FRIGIDAIRE FPID2495QF - Manual

Dishwasher
Installation Instructions CD.808 936 638
INSTALLER: Leave Installation Instructions with owner.
OWNER: Read your dishwasher Use and Care Manual. It contains
important safety information for operating this appliance. It also has
many suggestions for getting the best results from your dishwasher.
Before You Begin
Installation Preparation
NOTE: Put unit on its back being careful not to pinch the Water
Drain Hose.
1. Remove two (2) screws at the top the kickplate assembly
2. Tilt and pull forward the kickplate to remove it. - see Figure 1.
NOTE:lt is not necessary to remove the outer door for installation.
Figure 1
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Figure 3
Front Closed Open Door
Read all instructions before installing dishwasher.
For your safety, please read and observe all safety
instructions. This guide will help you anticipate drain, water, and
electrical connections, and help you select the best location for the
dishwasher.
The dishwasher is provided with water heating feature.
The dishwasher is intended for connection to hot water supply.
AWARNING
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.
AWARNING
Cut Hazard
To prevent serious injury from sharp edges, wear work
gloves when handling, unpacking or disassembling unit.
Installation Tips
Installation (Not included)
Drill, Electric
Driver, Socket 5/32". 1/4". 5/ie"
Flaring Tool /Tube Cutter (for copper tubing)
Flashlight
Level
Pipe Joint Compound (for iron pipe plumbing) or
Pipe Thread Tape (for sealing threads)
Pliers
Safety Glasses
Saw, Keyhole or 1/2 ", 1V2'' to 2" Hole Cutters
Screw Drivers, Slotted and 02 Phillips (magnetic tip
preferred)
Work gloves
Tape, Electrical or Duct
Measuring Tape
Wire Stripper or Utility Knife
Wrench, Hex-end
Wrenches, 2 Adjustable (for copper tubing)
or 2 Pipe wrenches (for iron pipe plumbing)
Parts You Will Need*(Not included)
• Drain Hose Clamp, 11/4" (3,1 cm) Diameter
• Brass Elbow, 90° with a 3/4" ( 0 2 cm )-11.5 NH to 3/s" ( 0 2 cm )
NPT Compression fitting
• Conduit Connector (UL Listed)
• Wire Nuts, three (3) for 12-14 gauge wire (UL Listed)
^If required:
• “Y” Branch Tailpiece and
Connector Kit (See Step 8)
• Air Gap Kit (See Step 8)
All the parts can be found at local hardware, electrical and
plumbing supply stores.
AWARNING
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Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or
circuit breaker box before beginning installation.
Failure to follow this warning could result in death
or serious injury..
Figure 5
NOTE: Install cabinet seal to dishwasher before placing it into
the cabinet
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Locate water inlet valve behind kickplate on bottom left underside
of unit. See Figure 4 The valve has a 3/4" ( 2 c m ) GHT Garden
Hose Thread with 12 TPI.
Connect the 90° elbow (not included) to water inlet valve. When
tightened, point elbow should point toward the left. To prevent bending
of bracket or breaking of valve, avoid overtightening.
See Figure 4.
Cabinet Preparation:
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 steam/moisture
damage.
Roughing In
AWARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Observe all local codes and ordinances for
electrical and plumbing connections. All electrical
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qualified persoris. Failure to follow this warning
could result in death or serious injury.
Figure 2
1 . Make sure your location has the correct drain, water, and
electrical outlets to make the connections. Do not install unit
under a cooktop range. Damage to tub or other components will
occur.
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 between the wall and the open door.
2. Floor should be flat and free of any obstruction.
IMPORTANT: Drain, water, and electrical lines should be
roughed-in before going any further.
AWARNING
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Dishwasher within Cabinets
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Electric Shock Hazard
Electrical, water, and drain lines must be confined
to shaded areas in Figure 2.
Electric conductors, water, and drain could be
damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
fire or electric shock.
Figure 6
NOTE: If dishwasher is installed at end of a cabinet, sides and
back must be fully enclosed.
Locating the Connections
1. Review dimensions in Figure 2 to iocate dishwasher’s drain,
water, and eiectricai connections.
2. All utilities must be routed in shaded area in the Figure 2
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IMPORTANT: Disconnect power before starting installation.
Note: Locate the eiectricai suppiy and dishwasher’s eiectricai
junction box on right underside of unit behind kickpiate
assembiy. See Figure 4. Determine where you wiii connect
to hot water supply. Review Figure 4 and note the location of
water iniet vaive. Determine where you wiii connect the drain
hose.
Cut access hoies for the Eiectricai, Water and Drain hoses in the
cabinet within the shaded areas as shown in Figure 2.
The dishwasher operates on a 120 voit, 60 Hz eiectricai 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.
Puii eiectricai cabie through hoie into installation area.
Be sure water iniet vaive is protected from freezing. If valve
freezes and ruptures, flooding may occur.
Determine amount of tubing needed to connect hot water supply
to the unit’s water inlet valve. Extra hose length is necessary
High-pressure and high-temperature Stainless Flexible hose with
a minimum inner diameter of I/4” may be used. A shut-off vaive
instaiied outside dishwasher cabinet is best.
Route water suppiy iine into instaiiation area.
Stand dishwasher back upright for further instaiiation.
IMPORTANT: Incoming hot water temperature should be at
least 120°F (49°C). Water pressure should be between 20-90 psi.
Dishwasher Anchoring
4. Choose one of the methods of attachment below to secure unit,
hoies need to be pre-driiled using a 05 drili bit regardiess of
the option chosen:
a. Side Mount Cabinet Clips (Preferred Method of attachment)
b. Top Mount Cabinet Clips (to be used when Side Mount
is not an availabie option)
CAUTION: Use extreme care in mounting the dishwasher as to not
scratch, bump or otherwise damage the console or tub.
To install the Side Mounting Clips.
Option: a Note: Install Side Mount Brackets before units is installed
into the cabinet. Insert screws into the front hole of the
clips oniy. Use extreme caution when attaching brackets to avoid
scratching to the dishwasher or the surrounding cabinets.
Depending on the depth of the cabinet, the clips have break
off points which can be removed for a flush installation if necessary.
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