Whirlpool 3369088 - Manual (Page 2)

Before you start...
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Moke 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 electncol and
plumbing installalion meet national and
local codes and ordinances.
IMPORTANT: Observe all
governing codes and
ordinances.
DO NOT install dishwasher
over carpeted floor.
Proper electrical, drain and water
supply lines must be available or must
be installed as specified wilhin shaded
area. See Electrical, Woter ohd Drain
requirements. Plumbing and wiring
should not cross in front of motor or
dishwasher logs.
If plumbihg and electrical conneclions
are not installed, complete the
Electrical, Water ohd Drain Cohnections
Installation Instructions first.
Electrical ground
is required. See —
Electrical requirements.
Check location where dishwasher will
be installed. The location should
provide:
• Easy access to water, electricity
and drainage lines,
• Convenient loading — the best
position is left or right of kitchen sink.
• Opening that is square for proper
dishwasher operation and
appearance.
• Cabinet front that is perpendicular
to floor.
• Protection so that water inlet valve
and drain cannot freeze.
• 1/4" minimum clearance between
motor and flooring to prevent
motor overheating.
^WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
. Elecirical wiring and
components must not contact
any plumbing material or drain
hose.
• Cabinet opening must
completely enclose sides, top
and bock of dishwasher.
Failure to do so may result in
personal injury from exposed
wiring.
ACAUTION
Personal Injury
Avoid opening dishwasher door
before dishwasher is installed.
Dishwasher, before it is installed,
may tip over when door is opened
resulting in personal injury or
product damage.
Parts supplied
for installation:
Remove parts from bag, Check
that all parts were supplied.
Tools needed
for installation:
Electrical
requirements
AWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Electrical ground is required on
this appliance. Check with a
qualified electrician it you are in
doubt os to whether the
appliance Is properly grounded.
Improper connection ol the
equipment-grounding conductor
con result in electrical shock.
• Disconnect power to the junction
box.
Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death.
• This appliance must be
connected to o grounded,
metallic permanent wiring
system, or a grounding
connector should be connected
to the grounding terminal or wire
lead on the appliance.
Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death.
• Do Not hove
0
fuse in the neutral
or grounding circuit.
This could result in electrical
shock.
• Do Not use an extension cord
with this appliance.
Such use may result in a lire,
electrical shock or other personal
injury.
A 120-volt. 60 Hz. AC only, 15 or 20
ampere, fused electrical supply Is
required. Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended, ft Is
recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance be
provlded-
ff Is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to
contact a qualified electrician to
assure that the electrical installation
Is adequate ond Is In conformance
with the Notional Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70-latest editbn. and
local codes and ordinances.
The dishwasher can be connected
with flexible armored or non-metaiiic
sheathed copper cable (with
grounding wire).
A U.L-iisted strain relief or conduit
connector must be installed at each
end of the power supply coble (at
the dishwasher and at the junction
box). Wire sizes (COPPER WIRE
ONLY) must conform with the rating
of the dishwasher.
Local codes may loermlt the use of a
U.L-listed, flexible three-conductor
16-gauge cord terminated with a
three prong, grounding type plug.
The cord must meet the Notional
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 mast be plugged into a
mating three-prong grounding type
wall receptóle. Follow instructions
packaged with the flexible cord.
Panel A