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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER 

PLASTIC GIANT TUB MODELS

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION 

LAVE-VAISSELLE SOUS COMPTOIR 

MODÈLES À TRÈS GRANDE CUVE EN PLASTIQUE

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Table des matières .......................................................... 24

W10435039A

Summary of Contents for W10435039A

Page 1: ...N INSTRUCTIONS UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER PLASTIC GIANT TUB MODELS INSTRUCTIONS D INSTALLATION LAVE VAISSELLE SOUS COMPTOIR MODÈLES À TRÈS GRANDE CUVE EN PLASTIQUE Table of Contents 2 Table des matières 24 W10435039A ...

Page 2: ...latched Observe all governing codes and ordinances Install this dishwasher as specified in these 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 You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don ...

Page 3: ...l items you may need Parts supplied Make sure all these parts are included in the literature package Parts needed Other parts you may also need NOTE Some parts available for purchase in plumbing supply stores Check local codes Check existing electrical supply See Electrical Requirements section It is recommended that electrical connections be made by a licensed electrical installer In addition for...

Page 4: ...vide easy access to water electricity and 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 b...

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Page 6: ...F 49 C water at dishwasher O D 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 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 th...

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: ...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 blue 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 disposer 2 Use needle nose pliers to remove...

Page 11: ...n hose to air gap and cut if needed NOTE Do not cut ribbed section 2 Attach drain hose to air gap with large blue 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 1 cm screw type clamp not provided 3 Use a rubber hose not provided with screw type clamps not provided to connect from waste tee to air gap WARNING Tip Ove...

Page 12: ...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 Cord Route cord so that it ...

Page 13: ...needed see website for animated representation of this step Visit www whirlpool 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 nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cover NOTE Do not plug...

Page 14: ... countertop and the highest point on the floor Refer to Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart to adjust the leveling legs NOTE If the minimum cabinet opening height is less than 34 86 4 cm the rear leveling legs can be removed for additional clearance This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33 86 cm high cabinet opening but the dishwasher will be more difficult to move Measurements are approxima...

Page 15: ...nother hard surface install using Option Number 2 Option 1 Countertop Attachment Remove the brackets from the package and insert into the open slots on the left and right hand top of the dishwasher collar as shown Using a pair of pliers bend the tab down to secure the bracket in place Repeat this step for the other side NOTE Do not attach the dishwasher This will be done later Option 2 Side Attach...

Page 16: ...to cabinet opening NOTE Do not push on the front of the panel or on the console Panel or console may dent Helpful Tip Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the locations shown to prohibit them from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening Check that water line is on the left side of opening and drain hose is near the center of the cabinet opening With another person holding th...

Page 17: ...ugh hole in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening 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 le...

Page 18: ...for leaks If leak occurs repeat previous step If needed see website for animated representation of this step Visit www whirlpool com watersupply under FAQ tab Connect to Drain Place towel under drain hose to catch any water in drain hose Place the small green drain hose clamp onto the small end of the drain hose Push the new drain hose into the black drain hose connector up to the drain hose stop ...

Page 19: ... 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 NOTE Do not pre twist stranded wire Twist on UL listed CSA approved wire connector Gently tug on wires to be sure both ...

Page 20: ...tabs on left side of cover Make sure wires are tucked inside box Close cover ensuring wires are not pinched Use nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw 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 l...

Page 21: ...s on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to cabinet with two 10 x Phillips head screws included The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is opened Check that top of door does not contact screws brackets or countertop If it does adjust leveling legs Open door and check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on both sides If spacing is not equal ...

Page 22: ... The fasteners slot will be straight up and down when properly locked Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub Reconnect Power Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result...

Page 23: ... Your new dishwasher will average 2 3 hours 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...

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