Whirlpool 408 - Manual (Page 2)

Before yott start...
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 a qualified instaiier to
assure that electricai 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.
Corner location
2‘ min. door to
'cabinet or wall.'
Eiectrical
ground
is
required.
See "Electrical
requirements."
DO NOT pinch
power supply
cord or kink
power supply
cable between
dishwasher and
cabinet.
DO NOT install
dishwasher over
carpeted
flooring.
Cut openings - Grommet
Water line: 1/2' hole required for
or larger. electrical cable
Drain line: 1-1/2' hole or power supply
or larger. cord hole cut In
Power supply cord: 1-1/2' max. a metal
hole. cabinet.
Direct wiring: 3/4' hole.
The unshaded area must be free
of pipes or wires.
Electrical outlet must t>e Installed .
In an adjacent cabinet. ^
.............4' .
■24'.
34' min.
underside
counter
height.
24'openlng
width
■ 23-7/8' width ■
Figure 2
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Back view
r
Check location where dishwasher wiii
be instaiied. The iocation should
provide:
• Easy access to water, electricity and
drainage lines.
• Convenient loading — the best
position Is left or right of kitchen 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 motor
from overheating.
A
warning
Electrical Shock Hazard
• 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 instnjctions
could result in electrical shock or
other personal injury.
• 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.
Personal Injury/Prcxtuct 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.
Copies of the standards listed may be
obtained from:
'National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Read and follow the "Electrical
requirements", "Water requirements"
and "Drain requirements" sections
before installing dishwasher.
Tools and
materials needed
for installation:
> electric drill
' Phillips screwdriver
> 2 adjustable
wrenches
> pliers
> measuring tape
> flat-blade
screwdriver
• pipe wrench
> keyhole saw
' tubing cutter (not
shown)
> pipe-joint
compound
' wire stripper and
utility knife
'5/16' and 1/4'
nut driver or hex
socket
' 3 twlst-on wire
connectors for 16-
gauge wire (not
shown)
' 90° elbow with 3/8'
N.P.T. external
threads on one end.
The size of the other
end must fit your
water supply line,
(not shown)
’ gloves (not shown)
Parts supplied for
installation:
• 2 drain hose clamps
• 2, No.-lOx 1/2' Phllllps-head screws
• drain hose
Remove parts from bag. Check that all
parts were supplied.
Electrical
requirements
A
warning
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Electrical ground is required on this
appliance.
• If cold water pipe is interrupted by
plastic, non-metallic gaskets or
other insulating materials Do Not
use for grounding.
• 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 is properly grounded.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
Mitring methods
Pick one method to follow, depending
upon your dishwasher and local codes.
A.
Direct wire method
(cable connecting dishwasher
to a junction box).
A
warning
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.
If codes permit and a separate ground­
ing wire is used, it is recommended that
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. 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.
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.
Panel A