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Installation Instructions

STEP 3

REMOVE TOEKICK

• Remove the 4 toekick screws. Lift off the 2 piece

toekick.

• Measure installation height and dishwasher height.

Extend leveling legs out from the dishwasher base,
1/4" less than installation height.

STEP 2

ADJUST LEVELING LEGS

• Move the dishwasher close to the installation location

and lay it on its back.

Adjust to

Installation

Height

Remove

4 Toekick

Screws

90°

Elbow

Fill

Hose

Thread

Seal Tape

Water

Valve

Bracket

STEP 4

INSTALL 90° ELBOW

• Wrap 90° elbow with thread seal tape.
• Install a 90° elbow onto the water valve.

Figure H

• Do not over tighten 90° elbow, water valve bracket

could bend or water valve fitting could break.

• Position the end of the elbow to face the rear of the

dishwasher.

Figure L

Figure J

Summary of Contents for FFBD1821MW

Page 1: ...E YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions for the consumer s and local inspector s use Note to Consumer Keep these instructions with your Owner s Manual for future reference Skill Level Installation of this dishwasher requires basic mechanical and electrical skills Proper i...

Page 2: ...t water supply Thread seal tape UL Listed wire nuts 3 Materials for New 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 connection Hand shut off valve Water line 3 8 min copper Coupler for extending drain line if applicable 90 Elbow Ferrule and Compressi...

Page 3: ...s Figure B DRAIN REQUIREMENTS Follow local codes and ordinances Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the dishwasher drain hose Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an air gap not supplied or 32 minimum high drain loop depending on local codes and ordinances to prevent back flow into the dishwasher Air gap must be used if waste tee or d...

Page 4: ...n cord or adapter plug with this appliance PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING Electrical Requirements This appliance must be supplied with 120V 60 Hz and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse Wiring must be 2 wire with ground If the electrical supply does not meet the above requirements call a licensed electrician befor...

Page 5: ... clean out debris The hot water supply line pressure must be 20 120 PSI CAUTION Opening the door will cause the dishwasher to tip forward Do not open the door until you are ready to install the dishwasher If it is necessary to open the door hold the top of the dishwasher securely with one hand and hold the door with the other hand Open the door slowly if the door drops when released increase sprin...

Page 6: ...ve the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it on its back Adjust to Installation Height Remove 4 Toekick Screws 90 Elbow Fill Hose Thread Seal Tape Water Valve Bracket STEP 4 INSTALL 90 ELBOW Wrap 90 elbow with thread seal tape Install a 90 elbow onto the water valve Figure H Do not over tighten 90 elbow water valve bracket could bend or water valve fitting could break Position t...

Page 7: ...f a power cord is used guide the end through a separate hole STEP 5 POSITION WATER LINE AND HOUSE WIRING Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor of the opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher and components under dishwasher Water Line House Wiring 4 6 Do Not Push Against Front Door Panel With Knee Damage to The Door Panel Will Occur Figure M Figure N Figure O As you ...

Page 8: ...binet doors Be careful not to dent front panels with knees or damage countertop or cabinets with dishwasher parts In Level the dishwasher by adjusting the four leveling legs individually Place level on door and rack track inside the tub as shown to check that the dishwasher is level Check Level Side To Side Check Level Front to Back Turn Legs to Adjust STEP 9 LEVEL DISHWASHER IMPORTANT Dishwasher ...

Page 9: ...illips special head screws provided Method 2 Secure dishwasher with side mounting brackets Remove plug buttons one on each side When step is complete close dishwasher door and verify that gap between countertop and top of dishwasher door is at least 1 2 Install screws through the dishwasher side mount bracket and into the adjacent cabinet on each side Reinstall plug buttons STEP 11 CONNECT WATER S...

Page 10: ...ntertop 32 Min 18 Min Fasten to underside of countertop 18 Min Hose Clamp Coupler Hose Clamp Remove Disposer Plug STEP 12 CONNECT DRAIN LINE FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES The drain hose molded end will fit 5 8 3 4 or 1 diameter connections on the air gap waste tee or disposer Cut on the marked line as required for your installation Figure U Figure V If a longer drain hose is required add u...

Page 11: ...th 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 temperature is required for best wash performance See Prepare Hot Water Line page 5 Add 2 quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to lubricate the pump seal Turn on water supply Check for leaks...

Page 12: ...ound turn power supply off then tighten connections Restore power after leak is corrected Check for leaks around the door A leak around the door could be caused by door rubbing or hitting against adjacent cabinetry Reposition the dishwasher if necessary See Step 9 The dishwasher will drain and turn off about 5 to 7 minutes after the first fill Check drain lines If leaks are found turn power off at...

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