FRIGIDAIRE FFBD1821MB - Manual (Page 5)

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Installation Instructions
PREPARE HOT WATER LINE
• The line may enter from either side, rear or floor
within the shaded area shown in Figure F.
• The line may pass through the same hole as the
electrical cable and drain hose. Or, cut an additional
1-1/2” dia. hole to accommodate the water line.
If power cord with plug is used, water line must not
pass through power cord hole.
Water Line Connection
• Turn off the water supply.
• Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible
location, such as under the sink. (Optional, but
strongly recommended and may be required by local
codes.)
• 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 in Figure F and extend forward at least 18”
from rear wall.
• Adjust water heater for 120°F to 150°F temperature.
• Flush water line to clean out debris.
• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120
PSI.
CAUTION:
Opening the door will cause the
dishwasher to tip forward. Do not
open the door until you are
ready to install the dishwasher. If
it is necessary to open the door,
hold the top of the dishwasher
securely with one hand and hold
the door with the other hand.
• Open the door slowly, if the door drops when
released, increase spring tension. If the door closes
when released, decrease tension.
• Pull the spring adjustment pin out of the holes, insert
in the next highest or lowest hole and test again.
• Adjust both door springs to the same tension.
• Continue moving the spring pin until door is
balanced.
STEP 1 CHECK DOOR BALANCE
To check the door balance, hold the top of the
dishwasher firmly.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Locate and set aside the package containing
2 Phillips head countertop mounting screws
and 2 additional toekick screws (located in
the literature package).
Cabinet Face
Shut-off
Valve
3" From Floor
18" From Wall
4"
From
Cabinet
1-1/2" Dia.
Hole
Hot
Increase
Decrease
Figure F
Figure G