Step 7. Attaching the toe kick (if applicable) 1. Attach the supplied sound insulation material to the back of the toe kick. (Only for certain Adjust the height of the insulation material models). 2. The toe kick is attached with two screws that can only be adjusted vertically.
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Attaching the toe kick (if applicable) 3. Fit the toe kick to the screw mount. 4. Check that the toe kick is flush with the sur- rounding kitchen toe kick. If not, loosen and adjust the holders as necessary until satis- fied.
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