Forte F24DWS650PR User manual

Installation Manual
DISHWASHER
Built-In Dishwasher
F24DWS650PR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT
•Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
•Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions for the consumer’s and local inspector’s use.
•Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions with your User Guide for future reference.
•Skill Level – Installation of this dishwasher requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. Proper installation is the
responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the appliance
warranty.
•Completion Time – One to three hours. New installations require more time than replacement installations.
IMPORTANT
•The dishwasher MUST be installed to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is required.
•If you received a damaged dishwasher, you should immediately call .customer service
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS shown throughout these instructions. While performing installations
described in this booklet, gloves and safety glasses or goggles should be worn.
Warning
This dishwasher comes with a heating element to heat the water. To avoid the risk of a serious burn, don't touch the
heating element when the dishwasher is on.
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is
completely enclosed at the time of installation.
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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:
Tools needed:
Hose clamp Drain hose
Phillips screwdriver
Adjustable wrench
Flashlight
1/4 in. and 5/16 in.
Nut driver
Carpenters
square
Tubing cutter
Bucket
Safety glasses
Measuring tape
Hole saw
set Drill and bits
Gloves
New installations only
Level
Top mounting clips (2)
Screws A
ST4 x 20 (4)
Screws D
ST3.5 x 45 (4)
Screws C
ST3.5 x 25 (2)
Screws B
ST4 x 14 (8)
Brackets (2) Top Hook
Mounting Seats (2)
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Enclosure requirements
•The dishwasher must be installed so that the drain hose is no more than 10 feet (3.01 m) in length, for proper drainage.
•This dishwasher is designed to be enclosed on the top and on both sides by a standard residential kitchen cabinet unit.
•The installation enclosure must be clean and free of any obstructions.
•The enclosure must be at least 24 inches (61 cm) wide, 25 inches (63.5 cm) deep, and 34 inches (86.4 cm) high.
•For the front door of the dishwasher to be flush with the front edge of the counter top, the counter top must be 25
inches (63.5 cm) deep.
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
Three wire nuts (UL listed)
(two included in kit)
Teflon thread
seal tape
Air gap (if
required)
Hand shut-off
valve
Screw-type hose clamps
Strain relief (for
electrical
connections)
Electrical cable or power
cord (See Electrical
Requirements section)
Hot water line (min.
3/8 in. copper) kit
Waste tee for
house plumbing
(if applicable) Coupler for extending
drain line (if applicable)
New installations only
Gardenhose
connection
“T” connection
Not included in kit
34” (86.4cm)
min.
24” (61 cm)
min.
25” (63.5 cm)
min.
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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.
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.
•The dishwasher must be connected to a waste line with an air gap (not provided) or a 32 in. (81.28 cm) high (min.) drain
loop, depending on local codes and ordinances, to prevent back flow into the dishwasher.
•An air gap must be used if the waste tee or garbage disposal connection is less than 18 in. (45.72 cm) above the floor, to
prevent siphoning.
Drain preparation
The type of drain installation required depends on the answers to the following questions:
•Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
•Will the waste tee or garbage disposal connection be less than 18 in. (45.72 cm) above the floor?
•Will installation have a drain loop less than 32 in. (81.28 cm) above the floor?
If the answer to ANY of these questions is YES, Method 1 MUST be used. Otherwise, either Method 1 or
Method 2 may be used.
Install the waste tee or garbage disposal connection and air gap according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Caution:
•An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected to a waste tee or garbage disposal lower than 18 in. (45.72 cm) above the
floor.
•Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with an air gap or 32 in. (81.28 cm) (min.) high drain loop will result in
improper draining of the dishwasher.
Clearance for door opening
2” (5.08 cm) min.
Dishwasher
Countertop
25.63”(65.1 cm)
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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.
Electrical requirements
•This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz, and it must be connected to its own, properly grounded branch
circuit that is protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
•Wiring must be two wire with ground.
•If the electrical supply does not meet the above requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Instructions – Cable Direct
This appliance 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 installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt that the appliance is properly
grounded.
Direct Wire Method
•The cable must be routed as shown in Cabinet preparation and wire routing on page 8, and extend a minimum of 24 in.
(60.96 cm) from the rear wall.
•Use flexible, armored, or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets the wiring requirements
for your home and local codes and ordinances.
•Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief.
Warning: Remove the house fuse or open the circuit breaker before beginning the installation. Do not use an extension
cord or adapter plug with this appliance.
18 in. (45.72 cm)
32 in. (81.28 cm) (min.)
18 in. (45.72 cm)
32 in. (81.28 cm) (min.)
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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. and 64 in. (1.6 m) max.
Cabinet preparation and wire routing
•The wiring may enter the opening from either side, the rear, or the floor within the shaded area.
•The electrical connection is on the front right of the dishwasher.
•Drill a 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) maximum diameter hole to run the electrical cable through the wall of the cabinet.
•The hole must be free of sharp edges. If the cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a bushing or
rubber grommet.
•Cable direct connections may pass through the same hole as the drain hose and hot water line, but power cords with
plugs must pass through a separate hole.
24 in. (60.96 cm)
from wall
1.5 in. (3.81 cm)
diameter hole (max.)
Ground Black
White
2.5–3.5 in. (6.5–9.0 cm)
from cabinet
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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.
Connecting the water line to the water supply
1Turn off the water supply.
2Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location, such as under the sink. This is optional, but strongly
recommended, and may be required by local codes.
3Install the hot water inlet line, using at least 3/8 in. O.D. copper tubing. Route the line as shown in the figure above and
extend it forward at least 18 in. (45.72 cm) from the rear wall of the enclosure.
4Adjust the water heater to a temperature of 120° F to 150° F (49° C to 65° C).
5Flush the water line to clean out any debris.
Note: The hot water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi (138 and 827 kPa).
1.5 in. (3.81 cm) diameter hole (max.)
Shut-off valve
18 in. (45.72 cm) from wall
Hot
5.3–7.3 in.
(13.5–18.5 cm)
from cabinet
Cabinet face
3 in. (7.62 cm)
from floor
5.3–7.3 in.
(13.5–18.5 cm)
from cabinet
Water supply
line
Power cable
2.5–3.5 in.
(6.5–9.0 cm)
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Installation instructions
Step 1: Install the decoration door to the outer door of the dishwasher
Install the hook and brackets on the decoration door.
1
Install the handle to the outer door.
2
C
C
B
B
Handle mounting holes
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Put the hook into the slot of the outer door, for the positioning.
3
Fix the decoration door onto the outer door by screws and bolts.4
You’ll need:
Phillips screwdriver
D
1/4 in. and 5/16 in.
Nut driver
Screws D
ST3.5 x 45 (4)
Screws C
ST3.5 x 25 (2)
Screws B
ST4 x 14 (8)
Top Hook
Mounting Seats (2)
Brackets (2)
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ATTENTON: you need an assistant to hold the top of the machine to prevent it forward.

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Step 2: Check the door balance
1Hold the top of the dishwasher firmly.
2Open the door slowly, then release it. If the door drops, increase the spring tension. If the door closes, decrease the
spring tension.
3Continue moving the spring pin until the door is balanced. Adjust both springs to the same tension.
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.
Increase
Decrease
Step 3: Adjust the leveling legs
1Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it on its back.
2Measure the installation height and the dishwasher height.
3Extend the leveling legs out from the dishwasher base .25 in. (6.35 mm) less than the installation height.
Note: Make sure that the leveling feet are loosened before standing the dishwasher upright. They may be tight from
shipping/packaging.
Note: If you choose the mood decoration door (about 3.5KG), you can choose the fifth groove counting from the
top groove. If you choose the metal decoration door (about 7.5KG), you need fix the springs to the third groove in
the same method.
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UP
DOWN
UP
DOWN
or
Adjust to .25 in. (6.35 mm)
less than the installation
height Adjust to .25 in. (6.35 mm)
less than the installation
height
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Step 4: Remove the toekick
•Remove the two toekick screws with a Phillips screwdriver, then remove the toekick.
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.
Power cord
1Remove the junction box cover on the front right of the dishwasher.
2Make sure that the junction box’s electrical wires are pulled inside of the junction box.
3Remove the lock nut from the strain relief, then push the strain relief into the round opening of the junction box.
4Install the lock nut on the strain relief from inside the junction box.
5Insert the ends of the power cord’s electrical wires into the junction box through the strain relief.
6Connect the incoming white (or ribbed) wire to the dishwasher’s white wire, the black (or smooth) wire to the
dishwasher’s black wire, and the ground wire to the dishwasher’s green wire. Use cUL/UL listed wire nuts of the
appropriate size.
7Tighten the strain relief screws and lock nut to stabilize the power cord’s electrical wires, then make sure that all of the
connections are secure.
You’ll need:
Warning:
•If your house wiring is not 2-wire with a ground, a ground must be provided by the installer.
•If your house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use cUL/UL Listed anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-to-copper
connectors.
Phillips screwdriver
Adjustable wrench
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8Replace the junction box cover on the right front of the dishwasher. Be sure that the wires are not pinched under the
cover.
Direct wiring
1Remove the junction box cover from the power supply junction box on the wall.
2Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black, and green) with stripped ends, then insert the dishwasher wires
through the small hole in the junction box.
3Secure the house wiring to the bottom of the junction box with a strain relief fitting.
4Use wire nuts to connect incoming ground to green, white to white, and black to black.
5Replace the junction box cover. Make sure that no wires are pinched under the cover.
Note: If you have trouble replacing the junction box cover, loosen the screws on the strain relief.
You’ll need:
You’ll need:
Junction box
Junction
box
Power cord
Black to black
White to white
Ground to green
Phillips screwdriver
Three wire nuts
(UL listed)
Strain relief (for
electrical connections)
Power cord
Junction box
White to white
Black to black
Ground to green
Insert wires through strain relief fitting and tighten
Phillips screwdriver
Three wire nuts
(UL listed)
Strain relief (for
electrical connections)
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Step 6: Install the 90° water supply elbow
1Wrap the male thread of the 90° elbow with Teflon thread seal tape twice. Do not use plumber's putty.
2Install 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.
3Position the end of the elbow to face the floor when the dishwasher is upright.
You’ll need:
Adjustable wrench 90° elbow Teflon thread
seal tape
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Step 7: Install the drain hose
1Make sure that the leveling feet are loosened before standing the dishwasher upright. They may be tight from
shipping/packaging.
2Turn the dishwasher upright.
3Slide a screw-type hose clamp onto the right-angled end of the drain hose.
4Install the drain hose to the dishwasher drain outlet on the back of the dishwasher, then tighten the screw-type hose
clamp.
You’ll need:
Drain hose installation hole
Back of dishwasher
Phillips screwdriver Screw-type
hose clamps Drain hose
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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.
Step 9: Slide the dishwasher partially into the cabinet
1Position the dishwasher in front of the opening, then slide the dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time.
2Pull the drain hose through the opening under the sink as you proceed. Stop when the dishwasher is a few inches in
front of the adjacent cabinetry.
3Make sure that the drain hose is not kinked under the dishwasher and that there is no interference with the water line,
wiring, or any other component.
Tip: Position the water line and house wiring on the floor to avoid interfering with the base of the dishwasher.
Caution: Do not push against the front panel with your knees. Damage will occur.
Insulation blanket
Power cord (if used)
OR
House wiring
Water
line
Maximum drain hose
length 10 ft. (3.01 m)
Drain hose
Do not push against the
front door panel with your
knees. You will damage the
front panel.
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Step 10: Position the dishwasher under the countertop
1Make sure that the wires are secure under the dishwasher and not pinched or in contact with door springs or other
dishwasher components.
2Push the dishwasher into the cabinet. The front corners of the dishwasher door should be flush with the cabinet doors.
Be careful not to dent the front panel with your knees or damage the countertop or cabinets with dishwasher parts.
Step 11: Level the dishwasher
1Open the door, then place a level on the door and on the rack track inside the tub to make sure that the dishwasher is
level.
2Level the dishwasher by adjusting the four leveling legs individually.
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.
Note: You will not have access to the back leveling legs once the dishwasher is put in place.
IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance.
Tip: Pull the lower rack out about halfway. Make sure that the rack does not roll forward or back into the dishwasher. If the rack rolls in
either direction, you must level the dishwasher again.
Note: You may need to pull your dishwasher out of the cabinet if major adjustments to the four leveling legs are required.
Do not push against the
front door panel with your
knees. You will damage
the front panel.
Reposition the dishwasher
by grasping both sides with
your hands.
Check side-to-side level
Check front-to-back level
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Note: Keep the dishwasher level.
You’ll need:
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.
•For countertops made of granite, marble, or other materials that could be damaged by drilling, use Method 2.
•If the gap between the control panel and the cabinet is less than 0.4 in. (10 mm), use Method 2.
Method 1
1Insert the long top mounting clips into the slot.
2Bend the brackets to secure them to the dishwasher tub.
3Secure the dishwasher to the countertop through the holes in the brackets, using the screws provided.
IMPORTANT: Drive the screws straight and flush. Protruding screw heads will scratch the top of the control panel and interfere with
the door closing.
Top mounting
clip
Screw
Turn the legs
to adjust the
level
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.
Phillips screwdriver
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Method 2
1Remove the plastic tub caps from the inside of the dishwasher tub.
2Drive a wood screw through the hole in the side of the dishwasher into the cabinet frame.
3Reinsert the plastic tub caps.
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.
You’ll need:
Plastic
tub cap
Screw
Plastic
tub cap
Phillips screwdriver
Screws A
(two for each method)
Top mounting clips (2)
ST4 x 20 (2)
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Step 13: Connecting the water supply line
1Make sure that you wrapped the 90° elbow with Teflon thread seal tape twice.
2Slide the compression nut, then the ferrule over the end of the water supply line.
3Insert the water supply line into the 90° elbow.
4Slide the ferrule against the 90° elbow and secure it with the compression nut.
Step 14: Connecting the drain hose
1Cut on the marked line as required for your installation. The drain hose’s molded end will fit 5/8” or 1" diameter
connections on the air gap, waste tee, or garbage disposal.
Note: If you have a steel-grated line, you do not need a ferrule or compression nut.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the door spring does not rub or contact the water supply line or drain hose. Test by opening and
closing the door. Reroute the lines if interference occurs.
You’ll need:
IMPORTANT: Follow all local codes and ordinances.
Compression nut
Ferrule
Water supply line
90° elbow
Two wraps of Teflon
thread seal tape
Back of dishwasher
Adjustable wrench Hot water line kit Teflon thread seal tape
Cutting lines
IMPORTANT: Do not cut
corrugated portion of hose