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KitchenAid KDTM354ESS Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER
STAINLESS STEEL TUB
LAVAVAJILLAS EMPOTRADA CON TINA
DE ACERO INOXIDABLE
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION
LAVE-VAISSELLE ENCASTRÉ
AVEC CUVE EN ACIER INOXYDABLE
Table of Contents .............................................................. 2
Indice ..............................................................................25
Table des matières .......................................................... 50
W10741197A

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER STAINLESS STEEL TUB LAVAVAJILLAS EMPOTRADA CON TINA DE ACERO INOXIDABLE INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION LAVE-VAISSELLE ENCASTRÉ AVEC CUVE EN ACIER INOXYDABLE Table of Contents .............. 2 Indice ................25 Table des matières ............50 W10741197A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY................2 Make Power Cord Connection............... 13 Determine Cabinet Opening..............14 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............. 3 Tools and Parts..................3 Install Door Handle ................. 15 Location Requirements................4 Custom Panel Installation............... 16 Drain Requirements .................. 6 Choose Attachment Option..............16 Water Supply Requirements..............

  • Page 3: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Optional Accessory Parts Available: Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. All Installations Tools Needed: First-time Installations: Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See the “Electrical Requirements”...

  • Page 4: Location Requirements

    Location Requirements Dishwasher must be fully enclosed (top, sides, back, and floor) A square opening for proper operation and appearance. ■ upon installation. A side panel kit is available from your dealer for The cabinet front to be perpendicular to floor. ■...
  • Page 5 A. Insulation may be compressed (not used on all models). B. For panel-ready models, dishwasher depth is 24" (60 cm) not including the " (1.9 cm) custom door panel. C. Door handles may protrude forward of the face of the dishwasher; varies by model.

  • Page 6: Drain Requirements

    Drain Requirements Electrical Requirements A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. If drain Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate ■ hose is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) that meets all current AHAM/ 70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.

  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening— Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. When removing a previous dishwasher, be sure to avoid damaging the existing power cord, drain line, and water line connected to the dishwasher.

  • Page 8: Prepare And Route Water Line

    Route cable from power supply through cabinet hole (cable must Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. extend to the right front side of cabinet opening). Tape cable to the floor in area shown. This will prohibit cable from moving when Metal cabinet: Cover edges of hole with grommet included with dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening.

  • Page 9: Install Drain Hose

    NOTE: If using a flexible braided hose, replace inlet hose after Slowly turn water shutoff valve to “ON” position. Flush water into 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation a shallow pan until clear to get rid of particles that could clog the or replacement dates on the hose for future reference.
  • Page 10 Option B, No Waste Disposer – No Air Gap IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of the disposer or a waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be installed.

  • Page 11: Install Optional Moisture Barrier

    Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knockout plug. Install Optional Moisture Barrier 1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into disposer. 2. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Connect rubber end of drain hose to air gap and cut if needed. NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section.

  • Page 12: Prepare Dishwasher

    Prepare Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. Remove and discard the plastic rail cover on each side of the dishwasher frame.

  • Page 13: Make Power Cord Connection

    NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to “Determine Cabinet Opening,” to continue with more of the installation of your dishwasher before making the direct wire connection. Make Power Cord Connection Option A, Power Cord Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub.

  • Page 14: Determine Cabinet Opening

    Place wires inside terminal box. Replace the cover by inserting the Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors of the hooks of the terminal cover into the slots in the floor of the proper size. See the “Tools and Parts” section at the front of the terminal box and sliding the cover tight against the back wall guide for part details.

  • Page 15: Install Door Handle

    NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening height is less than 34" Built-up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than the cabinet (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed for additional opening's floor - for example, the kitchen floor tile does not clearance.

  • Page 16: Custom Panel Installation

    WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Using a pair of pliers, bend the tab down to secure the bracket in place. Repeat this step for the other side. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher.

  • Page 17: Prepare Water Supply Line

    Push bracket into slot on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in toward the side of the dishwasher so that it keeps the bracket in Move Dishwasher Close to place. Repeat this step for the other side of the dishwasher. Cabinet Opening NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher.
  • Page 18 When door is unlatched, if door opens by itself, move the tensioner to a higher-numbered hole and replace the screw. Reattach door spring to rear leg. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be secured at same holes. With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it from tipping, open and close the door a few times.

  • Page 19: Connect To Water Supply

    Connect to Water Supply Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. Close and Be sure rubber washer is properly seated in fitting. Slide the latch the door, and place level against the front panel. Check that ³⁄₄" fitting of the 90° elbow up to the valve and hand tighten to dishwasher is centered from front to back in the opening.

  • Page 20: Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection

    Option B, Direct Wire Using pliers, squeeze open the small drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved metallic strain relief. See the “Tools and Parts” section at the front of the guide for part details and orders.
  • Page 21 WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Tighten strain relief screws to secure cable. Make sure screw heads are facing up when tightening conduit nut.

  • Page 22: Secure Dishwasher In Cabinet Opening

    Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening Open door and check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on both sides. If spacing is not equal, loosen bracket screws and shift tub. Tighten bracket screws Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in cabinet opening.

  • Page 23: Complete Installation

    Option B, Install Access Panel - Metal Panel Complete Installation Check that power supply wire or cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Option A, Install Access Panel - Plastic Panel Check that grounding clip is attached to the lower panel. Position the lower panel behind the access panel.

  • Page 24: Check Operation

    Reconnect Power Check Operation Read the Dishwasher User Guide that came with your ■ dishwasher. Check that all parts have been installed and no steps were ■ skipped. Check that you have all tools used. Start dishwasher and allow it to complete the shortest wash ■...

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