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- Page 1 Installation Instructions For the 18" Built-In Dishwasher and Front Color Panels Printed in USA 154384801/8051624...
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Page 2: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. This is the safety alert symbol. -
Page 3: Installation Tips
Installation Tips Read all instructions prior to installation • Water, electric, and drain connections are not the same for all age, brand, or models of dishwashers. Check and compare the location and length of your current utilities so you can plan your new installation (refer to pages 4 and 8). - Page 4 Location and Rough-In I " J Electrical, drain and water supply line entrances must be 34W' confined to shaded Min. areas to avoid interference with components. Water Electrical ._ Line Wiring 11_ ° 18"Min. Figure I Most of the installation work should be done before the dishwasher...
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Page 5: Preparing For Installation
Preparing for Installation Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed, Do not push down on open door, Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts, Access Panel Excessive Weig ht Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury, Toeplate Remove... -
Page 6: Adjusting Door Spring Tension
Wood Door Panels A panel of up to S/l/' thickness may be used in place 177/16'_ of the aluminum insert panels furnished with your dishwasher. Wood door panels require the Wood Door Decorator Trim Kit, not included, which is available from your dealer or distributor. - Page 7 Locating Drain, Water, and Electrical Supplies Before you begin, review this section in detail. Check your location to make sure you have the right drain, water, and electrical supplies to make these connections. Refer to the dimensional details in Figure 8 to help you decide where to run the drain, water, and electrical lines.
- Page 8 • If you connect to a sink drain, using the "Y" Branch Tailpiece and Connector Kit, available at plumbing hardware stores, will make this connection easier. The kit includes all of the necessary fittings and complete installation instructions. • If you connect to a disposer, use the larger end of the corrugated hose which has been designed...
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Page 9: Electrical Power Supply
Water Determine where you will connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply. Review Figure 8 on page 7 and note the location of the water valve. Incoming water temperature should be approximately 140°F (60°C). Water temperature limits are 120°F minimum and 160°F maximum (49°C - 71°C). - Page 10 Position, Align, and Level the Dishwasher Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door, Measure height of cabinet opening from Doing so can result in serious injury underside of countertop to floor. Check chart or cuts.
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Page 11: Drain Hose Routing
Drain Hose Routing Electrical Shock Hazard Discon n ect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher, Make sure that the water supply line, drain hose and wiring are routed illustrated, Failu re to follow these instructions could... - Page 12 Connect Dishwasher to Electrical Supply The appliance MUSTbe permanently grounded accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. Electrical Shock Hazard Discon nect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
- Page 13 Secure Dishwasher in Opening The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from tilting when the door is opened. Choose one of the two methods described below for securing the dishwasher. Countertop Anchoring: If necessary, adjust leveling screws so mounting brackets touch the underside of the countertop...
- Page 14 Operate the Dishwasher Before you start your dishwasher, check the following: • Dishwasher is level and securely fastened in place. • Water supply is turned on. • No leaking from joints. • All wire connections are tight. • Electricity is turned on. •...