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ZLINE Kitchen and Bath provides Attainable Luxury, where the kitchen and bath of your dreams is never out of reach. Through our unique designs and unparalleled quality, we’re dedicated to providing you an elevated experience in the heart of your home. With an endless selection of...
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ZLINE is fueled by a passion for innovation; A relentless pursuit of bringing the highest end luxury designs and professional features into everyone’s homes. Because we continually strive to improve our products, we may change specifications and designs without prior notice.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death. WARNING When using the dishwasher, carefully follow the precautions in this manual. These are provided in order to save time and effort and to help ensure optimum dishwasher performance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these safety instructions completely before installation and operation and follow them carefully. Save these instructions and pass them on to any future user. WARNING CAUTION NOTICE • In addition to these instructions, the dishwasher shall be installed in accordance with all local codes, or in absence of a local code: •...
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• Do not operate the appliance if it's damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts. If the unit arrives damage, contact ZLINE at 1-614-777-5004 for help.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • When loading items into the dishwasher: • Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal. • Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries. •...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid risk of injury, always use caution when opening the door during or following a wash cycle, as hot water or steam may escape. CAUTION • Do not store or use flammable liquids or vapors in the immediate surrounding area of the dishwasher or on the appliance.
BEFORE INSTALLATION WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD • Connect the dishwasher to a properly rated, protected, and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload. • The dishwasher is designed for a 120 VAC/60 Hz electrical supply connected to a dishwasher-de dicated, properly grounded, electrical circuit with a fuse or breakers rated for 15 amperes.
BEFORE INSTALLATION TOOLS YOU MAY NEED Pipe Wrench Wire Cutter Drill Hole Saw Hammer Wire Stripper (T20) (T20) Tape Measure Torx Screwdriver Phillips Screwdriver Flathead Screwdriver Scissors Adjustable Wrench Level Brush Pencil MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED: (Please note additional materials may be required to comply with local codes) Hot Water Supply Line: Minimum 3/4"...
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BEFORE INSTALLATION The parts required for installing the dishwasher are enclosed in plastic bags within this product's packaging. Check that all of the following parts are included. NAME IMAGE QUANTITY DISHWASHER PARTS BAG 1 a. Hose Clamp DISHWASHER PARTS BAG 2 b.
(816 mm - 867 mm) PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES: • When installing a ZLINE door panel (see instructions on page 22), the depth of each unit increases to 22 1/2" (572 mm). The depth of each unit including the panel and handle is roughly 24" (610 mm). Depths may vary if you install a custom panel.
17 3/4" (451 mm) Depth: 24" (610 mm) Height: 34" 36" (864 mm 914 mm) Width: 23 5/8" (600 mm) NOTE: Since kitchen layouts vary, ZLINE recommends consulting with a professional installer to verify cabinet dimensions before installing the appliance.
INSTALLATION The mounting brackets in Parts Bag 3 must be used when installing the dishwasher in the cabinetry. Use of any parts other than mounting brackets may result in damage to property or bodily injury. If the material (wood) under the If the material (granite, slate, stone, etc.) countertop can be drilled or of the countertop cannot be easily drilled...
INSTALLATION ADJUSTING HEIGHT 1. Before the dishwasher is placed into the cabinetry, the two front legs will be completely retracted. Adjust the legs by turning in the direction of the black arrows (noted below) with a flathead screwdriver to allow for the unit to move downwards. 2.
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INSTALLATION DWV-24 MODEL If the height of the enclosure is 34" to 36" (864 mm to 914 mm), use the short leg supports as shown in the figure below. If the height of the enclosure is above 36" (914 mm), use the long leg supports as shown in the figure below.
INSTALLATION WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION The water supply may be connected to the dishwasher in one of two ways: • With a metal-braided hose. • With copper tubing. Braided Hose/Copper Tubing: • After connections are made, turn on the water supply to check for leaks. •...
INSTALLATION STEAM PROTECTION FOIL Steam will escape when the dishwasher door is opened during operation of the dishwasher and after completion of any of the unit's working cycles. In order to prevent the resulting steam from collecting and damaging at the underside of the countertop, we recommend using the steam protection foil provided with this unit.
INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER INTO THE CABINET CUTOUT Place the dishwasher in front of the cabinet opening and get ready to connect all hoses and electrical connections. • The electrical-supply receptacle for the appliance must be installed in a cabinet or on a wall adjacent to the undercounter space where the appliance will be installed.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION DRAIN HOSE CONNECTION DRAIN HOSE CONNECTION Check the parts on the sink to which the drain hose will be connected. 1. Check the parts on the sink where the drain hose will be connected. 2. There are several ways to insert the drain hose into the drain hose connector of 2.
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INSTALLATION 3. Check the size of the sink’s drain hose connector. If needed, cut the drain hose so its end fits onto the sink connector (5/8", 3/4", or 1" as shown below). If the end of the drain hose does not fit onto the drain hose connector of the sink, use an adapter (not provided), available at any plumbing or hardware retailer.
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INSTALLATION 5. If there is no air gap, you can install a high loop. Hang the high point of the drain hose as close as possible to the overflow level of the sink; this helps prevents backflow and foul smells resulting from standing water. The high point should be at least 30" (762 mm) from the cabinet floor, as outlined below.
INSTALLATION ADJUSTING THE KICK PLATE Once the dishwasher is successfully installed, attach the kick plate to the unit. The two-piece kick plate can be adjusted to the height and depth needed for the kitchen. DWV-18 1. If the installed height of the dishwasher is above 32 1/8" (816 mm) using the short front leg supports, install the metal back plate (letter "p"...
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INSTALLATION 2. Depending on the overall height required to cover the remaining gap, the plastic plinth panel (o) height can be adjusted in 3/8" (10 mm) increments by removing/adding each section. It is attached through the side holes of the metal back plate and secured using the U-shaped clips (n) to hold the pegs.
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• Depth of Drilling Bit: 15/32" (12 mm) Ø 5/64" (2 mm) FIGURE A NOTE: The use of the outer panel mounting template only applies to custom door panels supplied by the customer. ZLINE-provided outer panels are pre-drilled and therefore do not require the template to install.
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INSTALLATION FIGURE A 3. As shown in Figure B, fasten Mount Screws Ø 5/32" x 27/32" (k) into positions III. 4. As shown in Figure B, install both Adhesive Panel Strips (d and e). FIGURE B Before attaching Adhesive Panel Strips, remove the white protective sheets. These Velcro strips are meant to help hold the outer panel in place while you NOTICE fasten it to the dishwasher door.
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INSTALLATION 6. The upper section of the outer panel can be secured by the two mount screws (k) fastened in step 3 by sliding the panel upward after aligning those screws with the corresponding keyholes on the dishwasher door, shown with the orange arrows in Figure D. Slide the panel upward until the top edge is flush with the top of the dishwasher control panel.
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FIGURE C FIGURE D INSTALLATION 8. Depending on the weight of the assembled outer panel, the door spring tension can be adjusted by the mechanism shown in Figure F. • If the door is falling down, the mechanism must be turned clockwise in the direction of the white arrow with a Phillips screwdriver.
6. If the dishwasher does not operate properly, refer to the Troubleshooting section. • If the unit does not operate properly after following these steps, contact ZLINE at 1-614-777-5004 to schedule an authorized service agent to inspect the new dishwasher for any function related failure.
ZLINE Kitchen and Bath (“ZLINE”) dishwashers have a one year parts and service warranty. ZLINE warranty periods begin from the original date of product delivery and solely cover the original purchaser of the product, delivered new and in its original carton. The limited warranty covers all parts and labor for necessary repairs if any part of the product, or the product itself, proves to be defective in materials or workmanship.
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ZLINE reserves the right to offer to replace the defective part or the product or provide the original purchaser a full refund of the purchase price of the product (not including installation, removal, or other charges that were not included in the original purchase price).
Always check the ZLINE website for the most up-to-date version of its product manuals: www.zlinekitchen.com/pages/manuals. Do not install or operate any ZLINE product if it has missing or broken parts or if it arrives damaged due to shipping. If ZLINE products arrive damaged, contact ZLINE Customer Experience at 1-614-777-5004 for help.
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1-614-777-5004 or visit www.zlinekitchen.com/contact to utilize our online Customer Experience Portal. Scan the QR code to view the most up-to-date version of our Installation Manual and User Manual. Need to purchase a part or accessory for your ZLINE product? Visit www.zlineparts.com, ZLINE's official parts distribution partner.
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