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STEP 14: Connect Power Supply

SKIP THIS STEP IF EQUIPPED WITH POWER CORD. 

Verify that power is turned off at the source. 

•  Remove junction box cover “A”.
•  Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black 
and green) with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher wires 
through the small hole in the junction box “B”.
•  Secure house wiring to the bottom of the junction box 
with a strain relief “C”.
•  Use wire nuts to connect incoming ground to green, 
white to white and black to black “D”.
•  Replace junction box cover “E”. Check to be sure that 
wires are not pinched under the cover.

STEP 15: Pre-Test Checklist

Review this list after installing your dishwasher to avoid 
charges for a service call that is not covered by your 
warranty.

•  Check to be sure power is OFF.

•  Open door and remove all foam and paper packaging

•  Locate the Owner’s Manual in the literature package.

•  Read the owner’s manual for operating instructions.

•  Check door opening and closing. If door does not 
open and close freely or tends to fall, check spring 
adjustments. See Step 1.

•  Check to be sure that wiring is secure under 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 way. Check to be sure 
it does not roll back or forward on the door. If the rack 
moves, adjust leveling legs. See Step 10.

•  Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits cab 
inet, reposition or relevel dishwasher. See Step 10.

•  Verify water supply and drain lines are not kinked or in 
contact with other components. Contact with motor or 
dishwasher frame could cause noise. See Step 8.

•  Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verify water 
temperature. Incoming water temperature must be 
between 120°F and 150°F. A minimum of 120°F tem 
perature is required for best wash performance. See 
“Prepare Hot Water Line,” page 5.’

•  Add 2 litres of water to the bottom of the dishwasher 
to lubricate the pump seal.

•  Turn on water supply. Check for leaks. Tighten con 
nections if needed.

•  Remove protective fi lm if present from the control 
panel and door.

Installation Instructions

If house wiring is not 2-wire with  ground, 
a ground must be provided by the installer. 
When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to 
use cUL/UL Listed anti-oxidant compound 
and aluminum to-copper connectors

Warning

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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