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Installation Instructions

STEP 9: Position Dishwasher Under Countertop

•  Check to be sure that wires are secure under the  
  dishwasher and not pinched or in contact with door  
  springs or other dishwasher components. 
 

TIP: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It 
should be positioned so it is not bunched up or inter-
fering with door springs. Check by opening  
and closing the door.

•  Push dishwasher into cabinet. The front corners  
  of the dishwasher door should be flush with cabinet  
  doors. Be careful not to dent font panel with knees  
  or damage countertop or cabinets with dishwasher  
 parts.

STEP 10: Position Dishwasher Under Countertop

IMPORTANT: DISHWASHER MUST BE LEVEL FOR 
PROPER DISH RACK OPERATION AND WASH 
PERFORMANCE.

•  Place level on door and rack track inside the tub as 
shown to check that the dishwasher is level.

•  Level the dishwasher by adjusting the four leveling 
legs individually.

TIP: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It should be positioned so it is not bunched up or 
interfering with door springs. Check by opening and closing the door.

Summary of Contents for FD24DI

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Dishwasher FD24DI...

Page 2: ...washer requires basic mechanical and electrical skills Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Appliance Warran...

Page 3: ...w Installations Only Air gap for drain hose if required Waste tee for house plumbing if applicable Electrical cable or power cord if applicable Screw type hose clamps Strain relief for electrical conn...

Page 4: ...afety glasses Flashlight Bucket to catch water when ushing the line Gloves 1 4 5 16 Nutdriver For New Installations Only Tubing cutter Drill and appropriate bits Hole saw set Phillips Head Screwdriver...

Page 5: ...d be 35 max height CLEARANCES When installed into a corner allow 2 min clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet wall or other appliances Allow 25 5 8 min clear ance from the front of the dish...

Page 6: ...lation Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a quali ed elect...

Page 7: ...power cord with plug is used water line must not pass through cord hole STEP 1 Check Door Balance To check the door balance hold the top of the dish washer firmly WATER LINE CONNECTION Turn off water...

Page 8: ...end leveling legs out from the dishwasher base 1 4 less installation height STEP 4 Install Power Cord Skip this step if dishwasher will be direct wired Use power cord kit WX09X7090 available for purch...

Page 9: ...orward of adjacent cabinetry Make sure drain hose is not kinked under the dish washer and there is no interference with the water line and wiring or any other component TIP Position water line and hou...

Page 10: ...rs of the dishwasher door should be ush with cabinet doors Be careful not to dent font panel with knees or damage countertop or cabinets with dishwasher parts STEP 10 Position Dishwasher Under Counter...

Page 11: ...h the dishwasher side holet and into the cabinet frame 3 Reinstall the plastic caps STEP 12 Connect Water Supply Connect water supply line to 90 elbow 1 Slide compression nut then ferrule over end of...

Page 12: ...drain hose to the air gap waste tee or disposer with clamps Drain Line Installation FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES Connect drain line to air gap waste tee or disposer using either previously de...

Page 13: ...r the dishwasher not pinched or in contact with door springs or other components See Step 9 Check door alignment with tub If door hits tub evel dishwasher See Step 10 Pull lower rack out about half wa...

Page 14: ...the door A leak around the door could be caused by door rubbing or hitting against adjacent cabinetry Reposition the dishwasher if neces sary See Step 9 When the dishwasher is draining check the drain...

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