INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION LAVE-VAISSELLE SOUS PLAN DE TRAVAIL Table of Contents .............................................................. 2 Table des matières ..........................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY............................................................................... 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................. 3 Tools and Parts......................................................................................... 3 Location Requirements............................................................................. 4 Drain Requirements ..............................................................................
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Supplied in Kit: Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Location Requirements Grounded electrical supply required. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. 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. Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to dishwasher against freezing. Damage from freezing is not covered by the warranty.
Drain Requirements ■ A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. If drain hose is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of the dishwasher. ■ Make sure to connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above the floor.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening—Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard 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. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the “Install Drain Hose” section. If they do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in the “Prepare Cabinet Opening— New Utilities” section.
Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with power supply cord kit. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from the right-hand side. 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.
Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using a connection configuration that is in compliance with local codes and ordinances. The water supply to the dishwasher should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. (If you are using copper tubing, it will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.
1. Fit rubber 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 drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screwtype clamp (not provided). IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of the disposer or a waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.
Option D, No waste disposer – with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. 1. Connect rubber end of drain hose to air gap and cut if needed. NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard 2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position.
Option A, Remove Access Panel - Plastic Panel Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn counterclockwise to unlock them. Remove panel. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. 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.
WARNING Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL Listed/ CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (included with power supply cord kit). Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Refer to “Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart” for wheel position and the number of turns needed. NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening height is less than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed for additional clearance.
Install Door Handle (on some models) Install Custom Panel Follow steps below: A customer supplied panel must weigh no more than 16 lbs (7.3 kg) and must be made to specific dimensions. It is recommended that a cabinetmaker cut the customer panel because of the precise dimensions needed. NOTES: ■ The handle for the custom panel is not included. ■ All mounting hardware supplied is for a ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) thick wood panel.
Using the template provided, attach it to the backside of the custom panel with tape. Make sure that the center of the template is aligned with the center of the wooden panel and top of the template is aligned to the top face of the wooden panel. NOTE: Do not drill deeper then ⁵⁄₈" (16 mm) to keep from drilling through panel. Pilot hole depths given are for ³⁄₄" (19 mm) thick panel. Mark 4 pilot holes on the wooden panel using the template provided. Predrill 4 pilot holes using a ³⁄₃₂" drill bit.
Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Open the door and align top edges. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a ³⁄₃₂" drill bit. Use tape to mark the drill bit to gauge hole depth. Drill pilot holes approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) into the top corners of the door using hole in liner as a guide. Use 2 or more people to move and install dishwasher.
Option B, Dishwasher side attachment: Prepare Water Supply Line NOTE: Remove the brackets from the parts package. Break off the end of the bracket along the scored line. With another person holding the rear of the dishwasher to keep it from tipping, open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. This will keep screws from falling into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to cabinet. Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.
IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of utilities. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of the door panel. Tilt dishwasher backward on wheels and move dishwasher close 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.
IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Remove cardboard from under dishwasher. NOTES: ■ It is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening. Do not remove insulation blanket – the blanket reduces the sound level.
Connect to Water Supply Be sure rubber washer is properly seated in fitting. Slide the ³⁄₄" 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. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. Connect to Drain Place towel under drain hose to catch any water in drain hose.
Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to “Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening” section. WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub.
Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included). Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in cabinet opening. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cable.
Check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. If it does, adjust leveling legs. Remove towel from dishwasher. Reinstall the lower dish rack. If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. Complete Installation Option A, Install Access Panel - Plastic Panel Open door and check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on both sides.
Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn clockwise to lock into place. The fasteners slot will be straight up and down when properly locked. Hold the 2 panels together and place them against dishwasher leg. Using a Phillips or ¹⁄₄" screwdriver, reinstall the screws through the holes in the access panel and the slots in the lower panel. Option B, Install Access Panel - Metal Panel Check that the lower edge of the lower panel contacts the floor. Adjust if necessary.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Check Operation ■ Read the Dishwasher User Instructions that came with your dishwasher. ■ Check that all parts have been installed and no steps were skipped. Check that you have all tools used. ■ Start dishwasher and allow it to complete the shortest wash cycle. After the first 2 minutes, unlatch door, wait 5 seconds, then open door.
