With dishwasher in kitchen, Awarning, Acaution – Whirlpool 3369089 User Manual
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with dishwasher in kitchen.
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1
Rough in water line to the
■ dishwasher cabinet opening
using one of the routing methods
shown, Cut 1/2-inch hole or larger in
cabinet wall for water line.
2
Install a shutoff valve in the
water line 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.
AWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at the
service panel (fuse box or circuit
breaker box).
Failure to so so could result in
serious injury or death.
4
Cut a 1 /2-inch or larger hole
■ 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 from your
dealer or parts supplier.
Install a 3/4-inch U.L.-listed strain relief
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,
5
Remove the 4 screws attach-
■ ing the access panel and toe
panel to the dishwasher using a 1 /4"
hex socket, nut driver or Phillips-head
screwdriver. Remove the access
panel and toe panel.
6
The dishwasher is shipped to
■ be installed in 34" cabinet
opening, Measure height of cabinet
opening from underside of counter
top to floor. Check chart for that
height opening. Put the wheels in
the reguired position. The dish
washer should be installed as level as
possible from front to back.
Min,
Cutout
Height
Wheel
Position
(See
Illustration)
Number
Of Turns
To Preadjust
Levelers
33-7/8"
1 0
34-1/16"
2
3
34-1/4"
3
6
34-7/16"
9
For additional height:
1. Add shims under the wheels.
2. Turn front levelers (each turn adds 1/16"
in height).
Loosen and then turn front levelers
the number of times indicated in
the chart.
You may have this type drain connector...
drain hose onto connector. Use
pliers to open clamp and slide
clamp over drain hose and connec
tor. Check for good fit,
If screw-type clamp is supplied
instead of spring-type clamp, use a
5/16" nut driver to tighten securely.
ACAUTION
Floor Damage
Tilt dishwasher backwards on
wheels when moving across floor.
Failure to do so may cause
damage to floor covering.
8
Latch the dishwasher door,
■ Push dishwasher into place,
sliding drain hose through hole cut in
cabinet opening. 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
Connect drain hose to an
■ air gap or waste tee using
one of the recommended or alternate
methods.
hose connector to (it.
If connecting drain hose to an air
gap or waste tee, cut end of drain
hose as shown.
Secure drain hose with screw-type
hose clamp provided.
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,