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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit
breaker box before installing dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Electrical Shock Hazard
STEP 1:
2.
Disconnect power
3.
Shut off water supply
Shut off the water supply to the dishwasher.
PREPARE CABINET OPENING—
NEW UTILITIES
4.
Drill hole locations—new construction
The power-supply receptacle for the appliance shall be installed
in a cabinet or on a wall adjacent to the undercounter space in
which the appliance is to be installed.
NOTE:
Refer to the “Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions”
section for the correct hole placement and dimensions of the
shaded area.
Drill a 1½" (3.8 cm) drain hose hole in the side or rear of cabinet,
depending on location of drain hose routing and drain hose
connection location.
Drill a 1/2" (1.27 cm) water supply hose hole in the side or rear
of cabinet, depending on location of water supply routing and
connection location
Drill a 1½" (3.8 cm) electrical conduit hole in the right-hand side
or rear of cabinet.
Wood cabinet
: Sand the hole until smooth.
Metal cabinet
: Cover edges of hole with grommet included with
power cord kit.
Helpful Tip:
Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route
the cable into the cabinet opening from the right-hand side.
INSTALL OPTIONAL MOISTURE BARRIER -
RECOMMENDED FOR WOOD COUNTERTOPS
Moisture barrier/wood shims
Moisture
barrier
Make sure the area under the cabinet is clean and dry for
installation of the moisture barrier. Remove the backing of the
moisture barrier, and apply to underside of the countertop along
the front edge of the counter.
NOTE:
The use of this moisture barrier is recommended but not
required.
NOTE:
Install wood shims if side anchoring and the gap between
the sides of the cabinet and sides of the dishwasher are greater
than 1/2" (1.27 cm) on each side or are greater than the length of
the side anchor screws.
1.
Sand holes smooth
Wood
Cabinet
Metal
Cabinet
Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit
breaker box before installing dishwasher.
Optional
location
Preferred
location
1½"
(3.8 cm)
1/2"
(1.27 cm)
Install
wood
shims
Video of installation steps can be found online at
whirlpool.com
in the “Service & Support” section “How To’s & FAQ.