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Dishwasher
Installation
Instructions
INSTALLER: Leave Installation Instructions with owner.
OWNER: Read your dishwasher
Use and Care Manual.
It contains
important safety information for operating this appliance. It also has
many suggestions for getting the best results from your dishwasher.
Printed in U.S.A.
PN: 154427301/G
AW: 154427301/007
5/14
Read all instructions
before
installing
dishwasher.
For your safety, please read and observe all safety
instructions. This guide will help you anticipate drain, water, and
electrical connections, and help you select the best location for the
dishwasher.
Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious
injury.
Tools and Materials Needed for
Installation
•
Drill, Electric
•
Driver, Socket
s/32", 1 /4",5/16"
•
Flaring Tool / Tube Cutter (for copper tubing)
•
Flashlight
•
Gloves
•
Level
•
Pipe Joint Compound (for iron pipe plumbing) or
Pipe Thread Tape (for sealing threads)
•
Pliers
•
Safety Glasses
•
Saw, Keyhole or 1/S',11/2"to 2" Hole Cutters
•
Screw Drivers, Slotted and #2 Phillips (magnetic tip
preferred)
•
Tape, Electrical or Duct
•
Tape, Measuring
•
Wire Stripper or Utility Knife
•
Wrench, Hex-end
•
Wrenches, 2 Adjustable
(for copper tubing)
or 2 Pipe wrenches
(for iron pipe plumbing)
Parts You Will Need*
(Not Included)
• Drain Hose Clamp, 11/4" D iameter
• Elbow, 90 ° with a 3/8"National Pipe Thread or 3/4"Hose Thread
Fitting
• Conduit Connector
• Wire Nuts, two (2) for 12-14 gauge wire
• PlumbersTape
_t
If required:
• "Y" Branch Tailpiece and
Connector Kit (See Step 4)
• Air Gap Kit (See Step 4)
Plumbing Supply Store
• Fasteners for floor
Hardware Store
anchoring (See Step 9)
NOTE: Recommended
to use Stainless
Steel braded hose.
Available
at:
Plumbing Supply Store
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or
circuit breaker box before beginning installation.
Failure to follow this warning could result in death
or serious injury.
•
Examine dishwasher and locate connections.
See Step 4.
•
Locate dishwasher where there is easy access to drain,
water, and electrical lines. The best location is on either side
of the kitchen sink for access to existing plumbing and ease
in loading dishes. See Step 4.
•
Electrical, water, and drain connections are not the same for
all age, brands, or models of dishwashers.
Check the
location and length of home utilities. See Step 4.
• A 15-20 amp, grounded, 120 volt AC only, electrical supply is
required.
See Steps 4 and 8.
•
If dishwasher drain hose will be connected to a food
disposer for the first time, knock out plug located inside
disposer inlet. See Steps 4 and 6.
•
Kinked water or drain hoses can cause problems. See Step
6.
•
Dishwashers need to be connected to a hot water supply
with enough water pressure to insure an adequate fill.
See Steps 4 and 7.
•
Each home installation differs. You will need additional
parts listed above to complete your installation.
See Steps 4 and 7.
•
Flush water line prior to making the final connection to
prevent clogging of dishwasher's
filter screen.
See Step 7.
• The dishwasher will look, sound, and perform best when
properly leveled. See Step 5. (NOTE: If levelers are
removed during installation, make sure the floor is flat and
free of any obstruction.)
• Anchor the dishwasher.
See Step 9.
1.
Remove two (2) screws at front of the kickplate assembly using
a #2 Phillips screw driver.
2.
Tilt and pull forward to remove. See Figure 1.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the outer door for installation.
However, you might find it more convenient to do so. You
can find directions for removing door in Step 10.
Kickplate Assembly
Adjustable
Toeplate
Waterlnlet
Valve
Kickpla/
(Insulation available
some models)
/
BottomScrews
Figure I
3.
Locate water inlet valve behind kickplate on bottom left
underside of unit. The valve has a 3/8"NPT or 3/4"hose thread
fitting. Note: If using 3/4"hose thread fitting skip steps 4 and 5.
4.
Wrap 90 ° elbow (not included) with pipe thread tape (or apply
joint compound) and thread it into water inlet valve.
5.
Tighten elbow with a wrench, leaving elbow pointing toward
rear of unit. To prevent bending of bracket or breaking of valve,
avoid overtightening,
6.
If using 3/4"hose thread fitting, do not use teflon tape, tighten
elbow. Do not over tighten.
Cabinet Preparation:
As a precaution, it is recommended, but not required that the cabinets
enclosing all sides of the dishwasher (including the underside of the
countertop) be sealed with an oil based paint or moisture-proof
polyurethane to prevent possible steam/moisture damage.
Electric Shock Hazard
Observe all local codes and ordinances for
electrical and plumbing connections. All electrical
and plumbing work should be performed by
qualified persons. Failure to follow this warning
could result in death or serious injury.
1.
Make sure your location has the right drain, water, and electrical
outlets to make the connections.
Do not install unit under a
cooktop range, Damage to plastic tub will occur,
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Figure2
IMPORTANT:
For proper operation and appearance of unit,
cabinet opening should have dimensions as shown in Figure 2.
If unit is to be placed in a corner, there must be at least a 2-inch
side clearance to open door.
2.
Remove any carpet from area to provide motor clearance. Floor
should be flat and free of any obstruction,
IMPORTANT:
Drain, water, and electrical lines should be
roughed-in before going any further.
Electric Shock Hazard
Electrical, water, and drain lines must be confined
to shaded areas in Figure 2.
Electric conductors, water, and drain could be
damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
fire or electric shock.
NOTE: If dishwasher
is installed at end of a cabinet line, sides
and back must be fully enclosed.
NOTE: You can order a Cabinet Seal Kit (Kit # 154528701) by
contacting your dealer or parts supplier.
This kit provides a
seal between the unit and cabinets once installation
is
complete.
IMPORTANT: Do not cross drain, water, and electrical lines in
front of dishwasher motor or frame.
Locating the Connections
1.
Review dimensions in Figure 3 to locate dishwasher's drain,
water, and electrical connections.
2.
All connections must be made in shaded area in Figure 2.
Figure3
Left Side
Front
Right Side
25
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24
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'/2"--
Door in
openposition
3
3/4"
Fromrearto
Fromfloorto
centerofwater
waterinlet
inletvalve,
valve.
(notvisible)
Floor Line
=I 173/4 '' --_
From rearto
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junctionbox.
"DIMENSIONS
DO NOT
INCLL3)E
INSULATION
IMPORTANT:
Disconnect power before starting installation.
Electrical
1.
The dishwasher operates on a 120 volt, 60 Hz electrical supply.
Provide a separate circuit with a fuse or circuit breaker rated for
at least 15 amps (20 amps if connected with disposer) but not
more than 20 amps.
2.
Note the locations of electrical supply and dishwasher's
electrical junction box on right underside of unit behind kickplate
assembly. See Figure 3.
3.
Cut access hole in shaded area shown in Figure 2.
4.
Pull electrical cable through hole into installation area.
Water
1.
Determine where you will connect to hot water supply. Review
Figure 3 and note the location of water inlet valve.
Property Damage
Do not use the furnished
drain hose or a rubber garden hose
for the water supply line. Either of these hoses can burst.
Flooding may occur and cause property damage.
,
3.
Be sure water inlet valve is protected from freezing. If valve
freezes and ruptures, flooding may occur.
Determine amount of tubing needed to connect hot water
supply to the unit's water inlet valve. Copper tubing must have a
minimum 3/8"OD. High-pressure
and high-temperature
rated
plastic tubing with a minimum inner diameter of 1/4"may be
used. A shut-off valve installed outside
dishwasher cabinet is
best. See Figure 4.
Figure4
4.
Cut water access hole in shaded area in Figure 2.
5.
Route water supply line into installation area.
IMPORTANT:
Incoming
hot water temperature
should be at
least 120°F (49°C). Water pressure
should
be between
20-120 psi.
Drain
1.
Review Figures 5, 6 and 7 to see the different ways to connect
dishwasher to drain system. Choose method that best suits
your need.
Figure5
EntryMustbe
Above Trap
Branch
Tailpiece
Sink at Left
SinkatRight
2"'Drain Hose Hole
,
If you connect to a sink drain, entry will need to be above
trap. A "Y" branch tailpiece and connector kit, not included, will
make this method easier and includes all needed fittings and
instructions. See Figure 5.
AirGap.
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3.
If you connect to a sink trap, local codes may require you to
install an air gap kit, (not included). The drain hose will be routed
from dishwasher to air gap inlet as shown in Figure 6. An air
gap kit is available from a plumbing supply store.
NOTE: If the
drain hose is installed
through
the floor,
an air
gap is necessary.
4.
If you connect
to a disposer,
the large end of drain hose will
fit. Figure 7(a). The knock out plug must be removed from
inside disposer
inlet before making
the final fit to drain
hose. See Figure 7(b).
Drain
Motor
End
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Sink at Left
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5.
Before cutting
drain hose access, check both sides of selected
area to avoid interference. Cut a 2" diameter hole in shaded
area shown in Figure 2.
6.
If the cabinet wall is wood, sand edges of hole until smooth and
rounded. If cabinet wall is metal, cover all sharp edges with
electrical or duct tape to avoid cutting drain hose.
Drying Vent Hose (if equipped)
Care must be given during installation and removal of the dishwasher
to avoid disconnection
of the vent hose that is attached to the top of
the dishwasher.
Drying Vent
Hose
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