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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION

LAVE-VAISSELLE SOUS PLAN DE TRAVAIL

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W10321621D

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Page 1: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER INSTRUCTIONS D INSTALLATION LAVE VAISSELLE SOUS PLAN DE TRAVAIL Table of Contents 2 Table des matières 27 W10321621D ...

Page 2: ...ese instructions Installation should be performed by a qualified service technician The dishwasher must be installed to meet all electrical and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances Care shall be exercised when the appliance is installed or removed to reduce the likelihood of damage to the power supply cord WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or injury to persons the insta...

Page 3: ...ly 1 Instruction sheet located inside Use and Care Guide bag assembly NOTE The screws supplied are used for only thick wooden panel If the wooden panel is less than thick customer must purchase screws locally Other parts you may also need NOTES Moisture barrier tape is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop Parts available for purchase in plumbing supply stores Check loca...

Page 4: ...nd drain convenient access for loading and unloading dishes Corner locations require a 2 5 1 cm minimum clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet square opening for proper operation and appearance cabinet front perpendicular to floor level floor If floor at front of opening is not level with floor at rear of opening shims may be needed to level dishwasher Helpful Ti...

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Page 6: ...copper tubing with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line Part Number 4396897RP NOTE minimum plastic tubing is not recommended A 90 elbow with hose connection with rubber washer Part Number W10273460 Do not solder within 6 15 2 cm of the water inlet valve Electrical Requirements Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate and in conformance with the Nationa...

Page 7: ...Prepare Cabinet Opening New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A Power Supply Cord NOTE A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet next to the dishwasher cabinet opening Drill a 1 3 8 cm hole in cabinet side or rear See Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions section WARNING Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwa...

Page 8: ...Sand the hole until smooth Metal cabinet Cover hole with grommet Part Number 302797 not provided Route cable from power supply through cabinet hole cable must extend to the right front side of cabinet opening Tape cable to the floor in area shown This will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening Prepare and Route Water Line Helpful Tip Routing the water line throug...

Page 9: ...toff valve to ON position Flush water into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of particles that could clog the inlet valve Turn shutoff valve to OFF position Route water line and tape it to the floor in area shown This will keep it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT Always use a new drain hose Check local codes to determine whether an air gap i...

Page 10: ...amp open and move into position 1 Fit rubber end of drain hose to waste tee and cut if needed NOTE Do not cut ribbed section 2 Attach rubber end of drain hose to waste tee with a large drain hose clamp provided Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position If the drain hose was cut use a 1 to 2 3 8 to 5 cm screw type clamp not provided 1 Using a hammer and screwdriver knock plug into dis...

Page 11: ...people grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back 1 Connect rubber end of drain hose to air gap and cut if needed NOTE Do not cut ribbed section 2 Attach drain hose to air gap with large drain hose clamp provided Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position If the drain hose was cut use a 1 to 2 3 8 to 5 cm screw type clamp not provided 3 Use a rubber hose not...

Page 12: ...driver remove terminal box cover Retain for later use Install a UL Listed CSA Approved strain relief Make sure screw heads are facing to the left when tightening conduit nut Strain relief is provided with the power supply cord kit NOTE If using Option B proceed to Determine Cabinet Opening to continue with the installation of your dishwasher Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A Power Supply ...

Page 13: ...of this step Visit www kitchenaid com electrical under FAQ tab Tighten strain relief screws to secure cord Place wires inside terminal box Insert tabs on left side of cover Make sure wires are tucked inside box Close cover ensuring wires are not pinched Use hex head socket nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cover NOTE Do not plug into outlet until instructed ...

Page 14: ...low the dishwasher to fit into a 33 85 1 cm high cabinet opening but the dishwasher will be more difficult to move Measurements are approximate Wheels and legs are preset at the factory for 34 87 6 cm Turn both leveler legs to the same height Put wheels in the required position determined from Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart Built up floors If the kitchen floor is higher than the cabinet openin...

Page 15: ...or the custom panel is not included All mounting hardware supplied is for a 19 1 mm thick wood panel If a thinner wood panel or materials other than wood are used it is the customer s responsibility to obtain the proper length screws and adjust the pilot holes accordingly IMPORTANT Use a moisture resistant sealer on both sides and all edges of the panel to avoid damage from moisture Using 2 or mor...

Page 16: ...uds to the wooden panel using the 4 short hex head screws provided Check custom tape alignment with metal door slots verify tape is right side up and that the tape does not overhang the metal door on the top bottom or side interfaces Remove the backing from the custom tape by pulling straight down on the liner Align the custom tape to the keyhole slots on the metal door see image and apply Repeat ...

Page 17: ...se Attachment Option Use 2 or more people to move and install dishwasher IMPORTANT The dishwasher must be secured to the cabinet There are two brackets found in the parts bag Attach the brackets using Option A if the countertop is wood laminate or another similar surface If your countertop is marble granite or another hard surface install using Option B Option A Countertop attachment Remove the br...

Page 18: ...de nut then ferrule about 1 2 5 cm onto copper tubing NOTE To avoid vibration during operation route the water supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher base frame or motor Connect the compression fitting of the 90 elbow to the water supply line prior to installing the unit into the cabinet opening Attach such that the connection is facing upward as shown above Copper tubing only Put th...

Page 19: ...p it from tipping open and close the door a few times If the door closes or falls open under its own weight the door tension will need to be adjusted To adjust the door spring tension unhook the spring from the rear leg of dishwasher Using a nut driver or hex socket remove the screw from the tensioner The screw can be put into one of 3 holes 1 2 3 in the front leg of dishwasher If the door closes ...

Page 20: ... side and is tucked in on the side of the unit Align front of dishwasher door panel with front of cabinet doors You may need to adjust alignment to be even with your cabinets Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor Close and latch the door and place level against the front panel Check that dishwasher is centered from front to back in the opening If needed adjust leveling leg until di...

Page 21: ...eeded see website for animated representation of this step Visit www kitchenaid com watersupply under FAQ tab NOTE Do not use Teflon tape with compression fittings Connect to Drain Place towel under drain hose to catch any water in drain hose Place the small drain hose clamp onto the small end of the drain hose Push the new drain hose into the rubber drain hose connector up to the drain hose stop ...

Page 22: ...ect UL Listed CSA Approved twist on wire connectors not included rated to connect your household wiring to 16 gauge dishwasher wiring Form bare ground wire into a U shaped hook Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under the washer Securely tighten ground connector screw NOTE Twist on UL Listed CSA Approved wire connector Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured ...

Page 23: ...rew to secure cover Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening Check that dishwasher is still level front to back and side to side in cabinet opening Open dishwasher door remove lower dish rack and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher This will keep screws from falling into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to countertop NOTES Do not drop screws into bottom of dishwa...

Page 24: ...that sides of door do not rub against the screw heads If they do dishwasher must be re centered When dishwasher is properly centered replace plastic buttons Remove towel from dishwasher Reinstall the lower dish rack If needed see website for animated representation of this step Visit www kitchenaid com anchoring under FAQ tab Complete Installation Option A Install Access Panel Plastic Panel Place ...

Page 25: ...sition the lower panel behind the access panel On some models there is insulation on the access panel that must fall behind the insulation on the lower panel Hold the 2 panels together and place them against dishwasher leg Using a Phillips or screwdriver reinstall the screws through the holes in the access panel and the slots in the lower panel Check that the lower edge of the lower panel contacts...

Page 26: ...ours per load but use nearly 40 less energy than older models Designed with a low wattage low energy consumption motor your dishwasher washes longer to ensure exceptional cleaning Certain models are equipped with an optical water sensor so the first cycle will run longer to calibrate to optical sensor Selecting certain options could increase cycle time past 3 5 hours Rinse Aid is necessary for goo...

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