Insignia NS-DWR3SS1 Installation Manual Download

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Preparing to install your dishwasher

Parts supplied:

Tools needed:

Materials needed (kit purchased separately):

Wood screws (4)

Hose clamp

Top mounting clips (2)

Drain hose

Phillips screwdriver

Adjustable wrench

Level

Flashlight

1/4 in. and 5/16 in.
Nut driver

Tubing cutter

Flat blade
screwdriver

Safety glasses

Measuring tape

Hole saw set

Drill and bits

Gloves

New installations only

Bucket

90° Elbow, ferrule, and compression nut. (3/8
NPT external thread on one end. The other end
should be sized to fit the water supply line.

Three Wire nuts (UL listed)
(two included in kit)

Teflon thread
seal tape

Air gap (if
required)

Hand shut-off
valve

Screw-type hose clamps

Strain relief (for
electrical connections)

Electrical cable or power
cord (See

Electrical

Requirements

section)

Hot water line (min.
3/8 in. copper) kit

Waste tee for
house plumbing
(if applicable)

Coupler for extending
drain line (if applicable)

New installations only

Not included in kit

“T”connection

Garden hose
connection

Summary of Contents for NS-DWR3SS1

Page 1: ...Before using your new product please read these instructions to prevent any damage INSTALLATION GUIDE Top Control Dishwasher NS DWR3SS1 ...

Page 2: ...er partially into the cabinet 16 Step 10 Position the dishwasher under the countertop 17 Step 11 Level the dishwasher 18 Step 12 Securing the dishwasher to the countertop 19 Step 13 Connecting the drain hose 20 Step 14 Performing a pre test check 22 Step 15 Wet testing the dishwasher 22 Step 16 Replacing the toekick 23 Specifications 23 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high quali...

Page 3: ...talled 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 installations described in this booklet gloves and safety glasses or goggles should be worn Warning Th...

Page 4: ...ions only Bucket 90 Elbow ferrule and compression nut 3 8 NPT external thread on one end The other end should be sized to fit the water supply line ThreeWire nuts UL listed two included in kit Teflon thread seal tape Air gap if required Hand shut off valve Screw type hose clamps Strain relief for electrical connections Electrical cable or power cord See Electrical Requirements section Hot water li...

Page 5: ...sure must be clean and free of any obstructions The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24 in 61 cm deep and 34 in 86 4 cm high For the front door of the dishwasher to be flush with the front edge of the countertop the countertop must be 25 in 63 5 cm deep If installing into a corner allow 2 in 5 08 cm min clearance between the dishwasher and the adjacent cabinet wall or other appliances Allow ...

Page 6: ...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 Method 2 may be used Install the waste tee or garbage disposal connection and air gap according to manufacturer s instructions Method 1 Air gap with a waste tee or garbage disposal connection Method 2 High drain with a waste tee o...

Page 7: ...r connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded Direct Wire Method The cable must be routed as shown in Cabinet preparation and wire routing on page 8 and extend a minimum of 24 in 60 96 cm from the rear wall Use flexible armored or nonme...

Page 8: ...gs must pass through a separate hole Preparing the hot water line The water connection is on the left front of dishwasher The hot water line may enter the opening from either side the rear or the floor within the shaded area The hot water line may pass through the same hole as the electrical and drain hose Or you can drill an additional 1 1 2 in 3 81 cm maximum diameter hole for the hot water line...

Page 9: ...s in the groove shown in the figure above there are two white brackets in the groove on the bottom of the dishwasher that help keep the line in place and extend it forward at least 24 in 60 96 cm from the rear wall of the enclosure 4 Adjust the water heater to a temperature of from 120 F to 150 F 49 C to 65 C 5 Flush the water line to clean out any debris Note The hot water pressure must be betwee...

Page 10: ... is balanced Adjust both springs to the same tension Step 2 Remove the toekick 1 Lay the dishwasher on its back then remove the two toekick screws with a Phillips screwdriver 2 Remove the toekick 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...

Page 11: ...box s electrical wires are pulled inside the junction box 3 Remove the lock nut from the strain relief then push the strain relief into the round opening of the junction box You ll need Note To extend the front legs turn them by hand Raise or lower the back leg by turning a screw in the front You ll need WARNING If your house wiring is not 2 wire with a ground a ground must be provided by the inst...

Page 12: ...ires are not pinched under the cover Direct wiring 1 Remove the junction box cover from the power supply junction box on the right front of the dishwasher 2 Locate the three dishwasher wires white black and green with stripped ends then insert the dishwasher wires through the small hole in the junction box 3 Secure the house wiring to the bottom of the junction box with a strain relief fitting 4 U...

Page 13: ...lon thread seal tape Do not use plumber s putty 2 Install the 90 elbow onto the water valve Do not over tighten 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 bottom right side of the dishwasher You ll need Adjustable wrench 90 elbow Teflon thread seal tape ...

Page 14: ...0 elbow and secure it with the compression nut You ll need Note If you have a threaded 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 Adjustable wrench Waterline kit Teflon thread seal tape Compression nut Ferrule Wate...

Page 15: ...he dishwasher upright 2 Slide a screw type hose clamp onto the drain hose 3 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 Blade screwdriver Screw type hose clamps Drain hose Drain hose installation hole ...

Page 16: ...you proceed Stop when the dishwasher 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 y...

Page 17: ...ush with the cabinet doors Be careful not to dent the front panel with your knees or damage the countertop or cabinets with dishwasher parts Tip Check the 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 Note The back leveling leg is adjusted from the front of this dishwasher Do not push agains...

Page 18: ...ctly Adjust the leveling legs to align the door to the tub You ll need 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 or back into the dishwasher If the rack rolls in either direction you must level the dishwasher again Note The maximum adjustment height of the feet i...

Page 19: ...gh the holes in the brackets using the screws provided Method 2 1 Remove the plastic tub caps from the inside of the dishwasher tub 2 Drive a wood screw through the hole in the side of the dishwasher into the cabinet frame You ll need Important Drive the screws straight and flush Protruding screw heads will scratch the top of the control panel and interfere with the door closing Important Drive th...

Page 20: ...drain hose s molded end will fit 5 8 or 1 diameter connections on the air gap waste tee or garbage disposal You ll need Important Follow all local codes and ordinances Plastic tub cap Screw Plastic tub cap Phillips screwdriver Screw type hose clamps Coupler for extending drain line if applicable Cutting lines IMPORTANT Do not cut corrugated portion of hose ...

Page 21: ...hod below See Drain preparation on page 6 if you do not know which method 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 install...

Page 22: ...et and verify the water temperature Incoming water temperature must be between 120 F and 150 F 49 C to 65 C A minimum of 120 F temperature is required for best wash performance See Preparing the hot water line on page 8 Add a half gallon 2 l of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to lubricate the pump seal Turn on the water supply Check for leaks Tighten connections if needed Remove any protecti...

Page 23: ...toekick bracket screw holes Allow the toekick to touch the floor Install the toekick screws Specifications You ll need Capacity Max 16 place settings Dimensions WxDxH 23 9 x 24 5 x 33 8 in 60 6 x 62 2 x 85 8 cm Weight 90 4 lbs 41 kg Power requirements 120 V 60 Hz Current 8 4 A Water pressure Between 20 and 120 psi 138 and 877 kPa Noise dB 49 dB Phillips screwdriver ...

Page 24: ...rmation below 1 877 467 4289 www insigniaproducts com INSIGNIA 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 2020 Best Buy All rights reserved V1 ENGLISH 20 0134 ...

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