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W11384187A

PLASTIC TUB DISHWASHER OWNER'S MANUAL

GUIDE D’UTILISATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLE AVEC

CUVE EN PLASTIQUE

Table of Contents

Dishwasher Safety

.................................................2

Dishwasher Maintenance and Care

........................4

User-Maintenance Instructions

............................4

Installation Instructions............... ...........................5

Requirements.........................................................5

Tools and Parts

..................................................5

Location Requirements

.......................................7

Cabinet Opening Dimensions..............................7

Drain Requirements

...........................................7

Water Supply Requirements

................................8

Electrical Requirements ......................................8

Installation .............................................................8

Before You Begin

...............................................9

Prepare Cabinet Opening – New Utilities..............9

Install Optional Moisture Barrier

(Recommended for Wood Countertops)

...............9

Electrical Connection

........................................ 10

Prepare Dishwasher

......................................... 10

Remove Access Panel

...................................... 11

Connect Water Line to Fill Valve

........................ 12

Connect Fill Hose to Fill Valve ........................... 13

Drain Hose Connection..................................... 13

Power Cord Connection

.................................... 13

Install Door Handle (on some models) ................ 14

Place Dishwasher in Cabinet............................. 15

Choose Anchor Attachment Method .................. 16

Final Installation Check..................................... 16

Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening ............. 18

Direct Wire Connection ..................................... 18

Connect Water Line to House Shutoff Valve

....... 20

Connect Drain Hose ......................................... 20

Complete Installation........................................ 22

Install Access Panel

......................................... 22

Check Operation .............................................. 23

If Dishwasher Does Not Operate

....................... 23

Additional Tips ................................................. 23

Sécurité du lave-vaisselle

..................................... 24

Lave-vaisselle entretien et réparation

................... 26

Instructions d’entretien pour l’utilisateur ............. 26

Instructions d’installation

..................................... 27

Spécifications ...................................................... 27

Outils et pièces ................................................ 27

Exigences d’emplacement ..................... ........... 29

Dimensions de l’ouverture de l’armoire

.............. 29

Exigences d’évacuation .................................... 30

Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau............... 30

Spécifications électriques

................................. 30

L’installation

......................................................... 31

Avant de commencer

........................................ 31

Préparation de l’emplacement – nouvelles

unités

.............................................................. 31

Installer la barrière anti-humidité en

option (recommandée pour les comptoirs

en bois)

........................................................... 32

Raccordement électrique

.................................. 32

Préparation du lave-vaisselle

............................ 33

Retirer le panneau d’accès................................ 33

Branchement de l’arrivée d’eau à la valve

de distribution

.................................................. 34

Branchement du tuyau de distribution à la

valve de distribution

.......................................... 35

Raccord du tuyau de vidange ............................ 35

Branchement du câble électrique....................... 36

Installer la poignée de porte (sur certains

modèles)

......................................................... 37

Placer le lave-vaisselle dans l'armoire................ 38

Choix de l’option de fixation............................... 39

Vérification de l’installation finale ....................... 39

Fixation du lave-vaisselle dans l’ouverture

d’encastrement de l’armoire

.............................. 41

Méthode de raccordement direct ....................... 41

Branchement de l’arrivée d’eau au robinet

d’arrêt de la maison

.......................................... 43

Raccordement du tuyau de vidange................... 43

Fin de l’installation............................................ 45

Installation du panneau d’accès

......................... 45

Contrôle du fonctionnement .............................. 46

Si le lave-vaisselle ne fonctionne pas................. 46

Conseils supplémentaires

................................. 46

Table des Matières

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Summary of content (23 pages)

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PLASTIC TUB DISHWASHER OWNER'S MANUAL GUIDE D’UTILISATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLE AVEC CUVE EN PLASTIQUE Table of Contents Dishwasher Safety ................................................. 2 Dishwasher Maintenance and Care ........................ 4 User-Maintenance Instructions ............................ 4 Installation Instructions.......................................... 5 Requirements ......................................................... 5 Tools and Parts ..............................................
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DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS � For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance.
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DISHWASHER MAINTENANCE AND CARE User-Maintenance Instructions Cleaning the Exterior Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with only a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, it may have a coating that is resistant to fingerprints. Avoid using abrasive cleaning products on the exterior of the dishwasher. Cleaning and Maintaining the Interior Many detergents may leave white spots or a white residue on dishware and on the interior of the dishwasher.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REQUIREMENTS Other Useful Items You May Need: Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools Needed: Pliers Flat-blade screwdriver Flashlight Shallow pan Bath towel Masking or duct tape Parts Supplied Phillips screwdriver Utility knife Drain hose clamps (2) (1 large/ Drain hose red and 1 small/green) 5/16" (8 mm) and 1/4" (6.
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Optional Accessory Parts Available: Moisture Barrier Tape NOTE: Moisture barrier tape is recommended if installing a dishwasher under a wooden countertop. Side Panel Kit For enclosing the side of the dishwasher when installing it at the end of your cabinetry (Whirlpool part number varies with color.) Call us at our toll-free number or visit our website listed on the Quick Start Guide for optional accessory part information. First-Time Installations Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply.
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For Direct Wire For Power Cord Helpful Hint: If floor at front of opening is not level with floor at rear of opening, shims may be used to level dishwasher. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be securely attached to the floor. � The location where the dishwasher will be installed must provide clearance between motor and flooring. Motor should not touch the floor. � Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring.
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� Make sure to use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to house plumbing lower than 20" (508 mm) above subfloor or floor. If Connecting Dishwasher with a Power Cord: � Use a UL-listed power cord kit marked for use with dishwasher. See the “Tools and Parts” section for part details. � Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances.
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Before You Begin 4. Sand holes smooth WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing appliance. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Disconnect power Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. 2. Shut off water supply Shut off water supply to the dishwasher. Prepare Cabinet Opening – New Utilities Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth.
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5. Built-up floors – add shims as needed Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Built-up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than the cabinet opening’s floor—for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into the cabinet opening—add shims, as needed, in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up to 34" (864 mm) below the countertop.
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Remove Access Panel 11. Measure cabinet opening – For Plastic Access Panels, go to step 9 – For Metal Access Panels, go to step 10 9. Plastic panel Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed. Be sure to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor. Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners 1/4 turn counterclockwise to unlock them.
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. Adjust leveling legs 15. Slide nut and ferrule onto tubing (copper tubing only) Refer to the “Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart” for height of leveling legs needed for your cabinet opening. 13. Remove plastic rail cover Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the 90° elbow fitting as far as it will go. (The copper tubing bends and kinks easily.) Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads.
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Connect Fill Hose to Fill Valve 21. Hose clamp final position 18. Tighten 90° elbow fitting to valve NOTE: Route drain hose out the rear of the dishwasher. Be sure rubber washer is properly seated in fitting. Slide the 3/4" (19 mm) fitting of the 90° elbow up to the valve and hand-tighten to avoid cross-threading. Hand-tighten until the coupling is tight. Using pliers, check the tightness of the coupling. An additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn may be required to seal the rubber gasket.
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WARNING 27. Power cord – secure cord in strain relief Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground appliance. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cord. 28. Power cord – reinstall terminal box cover and wires Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 25.
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Place Dishwasher in Cabinet 32. Route power cord. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install or uninstall appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 30. Stand dishwasher upright If using a power cord, make sure to route end through hole in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening. 33. Secure installation blanket Using 2 or more people, stand the dishwasher up. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so.
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Choose Anchor Attachment Method 38. Install bracket IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be secured to the cabinet as one of the final steps. Prepare the dishwasher for this by attaching the 2 brackets found in the parts bag to the dishwasher.
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41. Closes too quickly – decrease spring tension If the door falls open, increase the spring tension by moving the spring end toward the back of the dishwasher. NOTE: Springs should be in the same notches on left and right sides. 42. Align front of dishwasher with front of cabinet doors 43. Check for plumb and adjust legs if needed Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. Close and latch the door and place level against the front panel.
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Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening 47. Check door clearance 45. Double-check dishwasher alignment in cabinet opening IMPORTANT: Check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets, or countertop. If it does, adjust leveling legs or use the side attachment option. 48. Check inner spacing Check that dishwasher is still level front to back and side to side in the cabinet opening. Open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher.
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51. Route cable into terminal box Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Pull cable through UL-listed/ CSA-approved strain relief in terminal box. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Owner must purchase a 7/8" (22 mm) screw-in type strain relief. Select UL-listed/CSA-approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. 53.
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Connect Water Line to House Shutoff Valve Option A: Waste disposer – no air gap NOTE: If using a flexible braided hose, replace inlet hose after 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hose for future reference 56. Attach water supply line Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knockout plug. 1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into disposer.
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Option C: Waste disposer – with air gap Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knockout plug. 1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into disposer. Option D: No waste disposer – with air gap 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 2. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position.
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Complete Installation 61. Check access panel edge Check that the power supply wire or cord does not touch dishwasher motor or the lower part of the dishwasher tub. WARNING Check that the lower edge of the access panel touches the floor. Adjust if necessary. Electrical Shock Hazard 62. Tighten fasteners 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 in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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65. Tighten screws Tighten access panel screws. Check Operation � Read the dishwasher Quick Start Guide that came with your dishwasher. � Check that all parts have been installed and no steps were skipped. Check that you have all tools used. If the dishwasher is not working properly, disconnect power or unplug dishwasher and refer to the “If Dishwasher Does Not Operate” section. If Dishwasher Does Not Operate First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.