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Page 1: ...Installation Instructions For the 18 Built In Dishwasher and Front Color Panels Printed in USA 154251501 ...

Page 2: ...ss to existing water drain and electrical lines Be sure the water inlet valve will be protected from freezing temperatures If the valve freezes flooding may occur The best location for your dishwasher is on either side of the kitchen sink This position should provide easy access to existing plumbing and will be convenient for loading items into the dishwasher once your dishwasher is installed Tool...

Page 3: ...o the dishwasher If the dishwasher drain hose is connected to a garbage disposer for the first time remember to knock out the plug in the disposer inlet This plug is inside the inlet and you may not see the plug from the outside refer to page 8 The dishwasher drain hose to the house drain must have a 32 loop above the floor or a suitable air gap must be used to prevent water from siphoning out of ...

Page 4: ...earance of the dishwasher the cabinet opening should be square and have dimensions as shown in Figure 1 If the dishwasher is to be installed in a corner there must be sufficient clearance to open the door as shown in Figure 2 A minimum clearance of 2 is recommended Rough in the water electrical and drain lines before proceeding with the installation The lines should run straight to their connectio...

Page 5: ...xposed color panel proceed as follows It is best to change color panels before ins tailing dish washer NOTE Handle panels carefully to avoid injury or cuts 1 Remove frame strip from one side of the door panel Loosen but do not remove screws from frame strip on remaining side see Figure 4 2 Remove frame strip from one side of the access panel Loosen but do not remove screws from frame strip on rema...

Page 6: ...ith the installed insert panels If wooden door panels are installed see above you will have to adjust the door spring tension Adjust the spring tension by hooking the springs in a frame hole back of their original settings see Figure 6 Door spring tension is correct when the door remains horizontal in the fully opened position yet rises to a close with the slight lift of a finger Side Panel Kit Th...

Page 7: ...is wooden sand the edges of the hole until it is smooth and rounded If the cabinet wall is metal all sharp edges MUSTbe covered by a protective material such as electrical tape or duct tape to avoid cutting the drain hose Local codes may require the drain line to be connected to house plumbing with a drain air gap If the drain hose is to be connected to a separate drain trap the trap must be vente...

Page 8: ...e trap the trap must be vented to prevent siphoning To provide proper venting install the Air Gap Kit available at plumbing and hardware stores into the countertop Route the drain hose up to the inlet side of the air gap Continue drain line from outlet side of air gap down through floor to separate trap see Figure 70 Do not cut the corrugated drain hose Excess corrugated hose should be placed flat...

Page 9: ...circuit with a fuse or circuit breaker rated for at least 15 amps 20 amps if connected with disposer but not more than 20 amps Fire Hazard Do not use an extension cord Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher Connect grounding wire to green grounding nut in terminal box Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock G...

Page 10: ...he same from top to bottom NOTE Double check the levelers to make sure they set firmly against the floor Leveling is necessary for proper function of the dishwasher You are now ready to proceed with the final drain water and electrical connections Drain Hose Routing Be sure the hose is routed behind the dishwasher motor and legs see Figure 73 Place the excess hose flat on the floor in the dishwash...

Page 11: ... Pump Housing 3 Drain 4 Drain Port 1 Check Valve 1 i 90 FLOOR 1 Push the Check Valve 1 onto the Pump Housing Drain Port 4 making sure the letters TOP are showing on top This position locates the valve such that the slit end is perpendicular to the floor I I 4 Drain Port 2 Push the Drain Hose 3 and Clamp 2 assembly over the Drain Port 4 and Check Valve 1 Fasten the Clamp 2 securely 1 4 I I 11 ...

Page 12: ... permanently grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher Failure to do so can result in death or electrical 1 2 3 4 5 Remove the junction box cover see figure 15 Pull the house wiring in the cabinet area forward to the junction box Be sure the...

Page 13: ...upplied Note Check levelers to make sure weight of dishwasher rests on floor 3 Open and close the dishwasher door slowly If the door hits the mounting bracket screw heads adjust front leveling legs Floor Anchoring This is a difficult procedure Use only where the countertop mounting brackets cannot be used 1 Screw l 4 lag screws not included through the holes provided in the frame rail see Figure 7...

Page 14: ...dishwasher has filled completely Water should fill to the heating element l Check for satisfactory pump out At end of pump out a small amount of water in the bottom of the tub is normal l Check for leaks If operation is satisfactory replace the access panel toeplate NOTE to INSTALLER Put installation instructions back in the literature packet and leave with dishwasher so all information will be re...

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