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Before You  Begin

Read all instructions before installing dishwasher.

For your safety, please read and observe all safety
instructions. 

This guide will help you anticipate drain, water, and

electrical connections, and help you select the best location for the
dishwasher.

Tip Over Hazard

Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.

Do not push down on open door.

Failure to follow this warning can result in serious
injury.

Figure 4

Installation Tips

1

Tools and Materials Needed for
Installation 

(Not Included)

Drill, Electric

Driver, Socket  

 5

/

32

”, 

1

/

4

 

,

 5

/

16

Flaring Tool / Tube Cutter (for copper tubing)

Flashlight

Level

Pipe Joint Compound (for iron pipe plumbing) or
Pipe Thread Tape (for sealing threads)

Pliers

Safety Glasses

Saw, Keyhole or 

1

/

2

”, 1

1

/

2

 

 to 2” Hole Cutters

Screw Drivers, Slotted and #2 Phillips  (magnetic tip
preferred)

Tape, Electrical or Duct

Tape, Measuring

Wire Stripper or Utility Knife

Wrench, Hex-end

Wrenches, 2 Adjustable  (for copper tubing)
or 2 Pipe wrenches  (for iron pipe plumbing)

Parts You Will  Need* 

(Not Included)

• Drain Hose Clamp, 1

1

/

4

 Diameter

• Brass Elbow,  90° with a 

3

/

8

” National Pipe Thread

• Conduit Connector 

(UL Listed)

• Wire Nuts, three (3) for 12-14 gauge wire (UL Listed)

*

 If required:

• “Y” Branch Tailpiece and

       Connector Kit (

See Step 4

)

• Air Gap Kit (

See Step 4

)

All the parts can be found at local hardware, electrical and
plumbing supply stores.

Electric Shock Hazard

Electrical, water, and drain lines must be confined
to shaded areas in Figure 2.
Electric conductors, water, and drain could be
damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
fire or electric shock.

NOTE:  If dishwasher is installed at end of a cabinet, sides and
back must be fully enclosed.

NOTE: Cabinet Seal Kit (Kit # 154662101) .  This kit provides a
seal between the unit and cabinets once installation is
complete.

 

(The Installation Instructions are located in the Kit)

4

Connections For Electrical,
Water, and  Drain

Locating the Connections

1.

Review dimensions in 

Figure 2

 to locate dishwasher’s drain,

water, and electrical connections.

2.

All utilities must be routed in shaded area in the  

Figure 2

.

IMPORTANT:  Disconnect power before starting installation.

Note: 

Locate the electrical supply and dishwasher’s electrical

3.

Locate water inlet valve behind kickplate on bottom left underside
of unit.

See Figure 4

. The valve has a 

3

/

8

” NPT female fitting.

Remove Plug

4.

Wrap 90

°

 elbow (not included) with pipe thread tape (or apply

joint compound) and thread it into water inlet valve.  When
tightened, elbow should point toward the left. To prevent bending
of bracket or breaking of valve, avoid overtightening.

See Figure 4.

NOTE: Put unit on its back being careful not to pinch the Water
Drain Hose.

1.

Remove two (2) screws at front of the kickplate assembly using a
#2 Phillips screw driver.

2.

Tilt and pull forward to remove see figure 1.

NOTE:  

It is not necessary to remove the outer door for installation.

Installation Preparation

2

Kickplate Assembly

   junction box on right underside of unit behind kickplate
   assembly.

  See Figure 4.  

Determine where you will connect

   to hot water supply.  Review 

Figure 4 

and note the location of

   water inlet valve. Determine where you will connect the drain
   hose.

3.   

Cut access holes for the Electrical, Water and Drain hoses in the

shaded areas as shown in 

Figure 2.

4.

The dishwasher operates on a 120 volt, 60 Hz electrical supply.
Provide a separate circuit with a fuse or circuit breaker rated for
at least 15 amps (20 amps if connected with disposer) but not
more than 20 amps.

5.

Pull electrical cable through hole into installation area.

6.

Be sure water inlet valve is protected from freezing. If valve
freezes and ruptures, flooding may occur.

7.

Determine amount of tubing needed to connect hot water supply
to the unit’s water inlet valve.  

Extra hose length is necessary

.

High-pressure and high-temperature Stainless Flexible hose with
a minimum inner diameter of  

1

/

4

” may be used. A shut-off valve

installed 

outside 

dishwasher cabinet is best.

8.

Route water supply line into installation area.

9.   

Stand dishwasher back upright for further installation.

IMPORTANT:

Incoming hot water temperature should be at

least 120°F (49°C).  Water pressure should be between
20–90 psi.

Property Damage

Do not use the furnished drain hose or a rubber garden hose
for the water supply line. Either of these hoses can burst.
Flooding may occur and cause property damage.

3

Roughing In

Electric Shock Hazard

Observe all local codes and ordinances for
electrical and plumbing connections. All electrical
and plumbing work should be performed by
qualified persons. Failure to follow this warning
could result in death or serious injury

.

1.

Make sure your location has the correct drain, water, and
electrical outlets to make the  connections. 

Do not install unit

under a cooktop range. Damage to tub or other components will
occur.

IMPORTANT:

  

For proper operation and appearance of unit,

cabinet opening should have dimensions as shown in Figure 2.
If unit is to be placed in a corner, there must be at least a 2-inch
side clearance to open door.

2.

 

Floor should be flat and free of any obstruction.

IMPORTANT:  Drain, water, and electrical lines should be
roughed-in before going any further.

INSTALLER

: Leave 

Installation Instructions with owner.

OWNER

: Read your dishwasher 

Use and Care Manual.

  It contains

important safety information for operating this appliance. It also has
many suggestions for getting the best results from your dishwasher.

Dishwasher

Installation
Instructions

Electric Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or
circuit breaker box before beginning installation.
Failure to follow this warning could result in death
or serious injury

.

Printed in U.S.A.

Cabinet Preparation:
As a precaution, it is recommended, but not required that the
cabinets enclosing all sides of the dishwasher (including the
underside of the countertop) be sealed with an oil based paint
or moisture-proof polyurethane to prevent possible steam/
moisture damage.

*D

IMENSIONS

 

DO

 

NOT

  

INCLUDE

 

INSULATION

 -

INSULATION

 

BLANKET

 

MAY

 

BE

 

COMPRESSED

 

UPON

INSTALLATION

11  

 

16 

5

16

Figure 3

Figure 2

5

Leveling and Securing
Dishwasher within
Cabinets

Dishwasher Anchoring

1.

    Install the Cabinet Seal Kit (Instructions included in Kit)

2. 

   Choose one of the methods of attachment below to secure unit,

 holes need to be pre-drilled using a #5 drill bit regardless of
 the option chosen:

a.

  Side Mount Cabinet Clips (Preferred Method of attachment)

b.

  Top Mount Cabinet Clips (to be used when Side Mount

           is not an available option)

CAUTION:  Use extreme care in mounting the dishwasher as to not

  scratch, bump or otherwise damage the console or tub.

  

To install the Side Mounting Clips.

      Depending on space allowed in cabinet the Side Mounting
      Clips can be installed with the holes for the screw up (preferred
      method) or down as shown in the illustrations below.  (Use extreme
      caution when the clips are in the down position while installing
      the dishwasher).

NOTE: Install Side Mount Brackets before unit is installed into
           the cabinet.  Insert screws into the front holes of the
           mounting clips only. (See image below)

 

Use if measures 34

1

/

8

 

to 35”

 

Use if measures 34” to 34

1

/

8

To install using Top Mount Cabinet Clips:

Depending on the depth of cabinet, the Top Mount

      Clip have a break off point that can be removed if
      necessary.

NOTE: 

 

Install Top Mount Clips before unit is installed into the

cabinet.  Screw clips firmly to top brace using screws
provided in the literature pack. (See image below)

Figure 1

1.

Take drain Hose out of dishwasher and find the end that has
smaller black rubber material.

2.

Use only the spring clamp that is provided in the accessory
kit, place spring clamp over one of the hoses.

 See Image

Below.

3

.

Take the plastic side of the drain hose and insert it into the
hose that is already attached to the dishwasher make sure
hose ends are flush against each other.  

See image below.

4.

Secure the spring clamp 1/8” from large end of black hose to
the plastic side that was inserted for best sealing results.

See Image Below.

Cut Hazard

To prevent serious injury from sharp edges, wear work
gloves when handling, unpacking or disassembling unit.

154813801

Outer Door

Channel
in base

Channel
in base

 

(to be routed through 
channel in base)

(to be routed through 
channel in base)

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NOTE: 

 Your dishwasher comes from factory with built in

        drain loop.  Do not remove this drain loop.

NOTE: 

 Pull the hose from “End Storage Location” side.

      See images below to connect the Drain Hose.

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