Electrolux EIDW1805KS0A User manual

Installation
Instructions Built-In
Dishwasher
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these Instructions completely and
carefully.
IMPORTANT --Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
•Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instruc-
tions for the consumer's and local inspector's use.
• Note to Consumer- Keep these instructions with
your Owner's Manual for future reference.
• Skill Level- Installation of this dishwasher re-
quires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer. Product failure due to improper installa-
tion is not covered under the ELECTROLUX
Appliance Warranty.
• Completion Time - 1 to 3 Hours. New installa-
tions require more time than replacement installa-
tions.
IMPORTANT - Thedishwasher
MUST be installed to allow for future removal from
the enclosure if service is required.
If you received a damaged dishwasher, you should
immediately contact your dealer or builder.
Optional Accessories - See the Owner's Manual
for available custom panel kits.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGs
shown throughout these instructions. While per-
forming installations described in this booklet,
gloves, safety glasses or goggles should be worn.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
fire, or injury to persons, the installer
must ensure that the dishwasher is
competely enclosed at the time of
installation.
READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Installation Preparation
PARTS SUPPLIED :
[] Two #8 Phillips flat head wood screws, 5/8" long
to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop
(in literature package).
[] Two Phillips head, color matched toekick screws
(in literature package). 2 Wood
Screws TY
2 Color Matched
Toekick Screws Screw Type
Hose Clamp
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:
[] Ferrule, compression nut and 90° Elbow (3/8"
NPT external thread on one end, opposite end
sized to fit water supply)
[] Thread seal tape
[] UL Listed wire nuts (3)
MATERIALS FOR NEW INSTALLA-
TIONS ONLY:
[] Air gap for drain hose, if required
[] Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable
[] Electrical cable or power cord, if applicable
[] Screw type hose clamps
[] Strain relief for electrical connections
[] Hand shut-off valve
[] Water line 3/8" min. copper
[] Coupler for extending drain line, if applicable
90° Elbow,
Ferrule and
Compression
Nut
Waste
Tee
Air Gap
Hand Shut-
off Valve Thread Seal
Tape
Electrical Cable (or
Power Cord, if
applicable)
Wire Nuts (3)
Hot Water Line
OcDCoupler
Screw Type Strain
Hose Clamps Relief
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED :
[] Phillips head screwdriver
[] 5/16" and 1/4" nutdriver
[] 6" Adjustable wrench
[] Level
[] Carpenters square
[] Measuring tape
[] Safety Glasses
[] Flashlight
[] Bucket tocatch water when flushing
the line
[] Gloves
FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS
ONLY:
[] Tubing Cutter
[] Drill and Appropriate Bits
[] Hole Saw Set
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Installation Preparation
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE hose is no more than 10 feet in length for proper
drainage.
• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top,
sides and back, and must not support any part of the
enclosure
Plumbing and Electric Service
FigureA Must Enter Shaded Area
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24"
deep and 17 5/8" to 18" wide. The opening
should be 32.5" max. height.
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain
Clearance: When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher
and adjacent cabinet,
wall or other appliances.
Allow 25-5/8" min.
clearance fromt he front
of the dishwasher for
door opening. Figure B
Figure B
Note: ADA installation, (32-1/2") beneath 34" high counter-
tips may be accomplished by adjusting the toekick and
leveling legs.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.
• Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the
dishwasher drain hose.
• Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an
air gap (not supplied) or 32" minimum high drain loop,
depending on local codes and ordinances to prevent
back flow into the dishwasher.
• Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer
connection is less than 18" above the floor to prevent
siphoning.
DRAIN PREPARATION
The type of drain installation depends on answers to the
following questions:
[] Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
[] Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than 18"
above the floor?
[] Will installation have a drain loop less than 32: above
floor? If the answer to any of the 3 questions above is
Yes, Method 1 MUST be used. Otherwise, either
Method 1 or Method 2 may be used. Figure C or
Figure D.
CAUTION :
An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is
connected to waste tee or disposed lower than 18"
above the floor.
Failure to provide the proper drain connection height
with air gap or 32" min, high drain loop will result in
improper draining of the dishwasher.
Method 1 - Air gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
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Figure D
Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to
manufacturer's instructions.
CABINET PREPARATION
• Drill a 1-1/2" dia. hole in the cabinet wall within the
shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp
edges.

Installation Preparation
PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING
WARNING
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Re-
move house fuse or open circuit
breaker before beginning installa-
tion. Do no use an extension cord
or adapter plus witthis appliance.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•This appliance must be supplied with 120V,
60Hz., and connected to an individual properly
grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20
ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before
proceeding.
Grounding Instructions - Cable Direct
This appliace must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment
grounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and be connected to the equipment
grounding terminal or lead on the appliance
Grounding Instructions - Power Cord Models
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is in-
stalled and grounded in accordance with local
codes and ordianances.
WARNING
The improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service representa-
tive if you are in doubt that the
appliance is properly grounded.
CABINET PREPARATION & WIRE ROUTING
• The wiring may enter the opening from either
side, rear or the floor within the shaded area.
• Cut a 1-1/2" max. dia. hole to admit the electrical
cable. The hole must be free of sharp edges. If
the cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be
coveredwith a bushing.
• Cable direct connections may pass through the
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Installation Instructions
PREPARE HOT WATER LINE
•The line may enter from either side, rear or floor
within the shaded area shown in Figure R
• The line may pass throughthe same hole as the
electrical cable and drain hose. Or, cut an
additional 1-1/2" dia. hole to accommodate the
water line.
If power cord with plug is used, water line must
not pass through power cord hole.
Figure F
Water Line Connection
• Turn off the water supply.
• Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible
location, such as under the sink. (Optional, but
strongly recommended and may be required by
local codes.)
• Water connection is on the left side of the
dishwasher. Install the hot water inlet line, using
no less than 3/8" O.D. copper tubing. Route the
line as shown in Figure F and extend forward at
least 18" from rear wall.
• Adjust water heater for 120 °F to 150 °F tem-
perature..
• Flush water line to clean out debris.
• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-
120PSI.
CAUTION :
Opening the door will
cause the dishwasher to tip forward.
Do not open
the door until you are ready to
install the dishwasher. If it is
necessary to open the door, hold the
top of the dishwasehr securely with
one hand and hold the door with the
other hand.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Locate and set aside the package
containing 2 Phillips head countertop
mouting screws and 2 additional toekick
screw (located in the literature pack).
STEP 1CHECK DOOR BALANCE
To check the door balance, hold the top of the
dishwasher firmly.
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Installation Instructions
_STEP 2 ] ADJUST LEVELING
LEGS
• Move the dishwasher close to the installation
location and lay it on its back.
• Measure installation height and dishwasher
height. Extend leveling legs out from the
dishwasher base, 1/4" less than installation
height.
STEP 3 REMOVE KICKPLATE
• Remove the 4 toekick screws. Lift off the 2
piece toekick.
STEP 4 INSTALL 90 °ELBOW
• Wrap 90 ° elbow with thread seal tape.
• Install a 90 ° elbow onto the water valve.
• Do not over tighten 90 ° elbow, water valve
bracket could bend or water valve fitting could
break.
Elbow
Position the end of the elbow to face the rear of
the dishwasher.

Installation Instructions
ISTEP 5 POSITION WATER LIND
AND HOUSE WIRING
• Position water supply line and house wiring on
the floor of the opening to avoid interference
with base of dishwasher and components under
dishwasher.
[STEP 6 ]INSERT DRAIN HOSE
THROUGH CABINET
• Insert drain hose into cabinet wall hole. If a
power cord is used, guide the end through a
separate hole.
TIP: Position water line and house wiring on
the floor to avoid interference with base of
dishwasher.
ISTEP 7 SLIDE DISHWASHER PAR-
TIALLY INTO CABINET
DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT PANELWITH
KNEES. DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
• Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches
at a time.
• As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the
opening under the sink. Stop pushing when the
dishwasher is a few inches forward of adjacent
cabinetry.
• Make sure drain hose is not kinked under the
dishwasher and there is no interference with the
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Installation Instructions
STEP 8 POSTION DISHWASHER UNDER COUNTERTOP
•Check to be sure that wires are secure under
the dishwasher and not pinced or in contact
with door springs or other dishwasher compo-
nents
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.
• Push dishwasher into cabinet. The front cor-
ners of the dishwasher door should be flush
with cabinet doors. Be careful not to dent front
panels with knees or damage countertop or
cabinets with dishwasher parts.
[STEP 9 LEVEL DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT - Dishwasher
must be level for proper dish rack operation and
wash performance.
• Place level on door
and rack track
inside the tub as
shown to check
that the dishwasher
is level.
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Level the dish-
washer by adjusting
the four leveling
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Installation Instructions
[STEP 10 ]SECURE DISHWASHER
TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET
In this step you will need the 2 Phillips special
head screws set aside prior to Step 1. The
dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or
the cabinet sides. When countertops are mad of
wood, use Method 1. When countertops are
granite or other materials that will not accept
screws, use Method 2 tos secure dishwsher at the
sides.
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IMPORTANT : Drive Screws straight and flush.
Protruding screw heads will scratch the top or
sides of the control panel and can interfere with
door closing.
Method 1 : Secure dishwasher to Wood
Countertop.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the
countertop with the 2 Phillips special head
screws provided.
Method 2" Securew dishwasher with side-mount-
ing brackets.
• Remove plug buttons (one on each side).
• Install screws through the dishwasher side
mount bracket and into the adjacent cabinet on
each side. Reinstall plug buttons.
When step is complete, close dishwasher door
and verify that gap between countertop and top of
dishwasher door is at least 1/2".
STEP 11 CONNECT WATER
SUPPLY
Connect water supply to 90 ° elbow.
• Slide compression nut, then ferrule over end of
water line.
• Insert water line into 90 ° elbow.
• Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with
compression nut.
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STEP 12 CONNECT DRAIN LINE
FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES
The drain hose molded end will fit 5/8", 3/4" or 1"
diameter connections on the air gap, waste tee or
disposer. Cut on the marked line as required for
your installation.
DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION
• Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or dis-
poser using either previously determined method.
Method 1-Air gap with waste tee or disposer
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• If a longer drain hose is required, add up to 42"
of length for a total of 10 ft. to the factory in-
stalled hose. Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside diameter
hose and a coupler to connect the two hose
ends. Secure the connection with hose clamps.
Method 2 - High Drain loop with waste tee or disposer
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• Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee
or disposer with clamps.
NOTE: TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST
NOT EXCEED 10 FEET FOR PROPTER DRAIN
OPERATION..
IMPORTANT- When connecting
drain line to disposer check to be sure that drain
plug has been removed. DISHWASHER WILL NOT
DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
TIP: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.
Always be sure disposer drain plug has been
removed before attaching deishwasher drain hose
to the disposer.
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STEP13 CONNECT POWER
SUPPLY
Skip this step if equipped with power cord. Verify
that power is turned off at the source.
• Remove junction box cover "A".
• Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black
and green) with stripped ends. Insert
dishwasher wires through the small hole in the
junction box "B".
• Secure house wiring to the bottom of the
junction box with a strain relief "C".
• Use wire nuts to connect incoming ground to
green, white to white and black to black "D".
• Replace junction box cover "E". Check to be
sure that wires are not pinched under the cover.
WARNING
If house wiring is not 2-wire with
ground, a ground must be pro-
vided by the installer. When
house wiring is aluminum, be
sure to use UL Listed anti-
oxidant compound and alumi-
num-to-copper connectors.
ISTEP 14 PRE-TEST CHECKLIST
Review this list after installing your dishwasher to
avoid charges for a service call that is not covered
by your warranty:
[] Check to be sure power is OFE
[] Open door and remove all foam and paper
package
[] Locate the Owner's Manual in the literature
package.
[] Read the Owner's Manual for operating
instructions.
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Check door opening and closing. If door does
not open and close freely or tends to fall, check
spring adjustments. See Step 1.
Check to be sure that wiring is secure under
the dishwasher, not pinched or in contact with
door springs or other components. See Step 9.
Check door alignment with tub. If door hits tub,
level dishwasher. See Step 10.
Pull lower rack out, about half way. Check to
be sure it does not roll back or forward on the
door. If the rack moves, adjust leveling legs.
See step 10.
Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits
cabinet, reposition or relevel dishwasher. See
step 10.
Verify water supply and drain lines are not
kinked or in contact with other components.
Contact with motor or dishwasher frame could
cause noise. See Step 8.
Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verify
water temperature. Incoming water
temperature must be between 120 -°F et 150 -°E
A minimum of 120 -°F temperature is required
for best washer performance. See "Prepare
Hot Water Line", page 5.
Add 2 quarts of water to the bottom of the
dishwasher to lubricate the pump seal.
[]Turn on water supply. Check for leaks. Tighten
connections if needed.
[] Remove protective film if present from the
control panel and door.
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STEP 15 DISHWASHER WETTEST
[] Turn on power supply (or plug power cord into
outlet, if equipped).
[] Turn dial to Normal "Wash" position.
[] Close door.
[] Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher.
If water does not enter the dishwasher, check to be
sure that water and power are turned on.
[] Check for leaks under the dishwasher. If a leak is
found, turn power supply off, then tighten connec-
tions. Restore power after leak is corrected.
[] Check for leaks around the door. A leak around the
door could be caused by door rubbing or hitting
against adjacent cabinetry. Reposition the dish-
washer if necessary. See step 9.
[] The dishwasher will drain and turn off about 5 to 7
minutes after the first fill. Check drain lines. If leaks
are found, turn power off at the breaker and correct
plumbing as necessary. Restore power after
corrections are made. See Step 12.
[] Open Dishwasher door and make sure most of the
water has drained. If not, check that disposer plug
has been removed and/or air gap is not plugged.
See Step 13. Also check drain line for kinking.
[] Run the dishwasher through another fill and drain
cycle. Check for leaks and correct if required.
[] At the end of drain, open door and turn dial to OFF
position.
STEP 16 REPLACETOEKICK
Place 2-piece toekick against the legs of the
dishwasher.
Place the inner toekick piece (with slots) against
the toekick bracket. The slots should align with
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