Whirlpool 3369089 - Manual (Page 2)

Before you start...
Proper installatior^ is your resporisibility,
Moke sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation.
It is the responsibility of the customer
to contact a qualified installer to
assure that the plumbing and
electrical installations are adequate
and meet all national and local codes
and ordinances.
Proper eiectrical, drain ond water
supply lines must be available or must
be installed as specified within shaded
area. See Electrical, Water and Drain
requirements. Plumbing and wiring
should not cross in front of mofor or
dishwasher legs.
corner location
2" min, door to
cabinet or wall '
IMPORTANT: Observe all
governing codes and
ordinances.
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Electrical ground
is required. See
Electrical requirements.
Cut:
Water line: 1 /2"
hole or larger.
Drain line: 1 -1 /2"
hole or loiger.
Electrical line 1 /2"
hole or larger.
Grommet
required for
electrical
cable hole
(metal cabinets)
The unshaded
area must be free
of pipes or wires.
24".,
34" min.
underside
counter
height
Do Not install dishwasher
over corpeted flooring.
■ 24" opening-
width
Figure 1
33-7/8"
min.
heighi
23-7/8".
width
Figure 2
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Back view
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Check location where dishwasher will
be installed. The location should
provide:
• Eosy access to water, electricity
and drainage lines.
• Convenient loading — the best
position is left or right of kitcnen sink,
• Opening that is square for proper
dishwasher operation and
appearance.
• Cabinet front that is perpendicular
to floor.
• Protection so that water inlet valve
and drain cannot freeze.
• 1/4" minimum clearance between
motor and flooring to prevent the
motor from overheating.
AWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Electrical wiring and
components must not contact
any plumbing material or drain
hose.
• Cabinet opening must
completely enclose sides, top
and back of dishwasher.
Failure to do so may result in
personal injury from exposed
wiring.
ACAUnON
Personal Injury/Product Damage
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 damo'^«^
Read and follow the "Electrical
requirements", "Water requirements"
and "Drain requirements" connection
sections before installing disnwasher.
Tools
needed for
installation:
wrenches
flat-blade
screwdriver
measuring tape
pliers
pipe-joint
compound
wire stripper and
utility knife
5/16 and 1/4 inch
nut driver or hex socket
Parts sttoolied SttpplK
for installation:
2, drain hose
clamps
drain hose
2, No. 10 X 1/2"
Phillips-head screws
Electrical
requirements
AWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
•Electrical ground is required on
this appliance. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are
in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded,
mproper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor
can result in electrical shock.
• Disconnect power to the
junction box.
Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death.
• This appliance must be
connected to a grounded,
metallic permanent wiring
system, or a grounding
connector should be connected
to the grounding terminal or wire
lead on the appliance.
Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death.
• Do Not have a fuse in the neutral
or grounding circuit.
This could result in electrical
shock.
• Do Not use an extension cord
with this appliance.
Such use may result in a fire,
electrical shock or other personal
injury.
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.
It is the 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.
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)
Recommended grounding
method
1. Disconnect the power supply.
Panel A