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Heavy-duty
door springs must be
used with custom panels that weigh
more than 4 pounds.
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KUDA and KUDS models -
Heavy-
duty door spring kit was shipped
in
the silverware
basket inside the unit.
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All other models -
Heavy-duty
door
spring kit, Part Number
9741247,
must be ordered from your dealer
or authorized
parts distributor.
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Maximum
door panel weight
is 10
pounds.
Failure to follow
these instructions
could cause product
damage.
Dishwasher door panel and access panel
can be customized to match wood
cabinets. It is recommended
that a cabinet-
maker cut the customized
panel pieces
because of the precise dimensions needed.
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Cut wood panels so that wood grain
matches direction of grain in cabinets.
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File or sand edges of wood panels.
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Apply moisture-resistant
sealer on all
sides of wood panels.
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114"
thick
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6-S/8"
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5/16" routed four sides for panel
more than l/4" thick
Dimensions
for routing
panel edges
Custom panels
l/4"
max.
more than l/4"
thick: Route outer
edge.
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Custom panels
less than l/4"
5/16" min.
thick: Install
spacer behind
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A-
panel.
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Side view
Panel B
panel
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Electrical
requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
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Electrical ground
is required
on this
appliance.
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Do Not ground
to a gas supply pipe.
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Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or
grounding
circuit. A fuse in the
neutral or grounding
circuit could
result in an electrical
shock.
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Do Not modify the power supply
cord plug.
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Do Not use an extension
cord with
this appliance.
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Check with a qualified
electrician
if
you are in doubt as to whether
this
appliance
is properly
grounded.
It is the customer's
responsibility
to:
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Contact a qualified
electrical
installer.
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Assure that the electrical
supply is
adequate
and in conformance
with
the National
Electrical Code,
ANWNFPA
70 -
latest edition*,
and all local codes and ordinances.
Failure to follow
these instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
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Electrical
connection
Direct wire connection
? I Cut a 1" hole in the cabinet for the
electrical wiring to pass through.
If this hole
is cut in a wood cabinet, the hole should be
sanded until smooth. If the hole is cut in a
metal cabinet, the hole must be covered by
a grommet (Part No. 302797). Run flexible
cable from fused disconnect, circuit breaker
or junction
box through
hole in cabinet.
Cable should extend 24 inches minimum
from back wall and easily connect to
terminal box. If cable enters from left side,
28 inch length is recommended.
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Disconnect
power supply.
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is installed
in
opening,
remove terminal box cover.
Install conduit connector to box.
b Insert power cable through
conduit
connector.
iZ? I Using twist-on connectors, connect
white wire power supply cable to white
leads in terminal box. Connect black wire
of power supply cable with black wire in
terminal box.
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wire of power
supply cable to grounding
screw on
dishwasher frame.
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conduit connector screws.
Replace terminal box cover.
Flexible power
supply cord
connection
3-prong
grounding-type
wall receptacle
Local codes may permit the use of a U.L.-
listed, flexible, three-conductor,
16-
gauge, power supply cord terminated
with a three-prong,
grounding-type
plug.
It is recommended
that cord kit, Part No
675456, available from your KitchenAid
dealer or parts supplier, be installed.
Follow Installation
Instructions
packaged
with flexible power supply cord.
The flexible
power supply cord used
must:
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Be less than 6 feet in length.
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Meet National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 -
latest edition*, and all
local codes and ordinances.
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Not touch the dishwasher motor or
lower portion of the dishwasher tub.
A grommet,
Part No. 302797, must cover
the hole cut in a metal cabinet for the
flexible power supply cord.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating three-
prong, grounding-type
wall receptacle
grounded
in accordance with National
Electrical Code 70 -
latest edition* and all
local ordinances.
If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it
is the personal responsibility
and obligation
of the customer to have a properly
grounded
3-prong wall receptacle installed
by a qualified electrician.
The receptacle should be installed on the
rear or side wall of the cabinet next to the
dishwasher opening.
* Copies of the standard
listed may be
obtained
from:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch
Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
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