User Manual Before operating this unit, please read the user manual completely and keep it. If the manual is lost, you can send e-mail to overseas@robam.com, request for an electronic manual.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Dishwasher READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting, and other connecting facilities. Preparing to install your dishwasher Parts supplied: Wood screws (4) Top mounting clips (2) Hose clamp Drain hose Tools needed: Level Phillips screwdriver 1/4 in. and 5/16 in.
Dishwasher Materials needed (kit purchased separately): 90° Elbow, ferrule and compression nut. (3/8 NPT external thread on one end. Other end sized to fit water supply line Teflon thread seal tape Three wire nuts (UL listed) (two included in kit) New installations only Strain relief (for electrical connections) Hot water line (min. 3/8 in.
Dishwasher If installing into a corner, allow 2 in. (5.08 cm) min. clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall, or other appliances. Allow 25.63 in. (65.1 cm) min. clearance from the front of the dishwasher for opening the door. Countertop Dishwasher 25.63”(65.1 cm) Clearance for door opening 2” (5.08 cm) min. Drain requirements • • • • Follow all local codes and ordinances. Do not exceed 10 ft. (3.01 m) of drain hose.
Dishwasher Method 1 - Air gap with a waste tee or garbage disposal connection Method 2 - High drain with a waste tee or garbage disposal connection You must provide a method to attach the drain hose to the underside of the countertop. 32 in. (81.28 cm) (min.) 32 in. (81.28 cm) (min.) 18 in. (45.72 cm) 18 in. (45.
Dishwasher Power Cord Method • Install a 3-prong grounding type receptacle. The wall outlet can be installed in a cabinet or on a wall adjacent to the undercounter space in which the dishwasher is to be installed. • Use power cord kit (part number 5304504505) under Smart Choice brand marked with Dishwasher Install Kit With Power Cord, available for purchase from an authorized store. The power cord and connections must comply with local codes and ordinances. • The recommended power cord length is 54 in. (1.
Dishwasher Preparing the hot water line • The water connection is on the left side of dishwasher. • The hot water line may enter the opening from either side, the rear, or the floor within the shaded area. • The hot water line may pass through the same hole as the electrical and drain hose. Or, you can drill an additional 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) maximum diameter hole for the hot water line. • If a power cord with a plug is used, the hot water line may not pass through the same hole as the power cord. 1.5 in. (3.
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Dishwasher Step 3: Remove the toekick • Remove the two toekick screws with a Phillips screwdriver, then remove the toekick. You’ll need: Adjustable wrench Phillips screwdriver Step 4: Install to power Turn off the electricity to the dishwasher’s electrical circuit. Make sure that the electrical power is turned off at the source. Warning: •If your house wiring is not 2-wire with a ground, a ground must be provided by the installer.
Dishwasher 8 Replace the junction box cover on the right front of the dishwasher. Be sure that the wires are not pinched under the cover. Note: If you have trouble replacing the junction box cover, loosen the screws on the strain relief.
Dishwasher Step 5: Install the 90° water supply elbow 1 Wrap the male thread of the 90° elbow with Teflon thread seal tape twice. Do not use plumber's putty. 2 Install the 90° elbow onto the water valve. Do not overtighten the 90° elbow. The water valve bracket could bend or the water valve fitting could break. 3 Position the end of the elbow to face the floor when the dishwasher is upright.
Dishwasher Step 6: Install the drain hose 1 Make sure that the leveling feet are loosened before standing the dishwasher upright. They may be tight from shipping/packaging. 2 Turn the dishwasher upright. 3 Slide a screw-type hose clamp onto the right-angled end of the drain hose. 4 Install the drain hose to the dishwasher drain outlet on the back of the dishwasher, then tighten the screw-type hose clamp.
Dishwasher Step 7: Inserting the drain hose through the cabinet • Insert the drain hose into the hole in the cabinet wall. If a power cord is used, guide the end through a separate hole. Tip: Position the water line and house wiring on the floor to avoid interfering with the base of the dishwasher. Maximum drain hose length 10 ft. (3.
Dishwasher Step 9: Position the dishwasher under the countertop 1 Make sure that the wires are secure under the dishwasher and not pinched or in contact with door springs or other dishwasher components. Tip: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It should be positioned so it is not bunched up or interfering with door springs. Check by opening and closing the door. 2 Push the dishwasher into the cabinet. The front corners of the dishwasher door should be flush with the cabinet doors.
Dishwasher 3 If the door hits the tub, the dishwasher is not installed correctly. Adjust the leveling legs to align the door to the tub. Note: Keep the dishwasher level. Turn the legs to adjust the level You’ll need: Adjustable wrench Level Step 11: Securing the dishwasher to the countertop • For countertops made of wood or materials that won’t be damaged by drilling, use Method 1. • For countertops made of granite, marble, or other materials that could be damaged by drilling, use Method 2.
Dishwasher Method 2 1 Remove the plastic tub caps from the inside of the dishwasher tub. 2 Drive a wood screw through the hole in the side of the dishwasher into the cabinet frame. IMPORTANT: Drive the screws straight and flush. Protruding screw heads will scratch the side if the dishwasher. This method is for attaching the dishwasher to the side of the cabinet, and it should be done when the countertop is made of granite or other breakable materials. 3 Reinsert the plastic tub caps.
Dishwasher Step 12: Connecting the water supply line 1 Make sure that you wrapped the 90° elbow with Teflon thread seal tape twice. 2 Slide the compression nut, then the ferrule over the end of the water supply line. Note: If you have a steel-grated line, you do not need a ferrule or compression nut. 3 Insert the water supply line into the 90° elbow. 4 Slide the ferrule against the 90° elbow and secure it with the compression nut.
Dishwasher 2 If a longer drain hose is required, you can add up to 42" (1.1 m) of length, for a total of 10 ft. (3.01 m) to the factory installed hose. Use 5/8” or 7/8” inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect the two hose ends. Secure the connection with screw-type hose clamps. IMPORTANT: For proper drain operation, the total drain hose length must not exceed 10 ft. (3.01 m).
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Dishwasher Step 16: Wet testing the dishwasher 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Turn on the power supply (or plug the power cord into the outlet, if equipped). Turn on your dishwasher (refer to the User Guide for instructions). Close the door, select the Rinse only cycle, and press START/Cancel. Make sure that water enters the dishwasher. If water does not enter the dishwasher, check to be sure that water and power are turned on. Check for leaks under the dishwasher.
