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Custom Door Panel
5
x4
Carefully tighten each screw to secure the overlay
and check to ensure that the overlay is square with the
dishwasher door and cabinet opening and that the panel
doesn't interfere with the operation of the dishwasher.
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(Installation Option, cont.)
Verify operation of the door counter
balance springs after installation of
the overlay panel. The additional
weight of the overlay panel might
require an adjustment to the preload
of the counterbalance springs. If
adjustment of the springs is required,
please refer to the "Counter Balance
Spring" section.
General Information
• Read these instructions carefully and
• For service convenience, a shut-off valve
completely before installing the
dishwasher. The installation should be
carried out by a qualified installer, who is
familiar with all local codes and ordinances
• It is recommended that the dishwasher
for electrical and plumbing connections. If
the dishwasher is being installed for the
first time, most of the work has to be done
before you move it into place. If you are
replacing an old dishwasher, you must
• It is important that the water supply line
check the old connections.
• Electrical requirements are listed in the
"Specifications" section.
• Make sure the connection is sealed and not
Site Preparation
Note: It is recommended that a thorough
site inspection be conducted PRIOR to
Drain
unpacking and moving this appliance.
• After determining where the water
• The access hole for the drain line should
supply line will connect to the
dishwasher, provide a 2" (5.1 cm) access
hole and run the line to the approximate
• DO NOT use any fittings anywhere in the
fill valve location. Sealing access area
once lines are in place is recommended.
• If the drain line is going to be connected
• Confirm available access to adequate power.
Water Supply
• Drain connection should be a minimum of
W A R N I N G
Plumbing connections must comply with
applicable sanitary, safety, and plumbing
codes.
• Water pressure for the water supply should
be a minimum of 10 to 125 psi. The
dishwasher is supplied with a 5' (1.5 m)
Note: The end of the drain hose is 1" (2.5 cm),
braided stainless steel water line with 3/8"
but is adjustable to 3/4" (1.9 cm) or 5/8"
(0.95 cm) compression fitting connected to
(1.6 cm). If the drain connection is smaller
dishwasher.
than 1" (2.5 cm), the hose can be cut to fit
• After determining where the water supply
the connection.
line will connect to the dishwasher, provide
a 2" (5.1 cm) access hole and run the
Note: Be sure to run the drain line through
water supply line to the approximate fill
the hole to the sink compartment before
valve location.
moving the dishwasher into place.
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(not supplied) should be installed in the
supply line in a readily accessible location
(such as beneath the sink).
be connected to a hot water supply.
Only the 451 model can be connected to
the cold water supply. Cycle times will
increase.
and the shut-off valve have a sufficient flow
volume. Flush the supply line prior to
connecting it to the intake line of the
dishwasher.
leaking before completing the installation.
be 2" square (5.1 cm). Locate as low and
as near to the back wall as possible.
drain line that are less than 1/2" (1.3 cm) ID.
to a food waste disposer, be sure to
remove the knockout or plug from the
fitting before connecting drain line.
9" (22.9cm) from the floor. If connection is
lower, siphoning during cycle can occur.
C A U T I O N
The dishwasher has a factory installed
backflow preventer. Do Not add an additional
check valve.
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