Whirlpool Undercounter Dishwasher Installation Instructions Manual page 5

Alternate drain hose
connection methods:
Drain hose to waste tee. ,~~~~~~t~r
abbve trap. H
If local plumbing codes permit,
dishwasher drain hose may be
connected directly to waste tee". The
waste tee connection MUST be made
ahead of the trap and a minimum of 20
inches above the floor.
Drain hose to disposer.
Ad
ut ho
ctor.
20' minimum
clearance to
floor
If local plumbing codes permit,
dishwasher drain hose may be
connected directly to disposer. Most
disposers have 7/8" connectors or
special connectors are available at
plumbing supply
houses. Be sure to
remove the
disposer plug
before connecting
the drain hose.
You may need to
remove disposer
from sink to remove
the plug.
'All parts are available through your dealer or
local hardware or plumbing store.
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Product Damage
Do Not solder within 6" of plastic
water inlet valves.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in product damage.
water Inlet valve
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Connect water pipe or tubing
directly to water inlet valve..Do Not run-
pipe or tubing across front of motor or
dishwasher legs. Turn on water supply
and check for leaks.
11 H Check electrical requirements.
Be sure you have correct electrical
supply and recommended grounding
method. See Panels A and B for $roper
connecKon.
Top mounting brackets attached
underside of countertoD.
Door and
access and
toe panels
not shown.
No.-
10 x l/2'
Do Not
drop
screws
Into tub.
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H Open dishwasher door and
remove all shipping materials. Remove
bottom rack. Place a newspaper, large
sheet of paper or a towel over bottom
of dishwasher to prevent screws or other
items from entering the pump area
when securing dishwasher to
countertop.
Personal Injury/Product Damage
Hazard
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The dishwasher must be secured to
the countertop to keep it from tilting
when door is open.
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Do Not drop screws in dishwasher
tub. If screws should fall into pump,
pump and motor damage may
occur.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury or
product damage.
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Secure dishwasher to counter-
top with two, No.-10 x l/2" Phillips-head
screws from parts bag. You MUST secure
dishwasher to keep it from tilting when
door is opened or closed. Do Not drop
screws in dishwasher tub. Remove
paper from bottom of dishwasher.
Equally spaced
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w Open door approximatelv 3"
and check'for equal $&zing betw'een
inner door and tub sides. If necessary,
loosen screws that fasten dishwasher to
countertop and shift tub. Tighten screws.
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Check door for orooer
operation. Open door to'a 4'5" angle. If
properly adjusted, door should stay in
this position. If door shuts or falls open,
close door and
adjust
both door springs
by moving spring ends to different holes
in base.
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Take a few minutes to read the
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m Check that all parts have
been installed and no steps were
skipped. Check that you have all the
tools you started with.
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m Turn bn electric suoolv. Start
dishwasher and allow it to cb~blete a
cycle. Check that dishwasher is working
properly and that there are no water
leaks.
toe pbnel
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panel
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Replace the access panel
and toe panel. The toe panel must be
positioned to contact floor.
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H If changing color of door and
access panel or installing custom
panels, follow the 'To change door
panel color" and "To change access
panel color" instructions, Panel E and
back cover.
Congratulations!
You have just finished installing
your new undercounter
dish washer. Keep Installation
Instructions available for easy
reference.
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Use and Care Guide to fully understand
your new
dishwasher.
Panel D