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Installation Requirements
Tools and Parts
Gather the required
tools and parts before starting
installation.
All installations
Tools needed:
o Phillips
screwdriver
Flat - blade screwdriver
5/16" and 1/4" nut drivers
o measuring
tape or ruler
6" adjustable
wrench
small level
flashlight
shallow
pan
Parts needed:
90 ° elbow with 3/8" N.RT.
external
threads on one
end. (The other end must
fit your water supply
line.)
thread seal tape
3 UL listed wire nuts
One 1-1/2" - 2" screw type
clamp
Tools needed:
electric drill with 1/2", 3/4"
and 1-1/2" hole saw bits
small tubing
cutter
In addition,
for new installations
Parts needed:
* copper tubing
(3/8"
recommended)
* clamp connector
to fit a
7/8" (22.2cm) diameter
hole
o One 1-1/2" - 2" screw type
clamp if connecting
to
waste-tee
Parts supplied
A. 2 -# 8 x 5/8" Phillips flat head wood screws
B. 4 - Phillips head, color matched toekick screws
A
B
Make sure these parts are included.
See separate parts list for accessories
available
for your
dishwasher.
Location Requirements
Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical
wiring
where they can interfere
with or contact dishwasher
motors
or legs.
The location
where the dishwasher
will be installed
must
provide
clearance between
motors
and flooring.
Motors
should
not touch the floor.
Do not install dishwasher
over carpeted
flooring.
Protect dishwasher
and water lines leading to dishwasher
against freezing.
Damage from freezing
is not covered
by
the warranty.
Check location
where dishwasher
will be installed.The
location
must provide:
o easy access to water, electricity
and drain.
convenient
access for loading and unloading
dishes.
Corner
locations
require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum
clearance
between the side of the dishwasher
door and the wall or
cabinet.
there must be a minimum
of 25-5/8" (65.1 cm) in front of
dishwasher
to allow door to open fully.
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25-5/8"
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o square opening
for proper operation
and appearance.
cabinet front perpendicular
to floor.
level floor. (If floor at front of opening
is not level with
floor at rear of opening,
shims may be needed to level
dishwasher.)
NOTE:To prevent shifting
during
dishwasher
operation,
shims must be securely
attached to the floor.
If dishwasher
will be left unused for a period of time or in a
location
where it may be subject to freezing, have it
winterized
by authorized
service personnel.
Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within
the
shaded area shown in the "Cutout
dimensions"
section.
HelpfulTip:
If the floor in the dishwasher
opening
is
uneven (example:
tile flooring
only partway
into
opening)
you will need to take special care in
measuring
dimensions
and in leveling
dishwasher.

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