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INSTALLATION GUIDE

Top Control Dishwasher

NS-DWH2BS8 / NS-DWH2SS8 / NS-DWR2BS8 / NS-DWR2WH8 / NS-DWR2SS8 / NS-DWH1SS9 / 
NS-DWH1WH9

NS-DWH2_BS8_SS8_NS-DWR2_BS8_WH8_SS8_17-0939_Install MAN_V5_ENG.fm  Page 1  Wednesday, January 24, 2018  2:49 PM

Summary of Contents for NS-DWH1SS9

Page 1: ...uctions to prevent any damage INSTALLATION GUIDE Top Control Dishwasher NS DWH2BS8 NS DWH2SS8 NS DWR2BS8 NS DWR2WH8 NS DWR2SS8 NS DWH1SS9 NS DWH1WH9 NS DWH2_BS8_SS8_NS DWR2_BS8_WH8_SS8_17 0939_Install MAN_V5_ENG fm Page 1 Wednesday January 24 2018 2 49 PM ...

Page 2: ... the toekick 11 Step 4 Install to power 11 Step 5 Install the 90 water supply elbow 13 Step 6 Install the drain hose 14 Step 7 Inserting the drain hose through the cabinet 15 Step 8 Slide the dishwasher partially into the cabinet 15 Step 9 Position the dishwasher under the countertop 16 Step 10 Level the dishwasher 16 Step 11 Securing the dishwasher to the countertop 17 Step 12 Connecting the wate...

Page 3: ...w installations require more time than replacement installations IMPORTANT The dishwasher MUST be installed to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is required If you received a damaged dishwasher you should immediately call Insignia Customer Service at 1 877 467 4289 FOR YOUR SAFETY Read and observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS shown throughout these instructions While performing i...

Page 4: ...ilities Preparing to install your dishwasher Parts supplied Tools needed Wood screws 4 Hose clamp Top mounting clips 2 Drain hose Phillips screwdriver Adjustable wrench Flashlight 1 4 in and 5 16 in Nut driver Carpenters square Tubing cutter Bucket Safety glasses Measuring tape Hole saw set Drill and bits Gloves New installations only Level NS DWH2_BS8_SS8_NS DWR2_BS8_WH8_SS8_17 0939_Install MAN_V...

Page 5: ...e counter top must be 25 inches 63 5 cm deep Materials needed kit purchased separately 90 Elbow ferrule and compression nut 3 8 NPT external thread on one end Other end sized to fit water supply line Three wire nuts UL listed two included in kit Teflon thread seal tape Air gap if required Handshut off valve Screw type hose clamps Strain relief for electrical connections Electrical cable or power c...

Page 6: ... of drain installation required depends on the answers to the following questions Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap Will the waste tee or garbage disposal connection be less than 18 in 45 72 cm above the floor Will installation have a drain loop less than 32 in 81 28 cm above the floor If the answer to ANY of these questions is YES Method 1 MUST be used Otherwise either Method 1 or M...

Page 7: ...ded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances WARNING The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Chec...

Page 8: ...and wire routing The wiring may enter the opening from either side the rear or the floor within the shaded area The electrical connection is on the front right of the dishwasher Drill a 1 5 in 3 81 cm maximum diameter hole to run the electrical cable through the wall of the cabinet The hole must be free of sharp edges If the cabinet wall is metal the hole edge must be covered with a bushing or rub...

Page 9: ...ssible location such as under the sink This is optional but strongly recommended and may be required by local codes 3 Install the hot water inlet line using at least 3 8 in O D copper tubing Route the line as shown in the figure above and extend it forward at least 18 in 45 72 cm from the rear wall of the enclosure 4 Adjust the water heater to a temperature of 120 F to 150 F 49 C to 65 C 5 Flush t...

Page 10: ... the leveling legs out from the dishwasher base 25 in 6 35 mm less than the installation height Caution Opening the door of your dishwasher before it is installed will cause it to tip forward Do not open the door until you are ready to install your 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 Note Make su...

Page 11: ...he junction box 5 Insert the ends of the power cord s electrical wires into the junction box through the strain relief 6 Connect the incoming white or ribbed wire to the dishwasher s white wire the black or smooth wire to the dishwasher s black wire and the ground wire to the dishwasher s green wire Use cUL UL listed wire nuts of the appropriate size 7 Tighten the strain relief screws and lock nut...

Page 12: ... ground to green white to white and black to black 5 Replace the junction box cover Make sure that no wires are pinched under the cover Note If you have trouble replacing the junction box cover loosen the screws on the strain relief You ll need You ll need Junction box Junction box Power cord Black to black White to white Ground to green Phillips screwdriver Three wire nuts UL listed Strain relief...

Page 13: ... putty 2 Install the 90 elbow onto the water valve Do not overtighten the 90 elbow The water valve bracket could bend or the water valve fitting could break 3 Position the end of the elbow to face the floor when the dishwasher is upright You ll need Adjustable wrench 90 elbow Teflon thread seal tape NS DWH2_BS8_SS8_NS DWR2_BS8_WH8_SS8_17 0939_Install MAN_V5_ENG fm Page 13 Wednesday January 24 2018...

Page 14: ... upright 3 Slide a screw type hose clamp onto the right angled end of the drain hose 4 Install the drain hose to the dishwasher drain outlet on the back of the dishwasher then tighten the screw type hose clamp You ll need Drain hose installation hole Back of dishwasher Phillips screwdriver Screw type hose clamps Drain hose NS DWH2_BS8_SS8_NS DWR2_BS8_WH8_SS8_17 0939_Install MAN_V5_ENG fm Page 14 W...

Page 15: ...sher is a few inches in front of the adjacent cabinetry 3 Make sure that the drain hose is not kinked under the dishwasher and that there is no interference with the water line wiring or any other component Tip Position the water line and house wiring on the floor to avoid interfering with the base of the dishwasher Caution Do not push against the front panel with your knees Damage will occur Insu...

Page 16: ...f equipped It should be positioned so it is not bunched up or interfering with door springs Check by opening and closing the door Note You will not have access to the back leveling legs once the dishwasher is put in place IMPORTANT The dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance Tip Pull the lower rack out about halfway Make sure that the rack does not roll forward...

Page 17: ...ontrol panel and the cabinet is less than 0 4 in 10 mm use Method 2 Method 1 1 Insert the long top mounting clips into the slot 2 Bend the brackets to secure them to the dishwasher tub 3 Secure the dishwasher to the countertop through the holes in the brackets using the screws provided Note Keep the dishwasher level You ll need IMPORTANT Drive the screws straight and flush Protruding screw heads w...

Page 18: ...s straight and flush Protruding screw heads will scratch the side if the dishwasher This method is for attaching the dishwasher to the side of the cabinet and it should be done when the countertop is made of granite or other breakable materials You ll need Plastic tub cap Screw Plastic tub cap Phillips screwdriver Wood screws 2 two for each method Top mounting clips 2 NS DWH2_BS8_SS8_NS DWR2_BS8_W...

Page 19: ...8 3 4 or 1 diameter connections on the air gap waste tee or garbage disposal Note If you have a steel grated line you do not need a ferrule or compression nut IMPORTANT Make sure that the door spring does not rub or contact the water supply line or drain hose Test by opening and closing the door Reroute the lines if interference occurs You ll need IMPORTANT Follow all local codes and ordinances Co...

Page 20: ... you do not know which method to to use Method 1 Air gap to a waste tee or garbage disposal Method 2 High drain loop to a waste tee or garbage disposal IMPORTANT For proper drain operation the total drain hose length must not exceed 10 ft 3 01 m Screw type hose clamp Screw type hose clamp Coupler Airgap Airgap Waste tee installation Garbage disposal installation Fasten to the underside of the coun...

Page 21: ...6 Pull the lower rack out about half way Make sure that it does not roll back or forward on the door If the rack moves adjust the leveling legs See Step 10 Level the dishwasher on page 16 Check the door alignment with the cabinet If the door hits the cabinet reposition or relevel the dishwasher See Step 10 Level the dishwasher on page 16 Make sure that water supply and drain lines are not kinked o...

Page 22: ...ing check the drain lines If leaks are found turn power off at the breaker and correct plumbing as necessary 8 Restore the power after corrections are made See Step 12 Connecting the water supply line on page 19 on page 19 9 Open the dishwasher door and make sure that most of the water has drained If not check that the disposer plug has been removed and or the air gap is not plugged See Step 13 Co...

Page 23: ...3 7 in 606 x 674 x 857 mm Recess handle unit 23 9 x 24 5 x 33 7 in 606 x 623 x 857 mm Weight Bar handle unit 91 5 lbs 41 5 kg Recess handle unit 89 5 lbs 40 6 kg Power requirements 120 V 60 Hz Current 8 4 A Water pressure Between 20 and 120 psi 138 and 827 kPa Noise dB 46 dB NS DWH2BS8 NS DWH2SS8 NS DWR2WH8 NS DWR2SS8 NS DWR2BS8 51 dB NS DWH1SS9 NS DWH1WH9 NS DWH2_BS8_SS8_NS DWR2_BS8_WH8_SS8_17 09...

Page 24: ...A is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing LLC 7601 Penn Ave South Richfield MN 55423 U S A 2018 Best Buy All rights reserved Made in China V5 ENGLISH 17 0939 NS DWH2_BS8_SS8_NS DWR2_BS8_WH8_SS8_17 0939_Install MAN_V5_ENG fm Page 24 Wednesday January 24 2018 2 49 PM ...

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