Specifications

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Installation Specifications
Preparing the Location
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard - Electrical, water and drain lines
must be confined to the shaded areas shown below to
prevent damage. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in fire, electric shock or property damage.
Carefully check the location where the dishwasher is to •
be installed. Put it in a location with convenient access.
Plan the installation so that the appliance can be •
removed if service is required.
Make certain that electrical power, water supply and •
drain can be provided to meet the dishwashers power
supply and plumbing requirements in the selected
location. The best location is on either side of the
kitchen sink for access to existing plumbing and ease
in loading dishes.
Prepare the installation location as shown in the cutout •
diagram to ensure proper and safe operation. All
minimum dimensions must be met or exceeded.
Electrical, water and drain connections are not the •
same for all dishwasher brands or models. If replacing
an existing dishwasher, check the location of the
existing utilities to determine if changes are required to
meet the connection requirements of this dishwasher.
Do not install this unit under a cooktop. Damage may •
occur.
If the unit is to be placed in a corner, there must be at •
least 2 inches between the opened door and the wall.
The floor must be solid, level and all cut-out surfaces •
must be at right angles. The dishwasher must be
secured to the adjacent cabinets using the anti-tip
brackets for safety and proper operation.
If the dishwasher is installed at the end of a cabinet run •
or in an island, the dishwasher sides and back must be
fully enclosed.
90º 90º
24” min
1 1/2”
6”
Hot Water
Line
Electrical
Wiring
18”
4”
6”
1 1/2”
Electrical,
water, and
drain lines
must be
confined to
shaded area
24”
7 1/2”
34 1/4” Min.
CUT-OUT FRONT VIEW
Power Supply Requirements
WARNING
The power supply for the dishwasher must be installed
only by a licensed electrician as specified below. It is
the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the electrical
connection of this appliance is performed by a licensed
electrician.
Electrical Specifications
The electrical installation, including minimum supply
wire size and grounding, must be in accordance with the
National Electric code ANSI/NFPA (or latest revision) and
local codes and ordinances. A copy of this standard may be
obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101
The dishwasher requires a grounded, dedicated 120 •
Vac 60 Hz. circuit protected by a 15 Amp. circuit
breaker or time delay fuse installed by a licensed
electrician. See the product data label on the
dishwasher for the total connected load.
The junction box must be located to the right or left of •
the cut-out, in an adjacent cabinet, so that power can
be disconnected without removing the dishwasher.
The ground terminal (or lead) on the appliance must be •
connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system or grounding conductor installed by a licensed
electrician.
Do not ground the appliance or appliance wiring to a •
gas pipeline or to the neutral (white) power supply wire.
Do not install a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.•
If the electrical service does not meet the
specifications:
Have a licensed electrician prepare the junction box for •
final connection inside the adjacent cabinet according
to the specifications.