General Information; Site Preparation; Water Supply; Drain - Viking RVDW324 Installation Manual

General Information

• Read these instructions carefully and • For service convenience, a shut-off valve
completely before installing the (not supplied) should be installed in the
dishwasher. The installation should be supply line in a readily accessible location
carried out by a qualified installer, who is (such as beneath the sink).
familiar with all local codes and ordinances • It is recommended that the dishwasher
for electrical and plumbing connections. If be connected to a hot water supply.
the dishwasher is being installed for the • It is important that the water supply line
first time, most of the work has to be done and the shut-off valve have a sufficient flow
before you move it into place. If you are volume. Flush the supply line prior to
replacing an old dishwasher, you must connecting it to the intake line of the
check the old connections. dishwasher.
• Electrical requirements are listed in the • Make sure the connection is sealed and not
"Specifications" section. leaking before completing the installation.

Site Preparation

Drain

Note: It is recommended that a thorough • The access hole for the drain line should
site inspection be conducted PRIOR to be 2" square (5.1 cm). Locate as low and
unpacking and moving this appliance.
as near to the back wall as possible.
• After determining where the water • DO NOT use any fittings anywhere in the
supply line will connect to the drain line that are less than 1/2" (1.3 cm) ID.
dishwasher, provide a 2" (5.1 cm) access • If the drain line is going to be connected
hole and run the line to the approximate to a food waste disposer, be sure to
fill valve location. Sealing access area remove the knockout or plug from the
once lines are in place is recommended. fitting before connecting drain line.
• Confirm available access to adequate power. • Drain connection should be a minimum of
9" (22.9cm) from the floor. If connection is
lower, siphoning during cycle can occur.

Water Supply

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The dishwasher has a factory installed
backflow preventer. DO NOT add an
Plumbing connections must comply with
additional check valve.
applicable sanitary, safety, and plumbing
codes.
Note: The end of the drain hose is 1" (2.5 cm),
• Water pressure for the water supply should but is adjustable to 3/4" (1.9 cm) or 5/8"
be a minimum of 10 to 125 psi. The (1.6 cm). If the drain connection is smaller
dishwasher is supplied with a 5' (1.5 m) than 1" (2.5 cm), the hose can be cut to fit
braided stainless steel water line with 3/8" the connection.
(0.95 cm) compression fitting connected to
dishwasher. Note: Be sure to run the drain line through
• After determining where the water supply the hole to the sink compartment before
line will connect to the dishwasher, provide moving the dishwasher into place.
a 2" (5.1 cm) access hole and run the
water supply line to the approximate fill
valve location.
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C A U T I O N

Electrical Connections

Grounding Instructions 4. Care should be exercised, when the
This appliance must be grounded. In the
event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric • The dishwasher comes with a 3'9" (1.1 m)
shock by providing a path of least resistance electrical cord for 110-120 volts, 15/20
for electric current. This appliance is amp supply. This cord should be plugged
equipped with a cord having an equipment- into the 110-120 volt outlet located under
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. the sink.
The plug must be plugged into an • If the cord is not long enough or if a hard
appropriate outlet that is installed and wire installation is needed, follow the
grounded in accordance with all local codes instructions in the "Hardwire" section.
and ordinances. Note: Access holes should be 2" square
(5.1 cm) with no sharp edges.
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• In a hardwire installation, use only copper
supply conductors. The conductors should
Disconnect the electrical power supply and
have a minimum temperature rating of
place a tag at the disconnect switch
194° F (90° C).
indicating that you are working on the
circuit.
Grounding Instructions if Hardwired:
Be sure electrical power is turned off at
This appliance must be connected to a
circuit breaker or fuse box before servicing
grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or installing unit. DO NOT use an
or an equipment grounding conductor must
extension cord for this appliance.
be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment – grounding
terminal or lead on the appliance.
• For a cord connected undercounter
dishwasher: Improper connection of the equipment –
1. The power supply receptacle for the grounding conductor can result in a risk of
appliance should be installed in a electric shock. Check with a qualified
cabinet or on a wall adjacent to the electrician or serviceman if you are in
under counter space in which the doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded. DO NOT modify the
appliance is to be installed;
2. There should be an opening through plug provided with the appliance; if it will
the partition between the not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
compartments mentioned in Item (1), installed by a qualified electrician.
that is large enough for the attachment
plug to pass through. The longest
dimension of the opening shall not be
more than 1-1/2" (38 mm).
3. The edges of the opening mentioned in
Item (2) should, if the partition is wood,
be smooth and rounded or, if the
partition is metal, be covered with the
grommet provided for this purpose by
the manufacturer; and
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appliance is installed or removed to
reduce the likelihood of damage to the
power supply cord.
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