DISHWASHER Installation Manual Built-In Dishwasher F24DWS650PR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your refrigerator. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your refrigerator. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT • • • • Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting, and other connecting facilities. Preparing to install your dishwasher Parts supplied: Screws A ST4 x 20 (4) Screws B ST4 x 14 (8) Screws C ST3.5 x 25 (2) Top mounting clips (2) Hose clamp Brackets (2) Top Hook Mounting Seats (2) Screws D ST3.5 x 45 (4) Drain hose Tools needed: Level Phillips screwdriver 1/4 in.
Materials needed (kit purchased separately): 90° Elbow, ferrule and compression nut. (3/8 NPT external thread on one end. Other end sized to fit water supply line Teflon thread seal tape Three wire nuts (UL listed) (two included in kit) New installations only Strain relief (for electrical connections) Hot water line (min. 3/8 in.
If installing into a corner, allow 2 in. (5.08 cm) min. clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall, or other appliances. Allow 25.63 in. (65.1 cm) min. clearance from the front of the dishwasher for opening the door. Countertop Dishwasher 25.63”(65.1 cm) Clearance for door opening 2” (5.08 cm) min. Drain requirements • • • • Follow all local codes and ordinances. Do not exceed 10 ft. (3.01 m) of drain hose. Do not connect the drain lines from other devices to the dishwasher drain hose.
Method 1 - Air gap with a waste tee or garbage disposal connection Method 2 - High drain with a waste tee or garbage disposal connection You must provide a method to attach the drain hose to the underside of the countertop. 32 in. (81.28 cm) (min.) 32 in. (81.28 cm) (min.) 18 in. (45.72 cm) 18 in. (45.
Power Cord Method • Install a 3-prong grounding type receptacle. The wall outlet can be installed in a cabinet or on a wall adjacent to the undercounter space in which the dishwasher is to be installed. • Use power cord kit (part number 5304504505) under Smart Choice brand marked with Dishwasher Install Kit With Power Cord, available for purchase from an authorized store. The power cord and connections must comply with local codes and ordinances. • The recommended power cord length is 54 in. (1.4 m) min.
Preparing the hot water line • The water connection is on the left side of dishwasher. • The hot water line may enter the opening from either side, the rear, or the floor within the shaded area. • The hot water line may pass through the same hole as the electrical and drain hose. Or, you can drill an additional 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) maximum diameter hole for the hot water line. • If a power cord with a plug is used, the hot water line may not pass through the same hole as the power cord. 1.5 in. (3.
Installation instructions Step 1: Install the decoration door to the outer door of the dishwasher 1 Install the hook and brackets on the decoration door. C B C B 2 Install the handle to the outer door.
3 Put the hook into the slot of the outer door, for the positioning. 4 Fix the decoration door onto the outer door by screws and bolts. D ATTENTON: you need an assistant to hold the top of the machine to prevent it forward. You’ll need: Phillips screwdriver Screws D ST3.5 x 45 (4) 1/4 in. and 5/16 in. Nut driver Screws B ST4 x 14 (8) Brackets (2) Top Hook Mounting Seats (2) Screws C ST3.
Step 2: Check the door balance Caution: • Opening the door of your dishwasher before it is installed will cause it to tip forward. Do not open the door until you are ready to install your dishwasher. • If it is necessary to open the door, hold the top of the dishwasher securely with one hand and hold the door with the other hand. 1 Hold the top of the dishwasher firmly. 2 Open the door slowly, then release it. If the door drops, increase the spring tension. If the door closes, decrease the spring tension.
Step 4: Remove the toekick • Remove the two toekick screws with a Phillips screwdriver, then remove the toekick. UP DOWN You’ll need: Adjustable wrench Phillips screwdriver Step 5: Install to power Turn off the electricity to the dishwasher’s electrical circuit. Make sure that the electrical power is turned off at the source. Warning: •If your house wiring is not 2-wire with a ground, a ground must be provided by the installer.
8 Replace the junction box cover on the right front of the dishwasher. Be sure that the wires are not pinched under the cover. Note: If you have trouble replacing the junction box cover, loosen the screws on the strain relief.
Step 6: Install the 90° water supply elbow 1 Wrap the male thread of the 90° elbow with Teflon thread seal tape twice. Do not use plumber's putty. 2 Install the 90° elbow onto the water valve. Do not overtighten the 90° elbow. The water valve bracket could bend or the water valve fitting could break. 3 Position the end of the elbow to face the floor when the dishwasher is upright.
Step 7: Install the drain hose 1 Make sure that the leveling feet are loosened before standing the dishwasher upright. They may be tight from shipping/packaging. 2 Turn the dishwasher upright. 3 Slide a screw-type hose clamp onto the right-angled end of the drain hose. 4 Install the drain hose to the dishwasher drain outlet on the back of the dishwasher, then tighten the screw-type hose clamp.
Step 8: Inserting the drain hose through the cabinet • Insert the drain hose into the hole in the cabinet wall. If a power cord is used, guide the end through a separate hole. Tip: Position the water line and house wiring on the floor to avoid interfering with the base of the dishwasher. Maximum drain hose length 10 ft. (3.
Step 10: Position the dishwasher under the countertop 1 Make sure that the wires are secure under the dishwasher and not pinched or in contact with door springs or other dishwasher components. Tip: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It should be positioned so it is not bunched up or interfering with door springs. Check by opening and closing the door. 2 Push the dishwasher into the cabinet. The front corners of the dishwasher door should be flush with the cabinet doors.
3 If the edge of the door hits the side of the tub, the dishwasher is not installed correctly. Adjust the leveling legs to align the door to the tub. Note: Keep the dishwasher level. Turn the legs to adjust the level You’ll need: Phillips screwdriver Adjustable wrench Level Step 12: Securing the dishwasher to the countertop • For countertops made of wood or materials that won’t be damaged by drilling, use Method 1.
Method 2 1 Remove the plastic tub caps from the inside of the dishwasher tub. 2 Drive a wood screw through the hole in the side of the dishwasher into the cabinet frame. IMPORTANT: Drive the screws straight and flush. Protruding screw heads will scratch the side if the dishwasher. This method is for attaching the dishwasher to the side of the cabinet, and it should be done when the countertop is made of granite or other breakable materials. 3 Reinsert the plastic tub caps.
Step 13: Connecting the water supply line 1 Make sure that you wrapped the 90° elbow with Teflon thread seal tape twice. 2 Slide the compression nut, then the ferrule over the end of the water supply line. Note: If you have a steel-grated line, you do not need a ferrule or compression nut. 3 Insert the water supply line into the 90° elbow. 4 Slide the ferrule against the 90° elbow and secure it with the compression nut.
2 If a longer drain hose is required, you can add up to 42" (1.1 m) of length, for a total of 10 ft. (3.01 m) to the factory installed hose. Use 5/8” or 7/8” inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect the two hose ends. Secure the connection with screw-type hose clamps. IMPORTANT: For proper drain operation, the total drain hose length must not exceed 10 ft. (3.01 m).
4 If connecting the drain line to a garbage disposal, make sure that the drain plug has been removed. Your dishwasher will not drain if the plug is left in place. Remove the plug You’ll need: Phillips screwdriver Screw-type hose clamps Coupler for extending drain line (if applicable) Step 15: Performing a pre-test check Review this list after installing your dishwasher to avoid problems or charges for a service call not covered by your warranty. • Make sure that power is turned OFF.
Step 16: Wet testing the dishwasher 1 Turn on the power supply (or plug the power cord into the outlet, if equipped). 2 Turn on your dishwasher (refer to the User Guide for instructions). 3 Open the door, select the Rinse only cycle, and press START/Cancel, close the door within four seconds of pressing START/Cancel. 4 Make sure that water enters the dishwasher. If water does not enter the dishwasher, check to be sure that water and power are turned on. 5 Check for leaks under the dishwasher.
