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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY. INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THIS UNIT FOR THE OWNER. OWNER: PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Rev.24.09...
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COSMO Appliances are designed according to the strictest safety and performance standard for the North American market. We follow the most advanced manufacturing philosophy.
TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY ..................4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................ 5 Enclosure Requirements ................... 6 Drain Requirements ....................7 Drain Preparation ..................... 7 Electrical Requirements .................... 8 Grounding Instructions .................... 8 Cabinet Preparation and Wire Routing ..............9 Preparing the Hot Water Line ................10 Connecting the Water Line to the Water Supply ..........
• The dishwasher MUST be installed to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is required. • If you received a damaged dishwasher, you should immediately call Cosmo Customer Service at 1-888-784-3108. WARNING This dishwasher comes with a heating element to heat the water. To avoid the risk of a serious burn, don't touch the heating element when the dishwasher is on.
Materials needed (kit purchased separately): 90° Fitting ( ¾”). The other end Three wire nuts (UL Teflon thread should be sized to fit the seal tape listed) (two included in water supply line. kit) New installations only Hot water line kit Strain relief “T”...
• If installing into a corner, allow 2 in. (5.08 cm) min. clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall, or other appliances. Allow 25.63 in. (65.1 cm) min. clearance from the front of the dishwasher for opening the door. Countertop Dishwasher 25.63”(65.1 cm) Clearance for door opening...
Method 1 - Air gap with a waste tee or garbage disposal connection Method 2 - High drain with a waste tee or garbage disposal connection You must provide a method to attach the drain hose to the underside of the countertop. Electrical Requirements •...
Direct Wire Method • The cable must be routed as shown in Cabinet preparation and wire routing on page 9, and extend a minimum of 24 in.(60.96 cm) from the rear wall. • Use flexible, armored, or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets the wiring requirements for your home and local codes and ordinances.
Preparing the Hot Water Line • The water connection is on the left side of dishwasher. • The hot water line may enter the opening from either side, the rear, or the floor within the shaded area. • The hot water line may pass through the same hole as the electrical and drain hose. Or, you can drill an additional 1.5 in.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Check the Door Balance Caution: • Opening the door of your dishwasher before it is installed will cause it to tip forward. Do not open the door until you are ready to install your dishwasher. • If it is necessary to open the door, hold the top of the dishwasher securely with one hand and hold the door with the other hand.
Step 3: Remove the Toe-kick • Remove the two toe-kick screws with a Phillips screwdriver, then remove the toe-kick. You’ll Need: Adjustable wrench Phillips screwdriver Step 4: Electrical Connection Turn off the electricity to the dishwasher’s electrical circuit. Make sure that the electrical power is turned off at the source.
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Note: If you have trouble replacing the junction box cover, loosen the screws on the strain relief. Junction box Ground to green White to white Black to black Junction box Power cord You’ll Need: Power cord Strain relief Three wire nuts Phillips screwdriver (for electrical connections) (UL listed)
Step 5: Install the 90° Water Supply Elbow 1 Install the 90° elbow onto the water valve. Do not over-tighten the 90° elbow. The water valve bracket could bend or the water valve fitting could break. 2 Position the end of the elbow to face the bottom right side of the dishwasher. Note : After installation, the elbow should face the dishwasher card slot at...
Step 6: Install the Drain Hose 1 Make sure that the leveling feet are loosened before standing the dishwasher upright. They may be tight from shipping/packaging. 2 Turn the dishwasher upright. 3 Slide a screw-type hose clamp onto the right-angled end of the drain hose. 4 Install the drain hose to the dishwasher drain outlet on the back of the dishwasher, then tighten the screw-type hose clamp.
Step 7: Inserting the Drain Hose through the Cabinet • Insert the drain hose into the hole in the cabinet wall. If a power cord is used, guide the end through a separate hole. Tip: Position the water line and house wiring on the floor to avoid interfering with the base of the dishwasher.
Step 9: Position the Dishwasher Under the Countertop 1 Make sure that the wires are secure under the dishwasher and not pinched or in contact with door springs or other dishwasher components. Tip: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It should be positioned so it is not bunched up or interfering with door springs.
3 If the door hits the tub, the dishwasher is not installed correctly. Adjust the leveling legs to align the door to the tub. Note: Keep the dishwasher level. Turn the legs to adjust the level You’ll Need: Adjustable wrench Level Step 11: Securing the Dishwasher to the Countertop •...
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Method 2 1 Remove the plastic tub caps from the inside of the dishwasher tub. 2 Drive a wood screw through the hole in the side of the dishwasher into the cabinet frame. IMPORTANT: Drive the screws straight and flush. Protruding screw heads will scratch the side if the dishwasher.
Step 12: Connecting the Water Supply Line 1 Make sure that you wrapped the 90° elbow with Teflon thread seal tape twice. 2 Slide the compression nut, then the ferrule over the end of the water supply line. Note: If you have a steel-grated line, you do not need a ferrule or compression nut. 3 Insert the water supply line into the 90°...
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2 If a longer drain hose is required, you can add up to 42" (1.1 m) of length, for a total of 10 ft. (3.01 m) to the factory installed hose. Use 5/8” or 7/8” inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect the two hose ends.
4 If connecting the drain line to a garbage disposal, make sure that the drain plug has been removed. Your dishwasher will not drain if the plug is left in place. Remove the plug You’ll Need: Phillips screwdriver Screw-type Coupler for extending drain line hose clamps (if applicable)
Step 15: Wet Testing the Dishwasher 1 Turn on the power supply (or plug the power cord into the outlet, if equipped). 2 Turn on your dishwasher (refer to the User Manual/Guide for instructions). 3 Close the door, select the Rinse only cycle, and press START/Cancel. 4 Make sure that water enters the dishwasher.
SPECIFICATIONS Capacity Max 14 place settings Dimensions (W × D × H) 23 ⁄ × 27 × 33 ⁄ in. (606 × 686 × 857 mm) Weight 88.2 lbs. (40.0 kg) Power requirements 120 V ~ 60 Hz Current 8.4 A Water pressure Between 20 and 120 psi (138 and 827 kPa) Noise (dB)
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IMPORTANT Do Not Return This Product To The Store If you have a problem with this product, please contact COSMO Customer Support at +1 (888) 784-3108 DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE, MODEL #, AND SERIAL # REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. IMPORTANT Ne pas Réexpédier ce Produit au Magasin...
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APPLIANCES Cosmo is constantly making efforts to improve the quality and performance of our products, so we may make changes to our appliances without updating this manual. Electronic version of this manual is available at: www.cosmoappliances.com...
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