Owner’s Manual

16 INSTALLATION
4 Gradually slide the dishwasher into the
opening, making sure that the water supply
line and electrical cable are passing freely
through the channels and do not get caught
under the dishwasher.
CAUTION
• To avoid malfunctions or leakage, it is important
that the drain hose not get kinked, pinched,
stressed or crushed behind or under the
dishwasher or inside the neighboring cabinet.
• Damage resulting from improper installation is
not covered under the warranty.
• As you slide the dishwasher into the
opening, stop periodically (or have an
assistant help) to take up the slack by
pulling the drain hose farther into the
cabinet.
5 Remove the tape from the water supply line
and the electrical cable.
Connecting Water Supply
Line and Power
Connecting Water Supply Line
1 With the home water supply turned off,
connect the water supply line to the inlet valve
on the left front of the dishwasher.
CAUTION
• Tape or compound should not be used on
dishwasher inlet valve.
2 Tighten the compression nut.
3 Slide the water supply line back through the
channel, pulling gently from inside the
cabinet to make sure the line is not kinked,
pinched, stressed or crushed.
Connecting Power
The dishwasher should have a dedicated properly
grounded branch circuit to connect the 3 wire
setup which includes the ground wire.
If a 3-prong power supply is used, it should be in
an accessible location adjacent to the dishwasher
within 4 ft. (1.22 m) of the dishwasher side and not
behind the dishwasher.
NOTE
• The best location for the electrical conduit is on
the right side of the back wall. Re-route the
electrical cable before installation if the electrical