18inch Built-In Dishwasher

Installation Instruction

SD-9252W

SD-9252SS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Note to Installer

Be sure to leave these instructions for the consumers and local inspectors use.

Note to Consumer

Keep these instructions with your Owners Manual for future reference.

Skill level

I

nstallation of this dishwashers require basic mechanical and electrical skills. Improper installation can result in product failure which is not covered under the Product

Warranty.

IMPORTANT

The dishwasher must be installed to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is required.

Before You Begin--

Examine the dishwasher carefully, if the product is damaged, you should immediately contact your dealer.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read carefully all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in this instructions which will guarantee your safety.

CONTENTS

Material You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Unit Dimensions . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Prepare the Location . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Corner Installation . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Ways of Drain Connections . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Prepare Electrical Wiring . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Electrical Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Prepare Water Line . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Adjust Door Balance . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Remove Toekick . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Install Power Cord . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Position Water Line and House Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Insert Drain Hose through Cabinet and Connect Water Line

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Slide Dishwasher into Cabinet . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Level Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Position Dishwasher, Secure to Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connect Water Supply . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connect Drain Line

Pre-Test Check List . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Dishwasher Wet Test

Replace Toekick

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Literature . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation Preparation

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UNIT DIMENSIONS

18 "

23 "

33 ~35 "

Installation Preparation

DEPTH: 23"(580mm)

WIDTH: 18"(450mm)

HEIGHT: 33"~35"

(840~890mm)

DRAIN CONNECTIONS

The type of drain installation depends on the answers to the following questions:

• Is air gap required by local codes and ordinances?

• Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than 18”

above the floor?

If both answers are YES, use method A or B. Otherwise choose C or D.

A) air gap with waste tee

Figure 1

PREPARE THE LOCATION

The dishwasher should be installed near a sink for water supply connection and proper drainage.

A build-in dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.

Figure 4

B) air gap with disposer

Area of Pipe or wires

"

Underside of

Countertop to Floor

Area of Plumbing and

Electric Service

Min. 24 "

6 "

Min. 18 "

Floor must be Even

With Room Floor

Figure 2

DEPTH: 24"(610mm)

WIDTH: 18"(460mm)

HEIGHT: 33"~35-1/2"(840~900mm)

CORNER INSTALLATION

When installed into a corner, allow 2” minimum clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall or other appliances. Allow 22" clearance from the front of the dishwasher for door opening.

22 "

Minimum Clearance 2” Figure 3

2

C) waste tee

Figure 5

18"

Min.

D) disposer

Figure 6

18"

Min.

Figure 7

Installation Preparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

WARNING!

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY:

Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation. Do not use an extension cord or adapter

plug with this appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS--Power Cord Models

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of

electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate

outlet that is installed in an accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING!

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock .Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt wether the appliance is properly grounded. Do you modify the plug provided with the appliance; If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS--Cable Direct

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system ,or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on appliance.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT

This dishwasher is designed for operation on an adequately wired individual 120VAC, 60HZ, and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.

If the electric supply does not meet the above specifications, contact a licensed electrician before proceeding.

Your dishwasher circuit should not be used for any other appliance while the dishwasher is in operation. The dishwasher requires the full capacity of the circuit.

If the wall socket used for the dishwasher is controlled by a switch, turn off the switch before installation.

Alternate

Receptacle

Location

10 "

6"

10 "

Receptacle

Location

Area

6"

1-1/2" Dia. Hole (Max.)

3" from

Cabinet

24" from Wall

1 The power-supply socket for the appliance shall be installed in a cabinet or on a wall adjacent to the undercounter space in which the appliance is to be installed.

2

3

There shall be an opening through the partition

between the compartments specified in 1 that is large enough for the attachment plug to pass through.

The longest dimension of the opening shall not be

more than 38mm.

The edges of the opening specified in 2 shall, if the partition is wood, be smooth and rounded, or, if the partition is metal, be covered with an edge protector provided for this purpose by the manufacturer; and

4 Care shall be exercised, when the appliance is

installed or removed, to reduce the likelihood of damage to the power-supply cord.

Figure 8

Ground

Black

White

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher.

For cable direct connections the cable must be routed as shown. Cable must extend a minimum of 24” from the rear

wall. For power cord connections, install a 3-prong grounding type receptacle in the sink cabinet rear wall, 6” min.

and 16”max. From the opening, 6”to 16” above the floor.

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Installation Instructions

PREPARE WATER LINE

The line may enter from either side, rear or floor within the shaded area.

The line may pass through the same hole as the electrical cable and drain hose. Or cut an additional hole of 1-1/2” max.

Note: Power cords with plug must pass through a separate hole.

ADJUST DOOR BALANCE

To check door balance, hold the top of the dishwasher firmly. Open the door slowly, if the door drops when released, increase spring tension. If the door closes when released, decrease tension.

Increase

Spring

Tension

Decrease

Spring

Tension

Hot

Shut-off

Valve

1-1/2" Dia.

Hole

5"

2"

From

Cabinet

4"

19" From Wall

Cabinet Face

2" From Floor

Figure 9

5"

4"

6"

WATER LINE CONNECTION

Note to Consumer

This dishwasher can use both hot or cold water.

* Turn off the water supply.

* Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible

location, such as under the sink. (Optional but

strongly recommended.)

* Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher.

Install the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8¡

O.D. Copper tubing. Route the line as shown and extend

forward at least 19” from rear wall.

* Flush water line to clean out debris.

* The water pressure must be 20-120 PSI.

Figure 10

ADJUSTMENT

If door does not open easily or falls too quickly, you should adjust the tension of door spring:

Pull the spring adjustment pin out of the holes, insert it in the next highest or lowest hole and test again.

Continue moving the spring pin until door is balanced.

REMOVE TOEKICK

Remove the two screws to remove toekick.

Figure 11

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Installation Instructions

INSTALL POWER CORD

Skip this step if dishwasher will be direct wired or has a factory installed power cord.

The power cord and connections must comply with the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local codes and ordinances.

Be sure power is turned off at the source.

A

Remove

Junction Box

Cover

C

Insert Power

Cord Wires Thru

Strain Relief and Tighten

Ground

1. Remove junction box cover.

2. Secure house wiring to the back of the junction

box with a strain relief.

3. Connect incoming power cord white (or ribbed) to

dishwasher white, black (or smooth) to black and

Ground to green wire. Use UL listed wire nuts of

appropriate size.

4. Replace junction box cover. Check to be sure

that wires are not pinched under the cover.

White

B

Check That White, Black and

Green Dishwasher Wires Are Threaded

Thru Small Hole in Bracket

D

Use UL Listed

Wire Nuts

Figure 12

Black

WARNING!

If house wiring is not 2-wire with ground, a ground must be provided by the installer . When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use UL Listed anti-oxidant compound and aluminum -to-copper Connectors

POSITION WATER LINE

AND HOUSE WIRING

Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor ofthe opening to avoid interference with base of

dishwasher and components under dishwasher.

INSERT DRAIN HOSE AND

CONNECT WATER LINE

Upright the dishwasher and position in the front of opening. Insert drain hose into cabinet wall hole.

If a power cord is used, guide the end through a separate hole.

6"

4" 5"

4"

Water

Line

House

Wiring

5" 4"

6"

Figure 13

5

Figure 14

Connect the water line of dishwasher into user water line.

Installation Instructions

SLIDE DISHWASHER INTO CABINET

DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT PANEL WITH KNEES.

DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.

Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time.

As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening under the sink. Stop pushing when the dishwasher is a few inches forward of adjacent cabinetry.

Make sure drain hose is not kinked under the dishwasher and there is no interference with the water line and wiring or any other component.

Figure 15

LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT– Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance.

* Place level on door and rack track inside the tub as shown to check that the dishwasher is level.

* Level the dishwasher by adjusting the four leveling legs.

* If adjustment to the right rear leveling leg is required, loosen junction box bracket screw and rotate bracket clockwise.

Turn Legs to Adjust

Figure 16

Check

Level

Front to Back

Figure 17

Check Level

Side To Side

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Installation Instructions

POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE TO CABINET

The dishwasher must be secured to the underside of countertop.

When secured, close dishwasher door and verify that gap between countertop and top of dishwasher door is at least 1/2”.

Secure dishwasher to wood countertop

Position dishwasher so that the door lines up with the front face of adjacent cabinets.

Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop with the 2 Phillips special head screws provided.

Figure 19

Brackets Wood Countertop

3/4"

IMPORTANT:

Check to be sure the dishwasher is centered in the opening and there is no interference with adjacent cabinets when opening or closing the door

Drive screws straight and flush. Protruding screw heads will scratch the top of the control panel and can interfere with door closing.

Brackets

Figure 18

CONNECT WATER SUPPLY

IMPORTANT– Check to be sure that dishwasher does not rub or contact the fill hose or water supply line. Test by opening and closing the door. Re-route the lines if a rubbing noise or interference occurs.

* Wrap 90º elbow with tread seal tape.

* Wrap 90º elbow onto the water valve.

* Do not over tighten the 90º elbow, water valve bracket could

bend or water valve fitting could break.

* Position the end of the elbow to face the left.

* Connect water supply line to 90º elbow.

If water supply line could not be connected to 90º elbow directly, slide ferrule against elbow and secure with compression nut.

90¡ Elbow

Hot Water

Supply Line

Thread Seal Tape

Water Valve

Bracket

Fill Hose

Figure 20

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Installation Instructions

CONNECT DRAIN LINE

FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.

If a longer drain hose is required, add up to 42” of length for a total of 10 ft. 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 hose clamps.

Hose Clamp

Coupler

Hose Clamp

Figure 21

* Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee or disposer with clamps.

NOTE: TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 10 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION.

* Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer using either previously determined method.

Method 1 --Air gap with waste tee of disposer

Figure 22--air gap with waste tee

Method 2 --Waste tee of disposer

Figure 23--air gap with disposer

18"

Min.

Figure 24--waste tee

IMPORTANT

If drain plug of disposer or waste tee has not been removed, the dishwasher will not drain.

8

18"

Min.

Figure 25--disposer

Remove

Hopper

Plug

Disposer

Figure 26

Waste tee

Installation Instructions

PRE-TEST CHECK LIST

Review this list after installation to avoid charges for a service call that is not covered by your warranty.

• Check to be sure power is OFF.

• Open door and remove all foam and paper packaging.

• Locate the owner’s manual in the literature package.

• Read the owner’s manual for operating instruction.

• Check door opening and closing. If door does not open

close freely or tends to fall, check spring adjustment.

• Check to be sure that wiring is secure under the

dishwasher, not pinched or in contact with door

springs or other components.

• Check door alignment with tub. If door hits the tub,

level the dishwasher.

• Pull lower rack out, about half way. Check to be sure

it does not roll back or forward on the door. If the rack

moves, adjust leveling legs.

• Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits cabinet,

reposition dishwasher.

• Check that door spring does not contact water line,

fill hose, wiring or other components.

• Verify water supply and drain lines are not kinked or

in contact with other components. Contact with motor

or dishwasher frame could cause noise.

• Add 1.5 quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher

to lubricate the pump seal.

• Turn on water supply. Check for leaks. Tighten

connections if needed.

DISHWASHER WET TEST

• Turn on power supply(or plug power cord into outlet,

if equipped).

• Start with normal wash.

• Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher.

If water does not enter the dishwasher, check to be sure

that water and power supply are turned on.

• Check for leaks under the dishwasher. If leak is found,

turn power supply off, then tighten connections. Turn

on power again after leak is corrected

• Check for leaks around the door. A leak around the door

could be caused by door rubbing or hitting against

adjacent cabinetry. Reposition the dishwasher if necessary.

• Check drain lines when draining. If leaks are found, turn

power off and correct as necessary.

• After the unit drains, open the door and make sure most

of the water has drained. If not, check that disposer plug

has been removed and/or air gap is not plugged.

• Let dishwasher turn through another fill and drain cycle.

Check again for leaks and correct as required.

REPLACE TOEKICK LITERATURE

Be sure to leave complete literature package and installation instructions with the consumer .

Figure 27

Align toe kick along the bottom edge - make sure it is against the floor. Replace the two screws.

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