Whirlpool 3369679 User manual

Part No, 3369679 Rev, B
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the homeowner,
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions
for future reference,
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Undercounter
Dishwasher

Before you start...
Proper installation isyour responsibility.
Make sure you have everything necessary
for correct installation. It isthe personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to contact a qualified installer to
assure that electrical and plumbing
installations meet all national and local
codes and ordinances.
Proper electrical, drain and water supply
lines must be available or must be installed
as specified within shaded area. Wiring
should not cross in front of motor or
dishwasher legs. See Electrical, Water and
Drain requirements.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Read and follow the "Electrical require-
ments", "Water requirements" and
"Drain requirements" sections before
installing dishwasher.
Check location where dishwasher will
be installed. The location should
provide:
•Easy access to water, electricity and
drainage lines.
•Convenient loading -- the best
position is left or right of kitchen sink.
• Opening that issquare for proper
dishwasher operation and
appearance.
• Cabinet front that is perpendicular
to floor.
• 1/4" minimum clearance between
motor and flooring to prevent motor
from overheating.
Electrical
ground is
required.
See "Elect rical
requirements."
DO NOT pinch
power supply
cord or kink
power supply
cable between
dishwasher and
cabinet.
DO NOT install
dishwasher over
carpeted flooring.
Figure I /T
33-718"
min.
height
I
Figure 2
Corner location 2" min. i
door to cabinet or wall.
Cut openings -
Water line: I/2" hole
or larger.
Drain line: I -I/2" hole
or larger.
Power supply cord: I - I/2" max,
hole.
Direct wiring: 3/4" hole.
Grommet
required for
electrical cable
or power supply
cord hole cut in
a metal
cabinet.
The unshaded area must be free
of pipes or wires.
Electrical outlet must be installed
in an adjacent cabinet.
6"
2-I12" _0"
5"-_ /
2-112"
24" opening _\
width _ \
34" min.
underside
counter
height.
/_
ql I 24" depth
'I 1
Side view
20-3/4"
23-718" width
Back view
Property Damage
Protect dishwasher and water lines
against freezing.
Failure to do so can cause water
damage.
Electrical Shock Hazard
•It isthe personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to
contact a qualified electrician to
assure that the electrical installation
is adequate and in conformance
with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 -- latest edition* and
all local codes and ordinances.
•Electrical wiring and components
must not contact any plumbing
material or drain hose.
•Cabinet opening must completely
enclose sides, top and back of
dishwasher. A side panel kit is
available from your dealer for
installing your dishwasher at the
end of a cabinet.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in death or serious injury.
Personal Injury
Avoid opening dishwasher door
before dishwasher isinstalled.
Dishwasher, before it is installed, may
tip over when door is opened.
Failure to follow this instruction may
result in personal injury.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
*National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Tools and
materials needed
for installation:
• electric drill • 5/16" and I/4"
nut driver or hex
• Phillips screwdriver socket
•2 adjustable • 3 hvist-on wire
wrenches connectors for
• pliers 16-gauge wire
• measuring tape • 90° elbow with 3/8"
• flat-blade N.P.T. external
screwdriver threads on one end.
The size of the other
• pipe wrench end must fit your
•keyhole saw water supply line.
(not shown)
•tubing cutter •gloves
•pipe-joint
compound •safety glasses
• wire stripper and
utility knife
Parts supplied for
installation:
•2 drain hoseclamps
• 2, No.-10 x I/2" Phillips-headscrews
•drain hose
Remove parts from bag. Check that all
parts were supplied.
Electrical
requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
•Electrical ground isrequired on this
appliance.
•Do Not ground to gas pipe.
• Do Not modify the power supply
cord plug. If it does not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
•Do Not use an extension cord with
this appliance.
•Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or
grounding circuit. A fuse in the
neutral or grounding circuit could
result in an electrical shock.
•Check with a qualified electrician if
you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance isproperly grounded.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in death or serious injury.
If codes permit and a separate ground-
ing wire is used, it isrecommended that
a qualified electrician determine that the
grounding path isadequate.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or
20-ampere, fused electrical supply is
required. Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
The dishwasher must be connected with
copper wire only.
Wiring methods
Pick one method to follow, depending
upon your dishwasher and local codes.
A.Direct wire method
(cable connecting dishwasher
to a junction box).
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at the
service panel (fuse box or circuit
breaker box).
Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
Recommended grounding
method --
I. Disconnect power supply.
2. Run flexible, armored or non-metallic
sheathed, copper cable (with ground-
ing wire) from fused disconnect, circuit
breaker or junction box through the 3/4"
cabinet hole to the dishwasher location.
The cable must extend 24 inches from
the back wall.
The hole cut through a wood cabinet
should be sanded until smooth.
The hole cut through a metal cabinet
must be covered with a grommet (Part
No. 302797), available at your local
dealer or parts supplier.
A U.L.-listed strain relief or conduit con-
nector must be installed at each end of
the power supply cable (at the dish-
washer and at the junction box). Wire
sizes (COPPER WIRE ONLY) must conform
with the rating of the dishwasher.
Panel A

dishwasher
wiring
grounding
wire coverscrew
power
grounding" supply
connection U.L.-listed cable
stud strain relief
or conduit
connector
Figure 3
3. Remove the dishwasher terminal box
cover. Connect the white and black
wires of the power supply cable to the
white and black leads in the terminal
box with twist-on wire connectors.
(See Figure 3.)
4. Loosen the front nut
on the grounding
connection stud U-shaped
located on the back wire
of the terminal box. Do
Not loosen the rear nut
on the grounding connection stud.
Form the bare grounding wire into a
U-shaped hook. Wrap the grounding
wire hook around the grounding
connection stud between the two nuts
on the stud. Securely tighten the front
nut over the grounding wire.
5. Check that strain relief or conduit
connector screws are tight. Replace
terminal box cover.
B.Power supply cord method
(connecting dishwasher to outlet).
Local codes may permit the use of a
U.L.-listed, flexible, three-conductor,
power supply cord terminated with a
three-prong, grounding-type plug.
It is recommended that the power
supply cord kit (Part No. 4317824),
available at your local dealer or parts
supplier, be used. Follow the instructions
packaged with the power supply cord
kit. If the cord kit isnot available locally,
the flexible power supply cord used must
be a U.L.-listed, three-conductor, 16-
gauge cord that meets the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70- latest
edition (*, See Panel A) and all local
codes and ordinances. The length of the
power supply cord must not exceed six
feet. It must be routed so it does not
touch the dishwasher motor or the lower
portion of the dishwasher tub. A strain
relief (Part No. 596171), available at your
local dealer or parts supplier, or a similar
part must be used to secure the flexible
power supply cord to the dishwasher
frame or terminal box. The power supply
cord must be plugged into a mating,
3-prong, grounding-type wall
receptacle, grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA 70 -- latest edition,
(*, See Panel A) and all local codes
and ordinances.
Water
requirements
The hot water line to the dishwasher
must provide between 15-120 psi water
pressure.The hot water heatershould be
setto deliver120"Fwater temperature to
the dishwasher forbestresults.
Use 3/8" minimum O.D. copper tubing or
1/2" minimum plastic tubing inlet line.
Dishwasher inlet valve has 3/8"" N.P.T.
internal pipe thread.
Drain
requirements
t
20" mJn.
to floor
The drain hose MUSThave a high drain
loop, 20 inches minimum ABOVE FLOOR,
to prevent backflow or water siphoning
out of dishwasher during operation.
NOTE: An air gap MUST BEUSEDin
the high drain loop if the drain hose
is connected to house plumbing lower
than 20 inches above the floor.
Drain hose, supplied, meets AHAM DW-1
test standards. Cut 1-1/2" hole in
cabinet wall for drain hose. Additional
drain line (a minimum of 1/2""I.D. and no
longer than 20 feet) can be used if
needed.
Now start...
With dishwasher in kitchen.
• Put on gloves and safety glasses.
cabinet_
alternate water-
line locations
water
supply
,pipe
• Rough in water line to the
dishwasher cabinet opening using one
of the routing methods shown. Cut 1/2""
or larger hole in cabinet wall for
water line.
• Install a
shutoff valve in the
water line where it
can be easily used.
m Flush water
line into a bucket to get rid of any
particles that may clog inlet valve. Turn
shutoff valve to the "OFF" position.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at the
service panel (fuse box or circuit
breaker box).
Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
alternate
electrical
wiring
electrical
Recommended grounding
method 3-prong, grounding-
type wall receptacle "-------
- .,
0o :r: "grounding
Figure 4 prong
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. To minimize possible
shock hazard, the power supply cord
must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding-type wall receptacle,
grounded in accordance with National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 -- latest
edition (*, See Panel A) and all local
codes and ordinances. See Figure 4. If a
mating wall receptacle is not available,
it isthe personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have a
properly grounded 3-prong wall
receptacle installed by a qualified
electrician. The receptacle should be
installed on the rear or side wall of the
cabinet next to dishwasher opening.
Panel B
• Cut a 1-1/2" maximum hole for
power supply cord or a 3/4" hole for
direct wiring in the cabinet or floor for
the electrical wiring to pass through. If
this hole iscut in a wood cabinet, sand
the hole until it issmooth. If the hole is
cut in a metal cabinet, the hole must
be covered by a grommet (Part No.
302797), available at your local dealer
or parts supplier.
Ifa power supply cord isused, install
wall receptacle on rear or side wall of
a cabinet next to dishwasher opening.
Ifpower supply cable is used, installa
3/4"U.L.-listedstrainrelieforconduit
connector to connect the flexible
armored or non-metallicsheathed,
copper cable (withgrounding wire)to
the fused disconnect, circuitbreaker or
junctionbox. Run the cable through the
hole inthe cabinet opening. The cable
should extend 24 inches from the
back wall.

Remove 1
4 screws.
panel
6.
:::lccess
panel
_dingclip
bsurethisclip stays
attached to access panel.
Remove the 4 screws attaching
access panel and toe panel to dish-
washer using a 1/4" hex socket, nut
driver or Phillips screwdriver. Remove
access panel and toe panel. Make sure
that grounding clip stays attached to
access panel. Set panels aside on a
protective surface.
Wheel Number
Min. Position Of Turns
Cutout (See To Adjust
Height Illustration) Levelers
34" 1 9
34-1/8" 2 6
34-5/16" 3 3
34-1/2" 4 0
For additional height:
I. Add shims under the wheels.
2. Turn front levelers (each turn is approximately
1/16" in height).
1 Measure height of cabinet
opening from the front edge of the
underside of cabinet opening to floor•
Check chaff for that height opening.
Put the wheels in the required position.
Loosen and then turn front levelers the
number of times indicated in the chart.
The dishwasher should be installed as
level as possible from front to back.
You may have this type drain
connector...
or this type.
L-shaped
• Put spring-type drain hose clamp
over connector. Push drain hose onto
connector. Use pliers to open clamp
and slide clamp over drain hose and
connector. Check that drain hose is
secure.
If screw-type clamp isused instead of
spring-type clamp, use a 5/16'" nut driver
to tighten drain hose securely to
connector.
To minimize noise and vibration, route
drain hose to avoid contact with door
springs, motor, water line, cabinet or
flooring. Do Not run drain hose over top
of tub.
Floor Damage
1i, dishwasher backwards on wheels
when moving across floor.
Failure to do so may cause damage
to floor covering.
• Latch dishwasher door. Push
dishwasher into place, sliding drain hose
through hole cut in cabinet opening.
Do not pinch power supply cord or kink
power supply cable between
dishwasher and cabinet.
_1 Check ___,
that front HI_=__
leveling legs are IJ ]1"_ _'_ --
firmly against the IJ II _--
floor. ALign PIII
dishwasher door with cabinet doors, so
that spacing isthe same on both sides.
i • Connect drain hose to an air
4
gap or waste tee using one of the
recommended or alternate methods.
Cut drain hose connector to fit, if needed.
hose
drain hose connector
If connecting drain hose to an air gap or
waste tee, cut end of drain hose as
shown.
Secure drain hose with screw-type or
spring-type hose clamp (clamp type
varies with dishwasher models).
If spring-type clamp does not fit smaller
section of drain hose connector, a
smaller clamp will be needed. (Smaller
clamps are available at local plumbing
supply distributors.)
If connecting drain hose to a 718"
disposer connector, DO NOT cut end of
drain hose.
Knock out plug from disposer inlet.
Secure drain hose with screw-type or
spring-type hose clamp, (clamp type
varies with dishwasher models).
DO NOT cut ribbed section to shorten
drain hose.
Drain hose to air gap to waste tee.
300096)
spring
.11/De
Jclamp
waste
tee screw-
or20" spring-
.k minimum type
Tclearance clamps
tofloor
hose
connector
to fit.
Drain hose to air gap to disposer.
air-gap kit
Part No.
300096)
Cut hose
connector
to fit.
mlnlmum
clearance
tofloor
Entry mustbe
above trap.
Install air gap according to kit instruc-
tions. If other brands or air gaps are
used, they should be checked to make
sure they allow for the same air flow.
Connect the air gap to a waste tee* or
disposer using a rubber connector*.
Most disposers have 7/8" connectors or
special connectors are available at
plumbing supply
houses.
Knock out
disposer inlet
plug from inlet. If
inlet plug falls
inside disposer,
you must remove
inlet plug before
connecting drain
hose. Ifdisposer is
already installed in sink, you may
need to take out disposer to remove
inlet plug.
Numbers
correspond to steps.
Door, access
1 1, and toe panels
not shown.
Connect to
garbage
disposer
connector.
ICut here to connect to
11, waste tee, air gap or 1/2"
copper tubing. 7, 12, 8,
-13.
8, Connect to
idishwasher drain
connector.
_" _ straight end
Panel C

Drain hose to waste tee. Cut hose
waste to fit.
_0.".
minimum
clearance
to floor
screw-or
spring-type
clamp
If local plumbing codes permit, dish-
washer drain hose may be connected
directly to waste tee*. The waste tee
connection MUSTbe made ahead of
the trap and a minimum of 20 inches
above the floor.
Drain hose to disposer.
:Do Not cut
hose
t
20" minimum
clearance to
floor
screw- or
spring-type
clamp
Entry must be
above tral:
If local plumbing codes permit,
dishwasher drain hose may be
connected directly to disposer. Most
disposers have 7/8"" connectors or
special connectors are available at
plumbing supply houses.
Knock out disposer
inlet plug from inlet.
If inlet plug falls
inside disposer,
you must remove
inlet plug before
connecting drain disposer
hose. If disposer is inlet plug
already installed in
sink, you may need to take
out disposer to remove inlet plug.
*All parts are available through your dealer or
local hardware or plumbing store,
CAUTION:
Do Not solder water supply line within
6 inches of plastic water inlet valve.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in product damage.
Top mountingbrackets attached
tounderside ofcountertop.
Phillips-
head Ill
screws"ml I II I1I
o,./111 1
10 x I/2"
Door and iU"/_/--J_-._-_'._'Z-J'i'_'_/ll I
access and I"_----------___=II I
toe panels I I__'_'----_ |
oohownN11 I
4•Open dishwasher door and
remove all shipping materials. Remove
bottom rack. Place a newspaper, large
sheet of paper or a towel over bottom
of dishwasher to prevent screws or other
items from dropping into the pump area
when securing dishwasher to
countertop.
Personal Injury Hazard
• The dishwasher must be secured to
the countertop to keep it from
tipping when door isopen.
• Do Not drop screws in dishwasher
tub. If screws should fall into pump
area, pump and motor damage
may occur.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury or
product damage.
5 • Secure dishwasher to counter-
top with two, No.-10 x 1/2" Phillips-head
screws from parts bag. You MUSTsecure
dishwasher to keep it from tipping
forward when door is opened or closed.
Do Not drop screws in dishwasher tub.
Remove paper or towel from bottom of
dishwasher.
equally spaced
9• Check that all parts have
been installed and no steps were
skipped. Check that you have all the
tools you started with.
0• Turn on electrical supply.
Staff dishwasher and allow it to
complete a cycle. Check that
dishwasher isworking properly and that
there are no water leaks.
Electrical Shock Hazard
•Reinstall grounding clip over edge
of access panel.
•Affach toe panel, access panel
and grounding clip tightly to
dishwasher leg.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in death or serious injury.
access
toe _I0 panel
grounding clip
Make sure this clip is
1attached to access panel.
• Reattach the toe panel and
access panel. Check that grounding
clip isattached to the access panel. The
bottom edge of toe panel must be
positioned to contact floor.
2. If changing color of door and
access panel or installing custom
panels, follow the "To change door
panel color" and "To change access
panel color" instructions, Panel E and
back cover.
Congratulations!
You have just finished installing
your new undercounter
dishwasher. Keep Installation
Instructions available for easy
reference.
water inlet valve
o \ 6• Open door approximately
3 inches and check for equal spacing
between inner door and tub sides. If
necessary, loosen screws that fasten
dishwasher to countertop and shift tub.
Tighten screws.
2• Connect water pipe or
tubing directly to water inlet valve. Do
Not run pipe or tubing across front of
motor or dishwasher legs. Turn on water
supply and check for leaks.
3. Check electrical
requirements, Be sure you have correct
electrical supply and recommended
grounding method. See Panels A and B
for proper connection,
7• Check door for proper
operation. Door should close easily
without slamming and open with its own
weight. If necessary, close door and
adjust both door springs by moving
spring ends to different holes in base.
8• Take a few minutes to read
the Use and Care Guide to fully
understand your new dishwasher.
Panel D

To change door
panel color
NOTE: The opposite side of the door
color panel is a different color.
Personal Injury Hazard
Wear gloves and handle panels
carefully.
Cut metal edges may cause personal
injury or damage to other materials.
mInsert finger
under one end of
retainer and pull
towards you in a
peeling action. Set
retainer aside.
retainer
Lift
•door
panels at
outer edges.
Use one hand
to bow bottom
of panel.
Remove
panel(s). Do Not
remove spacer.
Insert one
• side of
door panel(s),
with desired color
facing out, into
one side of door
frame.
Bow door
• panel(s)
and insert other
side of door
panel(s) into
door frame.
channel
|
control console
Push in
• on door
panel(s) near the top
and slide panel(s) and
spacer up inside
bottom of control
console, allowing
panel(s) to rest on
channel at bottom
of door.
co
panel
spacer
Snap into Push in
channel, along
length of
retainer.
Snap one end of retainer into
• channel as shown. Push inward
while sliding thumb along full length of
retainer.
Panel E
To change access
color panel
(For models so equipped)
Personal Injury Hazard
Wear gloves and handle panels
carefully.
Cut metal edges may cause personal
injury or damage to other materials.
1Push up
with thumbs on
each end of
access panel
top trim to
unsnap trim.
Remove top trim and set it aside.
• Carefully
slide color
access panel
upwards and
remove. Do Not
remove spacer.
,, With
desired color
facing out, bow
access panel
and insert into
access panel
frame. Slide panel down into groove
along bottom of access panel frame.
1Line up
edges of top trim
with sides of
access panel
frame. Tilt back of
trim down and slide into place. Snap
front of trim down to cover top edge of
access panel.
To install
customized wood
panels in door and
access panel
Dishwasher door panel and access
panel (if model isso equipped) can be
customized to match wood cabinets. A
standard 1/4" (7/32"" actual thickness)
wood panel can be used as isfor
customizing the door and access
panels.
A door panel thicker than 7/32",
requires routing the top and boh'om to a
7/32" thickness.
An access panel thickerthan 7/32",
requiresroutingallfouredges to a 7/32".
Itisrecommended that a cabinet-
maker cut the customized panels
because ofthe precisecutsrequired.
(See Figures5 and 6.)
Wood door panel
Cut accurately for a snug fit between
door side frames. Note: Custom panel
fits between, Not inside frame.
between
sides
top edge
7/32"
This panel is
narrower
than access
panel.
File or sand
edges of wood
panel to avoid
slivers.
door
closed
door
Figure 5
Cut door panel to
clear access
when door is in
open position.
access
Heavy-duty door springs must be used if
custom door panel weighs more than 4
pounds. Heavy-duty Door Springs Kit,
Part No. 4318050, isavailable from your
local dealer or parts supplier. Maximum
door weight is 8 pounds.
Wood access panel
This panel iswider than door panel.
i_llll_ 23-s/16" _i
All edges routed to 7/32" thickness.
Top view
7/32" thick
_'*panel frame -' ,,_;_
I/4 mm.
Figure 6
• Cut wood door and access panels
using specified dimensions. Make sure
wood grain direction matches cabinet
wood grain.
mFile or sand edges of wood panels
to avoid slivers.
Dishwasher is subject to some humidity.
Cover both sides and edges of wood
panels with moisture-resistant sealer.
Personal Injury Hazard
Wear gloves and handle panels
carefully.
Cut metal edges may cause personal
injury or damage to other materials.
mInsert finger
under one end of
retainer and pull
towards you in a
peeling action. Set
retainer aside.
Lift door
• panel(s) at outer
edges. Use one hand to
bow bottom of panel(s).
Remove panel(s) and
spacer. Save panel(s)
and spacer for future use.
top of panel
under control
console
panel fits between,
not inside, door frame
• Insert top of wood door panel
between sides of door frame about 3"
below console. Rotate wood door panel
down against dishwasher door. Slide top
edge of wood door panel under bottom
edge of console. Press lower portion of
wood door panel in place between sides
of door frame, allowing wood door panel
to rest on channel at bottom of door.

retainer
wood
panel
channel
Snap into Push in along
channel, length of
retainer.
Snap one end of retainer into
• channel as shown. Push inward
while sliding thumb along full length of
retainer.
0• Insert wood access panel into
access panel frame. Slide panel down
into groove along bottom of access
panel frame. It may be necessary to
remove the two screws securing top of
access panel to dishwasher frame and
tilt access panel forward to install some
wood panels.
edges of top trim
with sides of access
panel frame. Tilt
back of trim down
and slide into place. Snap front of trim
down to cover top edge of wood
access panel.
If the dishwasher
is not operating
properly...
Check these points:
•Isthe door closed tightly and
latched securely?
•Has the cycle been set correctly to
start the dishwasher?
•is the water turned on?
• Has a house fuse blown or circuit
breaker tripped?
•Has electrical power been
interrupted?
Note: If the motor has stopped
because of overload, it will
automatically reset itself within a few
minutes. If after checking these points
the dishwasher still does not run or
complete a cycle, call for service.
7• Check door for proper If you need
operation. Door should close easily
without slamming and open with its
own weight. If necessary, close door
and adjust both door springs by moving
spring ends to different hoes in base.
•Push up with
thumbs on each end
of access panel top
trim to unsnap trim.
Remove top trim and set it aside.
assistance...
Check your Use and Care Guide for a
toll-free number to call or call the dealer
from whom you purchased this
appliance. When you call, you will need
the dishwasher model number and
serial number. Both numbers are
located on the serial/rating plate
located behind the door on the front
frame of the dishwasher opening.
•Carefully
slide color access
panel and spacer
upwards and
remove. Save color access panel and
spacer for future use. _ Printed on recycled paper.
10% post consumer waste/
50% recovered materials.
Printed in U.S.A.Part No. 3369679 Rev. B Benton Harbor, MI 49022
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