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Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 17-5/8" 

to 18" wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from fl oor to 
underside of the countertop.

• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no 

more than 10’ in length for proper drainage.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fi re, or injury to persons, the 

installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed 

at the time of installation.

CLEARANCES: 

When

installed into a corner,
allow 2” min. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow
25-5/8" min. clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 10’ distance to drain.
• Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the 

dishwasher drain hose.

NOTE:

 Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connection 

is less than 18" above floor to prevent siphoning.

DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD

The type of drain installation depends on the following
questions.

  Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?

  Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?

  Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?

  Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?

If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST

be used.

• If the answers are NO, either method may be used. 

CABINET PREPARATION

• Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within 

the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose 
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.

IMPORTANT:

 When connecting

drain line to disposer, check to be
sure that drain plug has been
removed. DISHWASHER WILL NOT
DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.

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Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordinances.
The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Method 2 – Drain Hose Routing 

When not using an air gap, the drain hose must be routed to form a high 
loop of at least 32" to prevent siphoning. See Step 15 on page 10.

Figure C

Figure D

Figure B

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Cabinets 

Square 

and 

Plumb 

Floor 

MUST 

be Even with 

Room Floor 

This Wall Area 

must be Free of 

Pipes or wires  

Plumbing and Electric Service 

Must Enter Shaded Area 

34-1/2" ± 1/2"

Underside of

Countertop

to Floor

24" 

Min. 

17 5/8" Min.

18" Max.

5" 

5" 

4" 

4" 

6" 

2514A

Clearance for Door 
Opening 2" Minimum 

Countertop 

Dishwasher 

25-5/8"

2514B

Figure A

CAUTION:

An air gap 

MUST BE USED

 if the drain hose is connected to 

waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floor level.  
Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with an 
air gap or 32" minimum high drain loop will result in improper 
draining of the dishwasher, which may cause damage.

Summary of Contents for Profile PDW1860NSS

Page 1: ...ibed in this booklet gloves and either safety glasses or goggles should be worn READ CAREFULLY KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 dishwashe...

Page 2: ...e dishwasher firmly Check the door balance by opening and closing the door If the door drops when released increase the spring tension If the door rises when released decrease the spring tension Using a T25 torque driver adjust in the direction shown Adjust both sides equally STEP 6 INSTALL ASSEMBLED PANEL Secure the panel to the door by inserting the top metal spacers and bottom brackets into the...

Page 3: ... plastique ATTENTION Il ne faut pas serrer les vis en excès Un serrage excessif des vis peut endommager les bords de la porte ÉTAPE 4 INSTALLER LES VIS DE MONTAGE ET LES RONDELLES Remarque Le panneau sur mesure est fixé à la porte du lave vaisselle à l aide des espaceurs métalliques des vis et des supports fournis Les espaceurs métalliques et les supports glissent dans les fentes de la porte du la...

Page 4: ...p for drain hose if required Air gap for drain hose if required Waste tee for house plumbing if applicable Waste tee for house plumbing if applicable Electrical cable or power cord if applicable Electrical cable or power cord if applicable Screw type hose clamps Screw type hose clamps Strain relief for electrical connection Strain relief for electrical connection Hand shut off valve Hand shut off ...

Page 5: ... either question is YES Method 1 MUST be used If the answers are NO either method may be used CABINET PREPARATION Drill a 1 1 2 diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose connection The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges IMPORTANT When connecting drain line to disposer check to be sure that drain plug has been removed DISHWASHER WILL NOT D...

Page 6: ... For cable direct connections the cable must be routed as shown in Figure E Cable must extend a minimum of 24 from the rear wall For power cord connections install a 3 prong grounding type receptacle in the sink cabinet rear wall 6 min or 18 max from the opening 6 to 18 above the floor 4 Figure E WARNING WARNING Electrical Requirements This appliance must be supplied with 120V 60Hz and connected to...

Page 7: ...AUTION 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 STOP BEFORE YOU BEGIN Locate and set aside the package containing 2 Phillips head countertop mounting screws and 2 additional toekick screws...

Page 8: ... length is 6 Connect incoming power cord white or ribbed to dishwasher white black or smooth to black and ground to dishwasher green wire Use UL listed wire nuts of appropriate size Replace junction box cover Be sure wires are not pinched under the cover Figure K Figure J Figure L STEP 5 INSTALL 90 ELBOW Wrap 90 elbow with thread seal tape Install a 90 elbow onto the water valve Do not over tighte...

Page 9: ...r to avoid interference with base of dishwasher STEP 8 SLIDE DISHWASHER PARTIALLY INTO CABINET DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT PANEL WITH KNEES DAMAGE WILL OCCUR Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time As you proceed pull the drain hose through the opening under the sink Stop pushing when the dishwasher is a few inches forward of adjacent cabinetry Make sure drain hose is not kinked und...

Page 10: ...be hidden by your countertop Align the dishwasher as shown in Figure Q Leave a 1 2 minimum gap between the underside of the countertop and the top of the dishwasher door as shown in Figure T Note If the drain hose gets trapped behind the unit it can prevent the controls from being hidden by the countertop Note If this dishwasher is replacing an existing dishwasher the old countertop bracket screw ...

Page 11: ... 2 Phillips special head screws set aside prior to Step 1 The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or the cabinet sides When countertops are made of wood use Method 1 When countertops are granite or other materials that will not accept screws use Method 2 to secure dishwasher at the sides IMPORTANT Drive screws straight and flush Protruding screw heads will scratch the top or sides of the ...

Page 12: ... Method 2 Drain Hose Routing Route the drain hose of the dishwasher to a minimum height of 32 from the floor with the supplied hanger as shown IMPORTANT When connecting drain line to disposer check to be sure that drain plug has been removed DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE Tip Avoid unnecessary service call charges Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attach...

Page 13: ...way Check to be sure it does 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 cabinet Check door alignment with cabinet If door hits cabinet reposition or relevel dishwasher See Step 10 Verify water supply and drain lines are not kinked or in Verify wate...

Page 14: ...t plumbing as necessary Restore power after corrections are made See Step 12 Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water has drained If not check that disposer plug has been removed and or air gap is not plugged See Step 13 Also check drain line for kinking Run the dishwasher through another fill and drain cycle Run the dishwasher throu...

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