Electrolux EIDW1805KS - Manual (Page 5)

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Installation Instructions
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).
PREPARE HOT WATER LINE
• The line may enter from either side, rear or floor
within the shaded area shown in Figure F.
• 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.
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.
Figure F
• Open the door slowly, if the door drops when
released, increase spring tension. If the door
closes when released, decrease tension.
• Pull the spring adjustment pin out of the holes,
insert in the next highest or lowest hole and test
again.
• Adjust both door springs to the same tension.
• Continue moving the spring pin until door is
balanced.
STEP 1 CHECK DOOR BALANCE
To check the door balance, hold the top of the
dishwasher firmly.