KitchenAid 9741159 Dishwasher User Manual
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1. connecting the drain hose to fit Remove disposer inlet plug 20 min clearance to floor Entry must be above trap Figure 5 Alternate methods Cut hose connector to fit 20 min clearance to floor f Entry must be above trap Figu re 6 Do Not cut hose connector 20 min clearance to floor Remove disposer inlet plug Figure 7 If local plumbing codes permit dishwasher drain hose may be connected directly to a waste tee or directly to a waste disposer The waste tee connection MUST be made ahead of the trap and a minimum of 20 inches above the floor Most disposers have 7 8 connectors or special connectors are available at plumbing supply houses Be sure to remove the disposer plug before connecting the drain hose Air gap kit connector Now start With dishwasher in kitchen Disconnect electrical supply before installing dishwasher 24 opening width Rough in water and drain lines to the dishwasher cabinet opening using one of the routing methods shown Cut 1 hole in cabinet rear wall or floor for water and drain lines Install a shutoff valve in the water line where it can be easily used Flush water line into a bucket to get rid of any particles that may clog inlet valve Turn shutoff valve to OFF position Check that there are no sharp bends or kinks in water line that might restrict water flow Install a2. Undercounter Dishwasher IMPORTANT Installer Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner Homeowner Keep Installation instructions for future reference Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector s use Part No 9741159 Before you 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 installer to assure that electrical and plumbing installation meet national and local codes and ordinances Check location where dishwasher will be installed The location should provide e Easy access to water electricity and drainage e Convenient loading the best position is left or right of kitchen sink Opening that is square for proper dishwasher operation and appearance e Cabinet front that is perpendicular to floor e Protection against freezing to prevent the water inlet valve water lines to dishwasher water lines in dishwasher and drain from rupturing Ruptures from freezing are not covered by the warranty 1 4 minimum clearance between motor and flooring to prevent motor overheating 3 92 Electrical ground is required See Electrical requirements DO NOT install dishwasher over carpeted flooring Proper electrical drain and water supply lines must be available or must be installed as specified within shaded
3. e s the water turned on e Has a house fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped e Has electrical power been interrupted Note If the motor has stopped because of overload it will automatically reset itself within a few minutes If you need assistance The KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center will answer any questions about operating or maintaining your appliances not covered in the Installation Instructions The KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Just dial 800 422 1230 the call is free When you call you will need the appliance model number and serial number Both numbers can be found on the serial rating plate located on the front frame behind the door If you need service In the event that your KitchenAid appliance should need service call the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance ora KitchenAid authorized service company A KitchenAid authorized service company is listed in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory under Appliances Household Major Service or Repair You can also obtain the service Company s name and telephone number by dialing free within the continental United States telephone number 800 422 1230 A special operator will tell you the name and number of your nearest KitchenAid authorized service company Printed in U S A
4. tubing cutter e 1 8 drill bit pipe joint compound square e twist on wire e 1 2 O D copper connectors tubing OR 3 8 electrical tape pipe 2 countertop anchor screws Remove screws taped to upper right hand mounting bracket Check that all parts were included Electrical requirements AA WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard e Electrical ground is required on this appliance e If cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic non metallic gaskets or other insulating materials Do Not use for grounding Do Not ground to a gas pipe Do Not modify the power supply cord plug If it does hot fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician 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 e Do Not use an extension cord with this appliance e 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 If codes permit and a separate grounding wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate A single phase 115 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 s
5. ain line is copper clamp a 12 length of 9 16 I D flexible heat and detergent resistant hose to the end of the copper drain line to connect to the dishwasher valve 5 8 O D copper tubing must be at the copper lus a 12 ength of attached to the end Figure 3 If drain hose connection is less than 20 above the floor the hose must form a loop using 5 8 O D copper tubing 20 above the floor Make sure there are no kinks in the hose or copper tubing 7 CAUTION Product Damage All solder connections must be made before the water line is connected to the dishwasher to prevent damage to the inlet valve Do Not solder within 6 of inlet valve The plastic part of the water inlet valve could be damaged If connection to an air gap is required air gap kits are available from local plumbing sources Recommended methods 20 min clearance to tl otloor Entry must be above trap Figure 4 Install air gap according to kit instructions Page 4 feast 20 above floor If drain line is flexible hose this dimension Knockout or plug before is 22 If drain line is copper should be 12 flexible hose Cut hose connector to fit Connect the air gap to a waste tee or disposer using a rubber connector Most disposers have 7 8 connectors or special connectors are available at plumbing supply houses Be sure to remove the disposer
6. area to prevent interference with dishwasher frame or other components See Electrical Water and Drain requirements Plumbing and wiring should not cross in front of motor or dishwasher frame CAUTION Product Damage Protect dishwasher and water lines leading to dishwasher against freezing Failure to do so could cause inlet valve water lines leading to dishwasher water lines in dishwasher and drain to rupture Such ruptures are not covered by warranty For installations where the dishwasher will be left unused and subjected to freezing temperatures it must be prepared as outlined in your Use and Care Guide IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical wiring and components must not contact any plumbing material or drain hose e Electrical wiring water supply line and drain line must not contact any expose terminals of dishwasher wiring Cabinet opening must completely enclose sides top and back of dishwasher A side panel and wood top are available from your KitchenAid dealer to install your dishwasher at the end of a cabinet Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury from exposed wiring Page 2 Corner location 2 min door to cabinets or wall Cut 1 holes for water drain and Grommel wni electrical lines required for seule eee withi
7. ed at the top comers of flange Reattach brackets with bracket end facing away from dishwasher Drill starter holes 3 4 Place level against interior flange as shown Level dishwasher front to back and side to side by adjusting leveling legs Install custom door and access panels now if you plan to do so Follow detailed instructions provided on back cover Check door operation with either the panels provided or custom panels Door should close easily without slamming and should not open with its own weight If door closes too fast from an open position close door and adjust door spring brackets upward to a different hole If door falls open too quickly close door and move spring brackets downward Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before making electrical connection Failure to do so could result in electrical shock Remove terminal box cover Install conduit connector to box Insert power cable through grommet Connect the white wire of the power supply cable to the white leads in the terminal box with twist on wire connectors Connect the black wire of the power supply cable to the black leads in the terminal box with twist on wire connectors Connect the grounding wire of the power supply cable to the grounding screw on the dishwasher frame Replace terminal box cover Page 7 Remove all shipping materials Do Not remove the white plastic plug buttons from the side of door o
8. ening between the motor and the frame Latch dishwasher door Grasp dishwasher by the door frame and push the dishwasher into the cabinet opening Be careful not to push on the dishwasher panels Center dishwasher in cabinet opening Check that front leveling legs are firmly against the floor back of dishwasher alternate position TE rear cross channel original position Check to see if rear cross BR channel contacts drain electrical or water lines If the channel contacts any line pull dishwasher out of opening Do Not remove the channel Remove both cross channel screws on the right hand side Remove the bottom screw on the left hand side and loosen the top screw Align the bottom hole in the loose end of channel with the higher hole in frame and attach with screw Tighten the top screw on the other end of channel Repeat Step 9 Align dishwasher door with cabinet front not doors IQ tl SY oss KI Connect 3 8 NPT street elbow to a 90 compression elbow 3 8 NPT one end Connect street elbow to water valve Connect supply line to compression elbow If galvanized pipe is used use a second 3 8 street elbow in place of the compression elbow Page 6 dishwasher valve Check that drain hose is not kinked crimped or contacting electrical connections Place towel below dishwasher valve area Remove red plug from dishwasher valve A small amount of wat
9. er may still be in the valve area from quality assurance testing Place hose clamp over dishwasher valve Connect drain hose to valve and secure with hose clamp Check for good fit and that there are no bends or kinks in drain hose that could restrict water flow top mounting brackets Do Not drop screws into tub Open dishwasher and remove foam shipping pieces from upper corners of door Remove bottom rack Place a newspaper or large sheet of paper over bottom of dishwasher to protect the pump area when securing dishwasher to countertop deep through bracket holes into the underside of countertop using a 1 8 drill bit Do Not exceed 3 4 depth Attach brackets to underside of countertop Make sure the screw heads do not interfere with door You MUST secure dishwasher to keep it from tilting when door is opened or closed Do Not drop screws in dishwasher tub If screws should fall into pump pump and motor failure may occur Remove paper from bottom of dishwasher Ny lag bolt leveling leg If brackets cannot be attached to countertop attach dishwasher to floor using 1 4 lag bolts through hole in each side of dishwasher frame equally spaced foo SOA Ea eT Open door approximately 3 and check for equal spacing between inner door and tub sides If necessary loosen screws that fasten dishwasher to countertop and shift tub Retighten screws Disconnect brackets locat
10. erving only this appliance be provided 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 local codes and ordinances The dishwasher can be connected with flexible armored or non metallic sheathed copper cable with grounding wire Page 3 A conduit connector must be installed at junction box Wire sizes COPPER WIRE ONLY must conform with the rating of the dishwasher Flexible cord connection Local codes may permit the use of a U L listed flexible three conductor cord terminated with a three prong grounding type plug It is recommended that cord kit Part No 675456 available from your KitchenAid dealer or parts supplier be used If the cord kit is not available locally the flexible cord used must be a three conductor 16 gauge cord that meets the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and local codes and ordinances The length of the cord must not exceed six feet It must be routed so it does not touch the dishwasher motor or the lower portion of the dishwasher tub A grommet Part No 302797 must cover the hole cut in a metal cabinet for the flexible cord The flexible cord must be plugged into a mating three prong grounding type wall receptacle grounded in accordance with the National Electrica
11. ir gap Attach drain hose to air gap or waste tee See Drain requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard e Disconnect electrical power at the service panel fuse box or circuit box e Make sure that the water supply line drain line and wiring do not touch any exposed terminals of the dishwasher wiring Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Cut a 1 inch hole in the cabinet for the electrical wiring to pass through If this hole is cut in a wood cabinet the hole should be sanded until smooth If the hole is cut in a metal cabinet the hole must be covered by a grommet Part No 302797 Run flexible cable from fused disconnect circuit breaker or junction box through hole in cabinet Cable should extend 24 from back wall channel access panel 2 screws Remove the 2 screws below the access panel Pull bottom of panel out and lift up and away from dishwasher Set access panel aside on a protective covering Page 5 Numbers correspond to steps The dishwasher is shipped to be installed in a 34 cabinet opening Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor Adjust leveling legs to required opening height CAUTION Floor Damage Slide dishwasher onto cardboard or hardboard before moving across floor Failure to do so may cause damage to floor covering Place drain hose on the left side of the cabinet op
12. l Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and local ordinances Follow instructions packaged with the flexible cord Water requirements The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide between 20 120 psi water pressure The hot water heater should be set to deliver 120 F minimum water temperature to the dishwasher except as noted in your Use and Care Guide for best results Use 1 2 O D copper tubing or 3 8 galvanized pipe inlet line Dishwasher inlet valve has 3 8 internal pipe thread Drain requirements CAUTION Product Damage e The drain line connection to the house plumbing must be a minimum of 20 above the floor A lower drain connection may result in siphoning e If the drain is routed to a connection point less than 20 above the floor the drain line must form a loop 20 above the floor See Figure 3 Page 4 e Do Not kink hose and copper tubing Failure to provide either a 20 minimum connection height or a 20 high loop will result in improper drainage and may cause product damage The drain hose should be 9 16 minimum I D flexible hose or 5 8 O D copper tubing A minimum of 22 flexible drain hose or a 12 length of copper drain line with 12 length of flexible hose added is needed Flexible hose resistant to heat and detergent can be found at plumbing hardware or automotive supply stores Do Not use a drain line or fittings less than 1 2 I D If dr
13. n shaded area electrical 1 i d sid i cable hole min ee sar The unshaded cut in metal cabinet 36 freight area must bo free cabinets depth countertop If 33 7716 of pipes drain height height is hose or wires 2 needed the leveling legs will have to be removed 24 opening width Figure 1 23 7 8 recessed 26 depth a pen width RG a 33 7 8 ES height Figure 2 Whisper Quiet insulation compressed P 20 3 4 gt Tools and materials needed for installation e shutoff valve e supply line fittings e 1 3 8 NPT street elbow 2 for galvanized line OR 90 compression WARNING Personal Injury Product Damage Hazard Avoid opening dishwasher door before dishwasher is electric drill e Phillips screwdriver 2 adjustable wrenches for copper fittings installed Dishwasher before it is installed may tip over when OR 2 pipe elbow with 3 8 NPT door is opened resulting in Wrenches for at one end for copper personal injury or product galvanized or line damage iron fittings 9 16 I D heat and e pliers detergent resistant e measuring tape hose and clamps OR Parts supplied for flat blade 5 8 O D copper screwdriver tubing and fittings 3 4 nut driver or 10 5 8 O D soft socket wrench copper tubing if high installation e wire cutters loop drain is needed level See Page 3 1 drill bit or hole 3 4 strain relief saw
14. r the plastic bumpers from the front corners of the lower rack Do Not remove the two spring retainers attached to the heater not included on all models Take a few minutes to read the Use and Care Guide to fully understand your new el Check that all parts have been installed and no steps were skipped Check that you have all tools you started with CHECK ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS BE SURE YOU HAVE CORRECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD Turn on electrical supply Turn on water supply NI N Start dishwasher and allow it to complete a cycle Check that dishwasher is working properly and that there are no water leaks D3 I channel access panel og ENR 25 Install top of access panel into channel and rotate panel towards dishwasher Reattach the access panel with two screws Check that the opening at the bottom of access panel is clear so air can circulate to cool motor 26 26 If color of door is to be BR changed or custom panel installed change the panel now See Use and Care Guide for Instructions To get the most efficient use from your new dishwasher read your KitchenAid Use and Care Guide Keep Installation Instructions and Guide close to dishwasher for easy reference Custom made panels CAUTION Product Damage Heavy duty door springs must be used with custom panels that weigh more than four pounds Failure to follow this instr
15. uction could cause product damage WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Handle metal edges of panels carefully Cut metal edges may cause personal injury or damage to other materials 1 4 23 9 16 THa After custom panels are installed check the door tension The door should be counterbalanced so it doesn t fall open or close when opened If the door closes from an open position adjust the door i spring brackets upward to a s a a ah aaa re ea Ps different hole If door falls open too quickly move spring bracket downward If custom panels are heavy heavy duty door springs are available from your KitchenAid dealer ea bo 5 16 For Models KUDA220T and KUDA22ST 17 7 16 Raised door panel must have a 1 minimum routed bottom edge to prevent door panel from contacting the access panel when door is opened Custom wood or other materials should be 1 4 thick Thinner materials will need to have a spacer panel installed behind custom panel If custom panel is more than 1 4 thick the outer edge will need to be routed as shown Custom wood panels need a waterproof protective finish applied to all sides and edges of panel Part No 9741159 1992 KitchenAid Prepared by KitchenAid St Joseph Michigan 49085 If the dishwasher does not operate Check these points e Is the door closed tightly and Jatched securely e Has the cycle been set correctly to start the dishwasher
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