Electrolux EIDW6405HT - Fully Integrated Dishwasher Installation Instructions

Dishwasher
Installation
Instructions
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154747401
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INSTALLER: Leave Installation Instructionswith owner.
OWNER: Read your dishwasher Use and Care Guide It contains
important safety information for operating this appNance, n also has
many suggestions for getting the best resuns from your dishwasher.
Read all instructions before installing dishwasher.
For your safety, please read and observe an safety
instructions. This guide will help you anticipate drain, water, and
electrical connections, and help you select the best location for the
dishwasher.
Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious
injury.
Cut Hazard
To prevent serious injury from sharp edges, wear work
gloves when handling, unpacking or disassembling unit,
Tools and Materials Needed for
Installation (Not Included)
Ddll, Electric
Ddver, Socket 5/32", '/4" ,5/,"
Flaring Tool / Tube Cutter (for copper tubing)
Flashlight
Level
Pipe Joint Compound (for iron pipe plumbing) or
Pipe Thread Tape (forseaNng threads)
• Pliers
Safety Glasses
Saw, Keyhole or V2", 1V2" to 2" Hole Cutters
Screw Drivers, Slotted and #2 Phillips (magnetic6p
preferred)
Tape, Electrical or Duct
Tape, Measuring
Wire Stripper or Utility Knife
Wrench, Hex-end
Ddll Bit Vs"
# 32 Drill Bit (V_") (optional)
Wrenches, 2AdjuWable (for copper tubing)
or 2 Pipe wrenches (for iron pipe plumbing)
Parts You Will Need* (NotIncluded)
• Drain Hose Clamp, 1eg Diameter
• Brass Elbow, 90' with a 3/d' National Pipe Thread
• Conduit Connector (UL Listed)
• Wire Nuts, three (3) for 12-14 gauge wire (UL Listed)
• 2 # 7 V2" screws (optional)
If required:
• "Y"Branch Tailpiece and
Connector Kit (See Step 4)
• Air Gap Kit (See Step 4)
All the parts can be found at local hardware, electrical and
plumblng supply stores.
NOTE: Put unit on its back being careful not to pinch the Water
Drain Hose.
1. Remove two (2) screws at front of the kickplate assembly using a
#2 Phillips screw driver.
2, Tilt and pull forward to remove see figure 1.
Kickplat6
Toeplate
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Figure 1
3. Locate water inlet valve behind kickplate on bottom left underside
of unibSee Fig ure 4. The valve has a 3/8"NPT female rifting.
Remove Plug
4. Wrap 90° elbow (not included) with pipe thread tape (or apply
joint compound) and thread it into water inlet valve. When
tightened, elbow should point toward the lee. To prevent bending
of bracket or breaking of valve, avoid overlightening.
See Figure 4.
Cabinet Preoaration:
As a precaution, it is recommended, but not required that the
cabinets enclosing all sides of the dishwasher (including the
underside of the countertop) be sealed with an oil based paint
or moisture-proof polyurethane to prevent possible steamf
moisture damage.
electrical and plumbing connections, All electrical
and plumbing work should be performed by
q ua6fled persons. Failure to follow this warning
could result in death or serious injury.
1. Make sure your location has the correct drain, water, and
electrical outlets to make the connections. Do not instafl unit
under a cooklop range. Damage to tub or other components will
occur.
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IMPORTANT: For proper operation and appearance of unit,
cabinet opening should have dimensions as shown in Figure 2,
If unit is to be placed in a corner, there must be at least a 2-inch
side clearance to open door.
2, FIoor should be flat and free of any obstruction.
IMPORTANT: Drain, water, and electrical lines should be
roughed-in before going any further.
NOTE: If dishwasher is installed at end of a cabinet, sides and
back must be fully enclosed.
NOTE: Cabinet Seal Kit (Kit # 154662101). This kit provides a
seal between the unit and cabinets once installation is
complete. (The Installation Instructions are located in the Kit)
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Weight
Keep children away from the front of the dishwasher so
that they are not accidentany hit by the door during
loading or unloading or if door should unexpectedly
open. The weight of the door can cause injury.
Screws
To prevent the posssibi6ty of corrosion, use factory
supplied screws for mounting the wood panel,
The EIDW6405HT can be installed with a fully integrated, buyer
supplied custom door panel.
The custom panel should be 1/2 to 3/4" (19mm) thick.
Items provided with the unit:
Six 1_/8"screws for moun0ng the custom wooden panel to the
dishwasher.
INSTALLING THE CUSTOM PANEL
A custom door panel should be installed before the unit is mounted
to the cabinet.
Refer to the Figure 4 for instruction references.
1. Fit the handle onto the panel according to the manufacturer's
instructions. (NOTE: A handle should be used rather than a
knob. A knob does not provide enough grip.)
2. The two short screws (see Installation Tips, Parts you will
need) go into the back of the panel 14W3_" from the upper
edge of the panel and _/_" from the edge of the panel. Insert
the short screws into the panel, leaving V_" of space between
the screw head and the panel.
3. Hook the panel screws into the rectangular openings of the
metal panel on the dishwasher door.
4. Open the door and use the six screws supplied to secure the
panel to the door.
NOTE: The door panel cannot exceed 12 pounds.
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ADJUSTING THE DOOR SPRINGS
Before you push the dishwasher into the cabinet opening, test
the door to make sure it stays in place at any angle. If it tends
to fall down, pull out the machine and adjust the tension of the
door springs on the sides of the machine by moving them one
hole farther back.
Locating the Connections
1. Review dimensions in Figure 2 to locate dishwasher's drain,
water, and electrical connections.
2, All utilities must be routed in shaded area in the Figure 2.
IMPORTANT: Disconnect power before starting installation.
Note: Locate the electrical supply and dishwasher's electrical
junction box on right underside of unit behind kickplate
assembly. See Figure 5. Determine where you will connect
to hot water supply. Review Figure 5 and note the location of
water inlet valve. Determine where you will connect the drain
hose.
3. CutaccesshoiesfortheEiectdcaI, WaterandDrainhosesintbe
shaded areas as shown in Figure 2,
4. The dishwasher operates on a 120 volt, 60 Hz electrical supply.
Provide a separate circuit with a fuse or circuit breaker rated for
at least 15 amps (20 amps if connected with disposer) but not
more than 20 amps.
5. PUll electrical cable through hole into installation area.
6. Be sure water inlet valve is protected from freezing. If valve
freezes and ruptures, flooding may occur.
7. Determine amot.mt of tubing needed to connect hot water supply
to the uniPs water inlet valve. Extra hose length is necessary.
High-pressure and high-temperature Stainless Flexible hose with
a minimum inner diameter of '/g' may be used. A shut-off valve
inWalled outside dishwasher cabinet is best.
8, Route water supply line intoinstalia6on area.
9. Stand dishwasher back updght for further instaliaOon.
IMPORTANT: Incoming hot water temperature should be at
least 120°F (49°C). Water pressure should be between
20-90 psi,
(Not Included)
Fig.re 5
Brass Elbow Electrical Line
(Not Included)
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Property Damage
Do not use the furnished drain hose or a rubber garden hose
for the water su pply line, Either of these hoses can burst,
Flooding may occur and cause property damage.
End Storage Location
NOTE: Pull the hose from "End Storage Location" side.
See images below to connect the Drain Hose.
l. Take drain Hose out of dishwasher and find the end that
doesn't have the black rubbe r material.
2. Use only the spring clamp that is provided in the accessory
kit, place spring clamp over one of the hoses. See Image
Below.
Hose Attached
To Dishwasher
Hose Shipped
Inside Dishwasher
3. Take the plastic side of the drain hose and insert it into the
hose that is already attached to the dishwasher make sure
hose ends are flush against each other. See image below.
4. Secure the spring clamp 1/8" from large end of black hose to
the plastic side that was inserted for best sealing resuns.
See Image Below.
Plastic Ends
of Hoses
Flush
Hose Attached
Tighten Spring Clamp