Whirlpool Undercounter Dishwasher User manual

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Part No. 3373986
Undercounter
Dishwasher
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Before you start...
Proper electrical, drain and water supply
lines must be available or must be installed Check location where dishwasher will
be installed. The location should
provide:
l Easy access to water, electricity and
drainage lines.
l Convenient loading - the best
position Is left or right of kitchen sink.
l Opening that is square for proper
dishwasher operation and
appearance.
l Cabinet front that is perpendicular
to floor.
l Protection so that water inlet valve
and drain cannot freeze.
l l/4’ minimum clearance between
motor and flooring to prevent motor
from overheating.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything necessary
for correct installation. It is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to contact 6 qualified installer to
as-sure that electrical and plumblng
installations meet all national and local
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.
codes and ordinances.
Corner location
2’ mln. door to
cabinet or wall. -
Electrical
ground is
required.
See “Electrical
requirements.”
cord or kink
power supply
cable between
dishwasher and
cabinet.
Cut openlngs - Grommet
Water Ilne: l/2’ hole required for
or larger. electrlcal cable
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Draln Ilne: 1-l/2’ hole
or larger.
or power supply
c
cord hole cut In
24’
Power supply cord: 1-l/2’ max. a metal
hole. cabinet.
Direct wlrlng: 3/4’ hole.
The unshaded area must be free
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of plpes or wlres.
Electrlcal outlet must be Installed underslde
In an adjacent cabinet.
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Electrical Shock Hazard
l It is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to
contact a qualified electrician to
assure that the electrical installation
is adequate and is in conformance
with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition’ and
all local codes and ordinances.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in electrical shock or
other personal injury.
l Electrical wiring and components
must not contact any plumbing
material or drain hose.
l Cabinet opening must completely
enclose sides, top and back of
dishwasher.
Failure to do so may result in personal
injury from exposed wiring.
Personal Injury/Product Damage
Hazard
Avoid opening dishwasher door
before dishwasher is installed.
Dishwasher, before it is installed, may
tip over when door is opened,
resulting in personal injury or product
damage.
- 23-718’ width +
+-- 24’ depth -
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B-7/8’
mln.
helght
Coples of the standards listed may be
obtained from:
‘Natlonal Fire Protectlon Assoclatlon
Bat?erymarch Park
Qulncy, Massachusetts 02269
Read and follow the “Electrical
requirements”, ”Water requirements”
and “Drain requirements” sections
before installing dishwasher.
Figure 2 -
Tools and
materSah needed
for ins talla tion:
Electrical
requirements Wiring methods
Pick one method to follow, depending
upon your dishwasher and local codes.
a
Direct wire method
(cdble connecting dishwasher
to a junction box).
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Electrical ground is required on this
appliance.
l lf cold water pipe is interrupted by
plastic, non-metallic gaskets or
other insulating materials Do Not
use for grounding.
l Do Not ground to gas pipe.
l Do Not modify the power supply
cord plug. If it does not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
l Do Not use an extension cord with
this appliance.
l 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.
l Check with a qualified electrician if
you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at the
service panel (fuse box or circuit
breaker box).
Failure to do so could result in serious
injury or death.
Recommended grounding
method -
1. 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” 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 from 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.
l electric drill
l PhillIDs screwdrlver
l 2 adjustable
wrenches
l wlre strip er and
utlllty P knl e
l 5/16’ and l/4’
nut driver or hex
socket
l pliers
l measurlng tape
l flat-blade
screwdrlver
l 3 twlst-on wlre
connectors for 16-
gauge wire (not
shown)
l plpe wrench
l keyhole saw
l tubing cutter
shown)
l pipe-Joint
compound
.
(not
90” elbow wlth 318’
N.P.T. external
threads on one end.
The size of the other
end must fit your
water supply Ilne.
(not shown)
gloves (not shown)
.
Parts supplied for
installatfon:
If codes permit and a separate ground-
ing wire is used, it is recommended that
l 2 draln hose clamps
l 2, No.- 10 x l/2’ Phllllps-head screws
* draln hose
Remove parts from bag. Check that all
parts were supplied.
a qualified electrician determine that the
grounding path is adequate.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-
ampere, fused electrical supply is
required. Tlme-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. It is
Panel A
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
The dishwasher must be connected with
copper wire only.

power
suPPlY
cable
U.L.-llsted
straln 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
3.1
4. Loosen the front nut on
the grounding
connection stud located
on the back of the
terminal box. Do Not
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loosen the rear nut on the “-sZ:” ,,
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 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 is not
available locally, the flexible cord used
must be a U.L.-listed, three-conductor,
1&gauge cord that meets the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest
edition’ and local codes and
ordinances. The length of the 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 cord to the
dishwasher frame or terminal box. The
flexible 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,* and all
local codes and ordinances. Follow the
instructions packaged with the flexible
cord.
Recommended grounding
method
j-prong, groundlng-
he wall receptacle
,
power supply
cord
Figure 4
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. A power supply cord
having a 3-prong grounding plug must
be used. It is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have
a properly grounded, 3-prong wall
receptacle installed by a qualified
electriclan.
The receptacle should be installed on
the rear or side wall of the cabinet next
to the dishwasher opening.
Water
requirements
The hot water line to the dishwasher
must provide between 15 -120 psi water
pressure. The hot water heater should be
set to deliver 140°F water temperature to
the dishwasher for best results.
Use 3/8’ minlmum 0-D. copper tubing or
l/2’ mlnlmum plastic tubing inlet line.
Dishwasher inlet valve has 3/8’ N.P.T.
internal pipe thread.
Drain
requirements
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20’ mln.
to floor
The drain hose MUST have a high drain
loop, 20’ minimum ABOVE FLOOR, to
prevent backflow or water siphoning out
of dishwasher during operation.
NOTE: An air gap MUST BE USED in
the high drain loop if the drain hose
is connected to house plumbing lower
than 20’ above the floor.
Drain hose, supplied, meets AHAM DW- 1
test standards, Cut l-l /2” hole in
cabinet wall for drain hose. Additional
drain line (a minimum of l/2’ I.D. and no
longer than 20 feet) can be used if
needed.
Now start...
With dishwasher in kitchen.
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cabinet wall
--I alternate water- line locatlons
water
supply
6’ pipe
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4’
2-l/2’
t
10’
2’ 5’
1 n Rough in water line to the
dishwasher cabinet opening using one
of the routing methods shown. Cut l/2’
or larger hole in cabinet wall for
water line.
2 n Install a
shutoff valve in the
water Ilne where it
can be easily used.
3
= 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
electrical shock or other personal
lnlurv.
electrlcal
alternate wlrlng
electrlcal
wlrlna Iocatlon \I? 6’
4
n Cut a l-l /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 is cut in a wood cabinet, sand
the hole until it is smooth. 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.
Install wall receptacle on rear or side
wall of a cabinet next to dishwasher
opening.
Install a 3/4’ U. L.-listed conduit
connector to connect the flexible
armored or non-metallic sheathed,
copper cable (with grounding wire) to
the fused disconnect, circuit breaker or
junction box. Run the cable through the
hole in the cabinet opening. The cable
should extend 24’ from the back wall.

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toe p
5
n Remove the 4 screws attaching
access panel and toe panel to dish-
washer using a l/4’ hex socket, nut
driver or Phillips screwdriver. Remove
access panel and toe panel.
6
l Measure height of cabinet
opening from the front edge of the
underside of cabinet opening to floor.
Check chart for that height opening.
Put the wheels in the required position.
The dishwasher should be installed as
level as possible from front to back.
Loosen and then turn front levelers the
number of times indicated in the char-t.
34-l/18” 2 6
34-5/l 6” 3 3
34-l 12” 4 0
For addltlonal height:
1. Add shims under the wheels.
2. Turn front levelers (each turn Is approximately
l/16’ In height).
You may have this type drain
connector...
7
n 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 con-
nector. Check that drain hose is secure.
If screw-type clamp is used instead of
spring-type clamp, use a 5/l 6’ 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
Tilt dishwasher backwards on wheels
when moving across floor.
Failure to do so may cause damage
to floor covering.
8 w 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.
Check that front leveling legs are firmly
against the floor. Align dishwasher door
with cabinet doors, so that spacing is
the same on both sides.
9
m Connect drain hose to an air gap
or waste tee using one of the
recommended or alternate methods.
Cut hose connector to fit, It needed.
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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 models).
Do Not cut drain hose when connecting
to a 7/8’ disposer connector. Knock out
plug from disposer inlet. Secure drain
hose with hose clamp provided.
DO NOT cut ribbed section to shorten
drain hose.
Numbers
correspond
to steps.
Recommended drain hose
connection methods:
Drain hose to air gap to waste tee.
alr-gap klt (Part
No. 300096)
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20’ mlnlmum 1 spriig- g
clearance to
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.ZKps
tloor
$ Entry must be
above trap.
Drain hose to air gap to disposer.
0 ylr-gap klt (Part No.
00096) v, l-8 - sprtng-
rubber connector \
Entry must be I I
above trap.
Install air gap according to kit instructions.
If other brands of 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. Be
sure to remove the
disposer plug befor
connecting the
drain hose. You
may need to
remove disposer
from sink to remove
the plug.
Drain hose
Panel C

Alternate drain hose
connection methods:
Drain hose to waste tee. ,~~~~~~t~r
abbve trap. H
If local plumbing codes permit,
dishwasher drain hose may be
connected directly to waste tee”. The
waste tee connection MUST be made
ahead of the trap and a minimum of 20
inches above the floor.
Drain hose to disposer. Ad
ut ho
ctor.
20’ minimum
clearance to
floor
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. Be sure to
remove the
disposer plug
before connecting
the drain hose.
You may need to
remove disposer
from sink to remove
the plug.
‘All parts are available through your dealer or
local hardware or plumbing store.
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Product Damage
Do Not solder within 6” of plastic
water inlet valves.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in product damage.
water Inlet valve
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10 n 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.
11 HCheck electrical requirements.
Be sure you have correct electrical
supply and recommended grounding
method. See Panels A and B for $roper
connecKon.
Top mounting brackets attached
underside of countertoD.
Door and
access and
toe panels
not shown.
No.-
10 x l/2’
Do Not
drop
screws
Into tub.
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H 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 entering the pump area
when securing dishwasher to
countertop.
Personal Injury/Product Damage
Hazard
l The dishwasher must be secured to
the countertop to keep it from tilting
when door is open.
l Do Not drop screws in dishwasher
tub. If screws should fall into pump,
pump and motor damage may
occur.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury or
product damage.
13
n Secure dishwasher to counter-
top with two, No.-10 x l/2” Phillips-head
screws from parts bag. You MUST secure
dishwasher to keep it from tilting when
door is opened or closed. Do Not drop
screws in dishwasher tub. Remove
paper from bottom of dishwasher.
Equally spaced
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w Open door approximatelv 3”
and check’for equal $&zing betw’een
inner door and tub sides. If necessary,
loosen screws that fasten dishwasher to
countertop and shift tub. Tighten screws.
15
n Check door for orooer
operation. Open door to’a 4’5” angle. If
properly adjusted, door should stay in
this position. If door shuts or falls open,
close door and adjust both door springs
by moving spring ends to different holes
in base.
16
n Take a few minutes to read the
17
m Check that all parts have
been installed and no steps were
skipped. Check that you have all the
tools you started with.
18 m Turn bn electric suoolv. Start
dishwasher and allow it to cb~blete a
cycle. Check that dishwasher is working
properly and that there are no water
leaks.
toe pbnel ‘I - panel
19
n Replace the access panel
and toe panel. The toe panel must be
positioned to contact floor.
20 H 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
dish washer. Keep Installation
Instructions available for easy
reference. I
Use and Care Guide to fully understand
yournew dishwasher.
Panel D

To change door
Dane1color
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4
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‘1: 32’
>tt om
edge
:OTE: The opposite side of the door
color panel is a different color. This panel is
narrower
than access
panel.
File or sand
edges of wood
panel to avold
sllvers.
n Important: Run fingers along
bottom 6f retainer to ctieck that-
retainer is lower than the lower door
frame.
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.
Figure 5
clear access panel
when door Is In
open posltlon.
1
n Push up at
each end of
retainer at
bottom of door Personal Injury Hazard
Wear gloves and handle panels
carefully.
Cut metal edges may cause personal
injury or damage to other materials.
panel. Then pull
retainer toward you. Set retainer aside. Heavy-duty door springs must be used if
custom door panel weighs more than 4
pounds. Heavy-duty Door Springs Kit,
Part No. 43 18050, Is available from your
local dealer or parts supplier. Maximum
door weight is 8 pounds.
2
n Slide panel(s)
down to clear
console. Use both
hands to bow top and
bottom edge of door
panel(s). Remove
panel(s) from door.
Do Not remove
spacer.
1
n Push up
with thumbs’on
each end of
access panel
top trim to
unsnaD trim.
Wood access panel
This panel is wider than door panel.
/d- 23-S/16’
1
4-7116’
Remove top trim and set it aside.
2
n Carefully
slide color
access panel
upwards and
remove. Do Not
remove spacer.
3
w With
desired color
facing out, bow
access panel
and insert into
access Dane1
3
n With desired All edges routed to 7/32’ thickness.
Top view
,7/32’thlck
color facing out,
insert one side of
door panel(s) into
one side of door
frame.
1 Figure 6
4
n Bow door panel(s) 1 . Cut wood door and access panels
using specified dimensions. Make sure
wood grain direction matches cabinet
wood grain.
2
n File 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.
and insert other side of
door panel(s) into door
frame. frame. Slide panel down into groove
along bottom of access panel frame.
4 n Line up
edges of top trim
with sides of
access panel
frame. Tilt back of
n Push in on
door panel(s) near
the too and slide trim down and slide into place. Snap
front of trim down to cover top edge of
access panel.
.-
e
panelks) and
,,’ spacer up inside
b bottom of control
console.
lower door
frame
3 m Push up at
each end of retainer
at bottom of door
panel. Then pull
retainer toward you. Set retainer aside
To install
customized wood
panels in door and
6
w Lift up and hold panel(s) and
spacer l/4’ above lower door frame. Personal Injury Hazard
Wear gloves and handle panels
carefully.
Cut metal edges may cause personal
injury or damage to other materials.
colorT
Dishwasher do: panel and access
panel (if model is so equipped) can be
customized to match wood cabinets. A
standard l/4’ (7/32’ actual thickness)
wood panel can be used as is for
customizing the door and access
panels.
A door panel thicker than 7/32’,
requires routing the top and bottom to a
7132’ thickness.
An access panel thicker than 7/32’,
requires routing all four edges to a 7/32’.
It is recommended that a cabinet-
maker cut the customized panels
because of the precise cuts required.
(See Figures 5 and 6.)
Wood door panel
Cut accurately for a snug fit between
door side frames. Note: Custom panel
fits between, Not inside frame.
4
I Slide panel(s) down
to clear console. Use both
hands to bow top and ), ,>
bottom edges of color ’
door panel(s). Save color ‘1~
panel(s) and spacer for I’ r;
I 2
./,
future use. I’ :<,
,--‘! /!. ; ‘.,
\ lower‘door
AYllL .
over lower edge
of door frame
while holding
door panel(s)
and spacer up.
Ins
be
sld
/
panel flts
between, not
5
Inslde, door frame
n 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.
8 w Snap
retainer down
into place. Push down firmly along entire
length of retainer to make sure retainer is
secure. Slide door panel(s) down.
Panel E

6
n Lift up and hold wood door panel
l/4” above lower door frame.
wood pan-
I
7
/ wInsert retainer over
lower edge of door frame while holding
wood door panel up.
8
n Snap retainer
down into place.
Push down firmly
along entire length
10
n Check door for oroper
operation. Open door to a 45’ angle. If
properly adjusted, door should stay in
this position. If door shuts or falls open,
close door and adjust both door springs
by moving spring ends to different holes
in base.
11 n Push up with
thumbs on each end
of access panel top cs,
6 \
trim to unsnap trim.
Remove top trim and set it aside.
12
m Carefully
slide color access
panel and spacer
upwards and
of retainer to make sure retainer is
secure. Slide wood door panel down.
9 n Important: Run fingers along
bottom of retainer to check that retainer
is lower that the lower door frame.
remove. Save color access panel and
spacer for future use.
13
m 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 top mounting screws and tilt
access panel forward to install some
wood panels.
n tine up
edges of top trim
with sides of access
panel frame. Tilt
back of trim down & 2IY
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:
l Isthe door closed tightly and
latched securely?
l Has the cycle been set correctly to
start the dishwasher?
l Is the water turned on?
l Has a house fuse blown or circuit
breaker tripped?
l 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.
If you need
assistance...
Check your Use and Care Guide for a
toll-free number to call or call the dealer
from whom you purchased this
appliance. The dealer Is listed in the
Yellow Pages of your phone directory
under “Appliances - Major.”
When you call, you will need the
dishwasher model number and serial
number. Both numbers are on the
serial/rating plate, which can be found
on the front frame behind the door.
Part No. 3373986
01993 Benton Harbor, Ml 49022 Printed in U.S.A.