Frigidaire FPHD2491KF Installation Instructions (English)

Before You Begin

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.

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.

Installation Tips

1

Tools and Materials Needed for

Installation

(Not Included)

•

Drill, Electric

•

Driver, Socket

5

/

32

”,

1

/

4

”

,

5

/

16

”

•

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

”, 1

1

/

2

”

to 2” Hole Cutters

•

Screw Drivers, Slotted and #2 Phillips

(magnetic tip

preferred)

•

Tape, Electrical or Duct

•

Tape, Measuring

•

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)

•

Brass Elbow,

90° with a

3

/

8

” National Pipe Thread

•

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 4

)

•

Air Gap Kit (

See Step 4

)

All the parts can be found at local hardware, electrical and

plumbing supply stores.

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.

NOTE:

If dishwasher is installed at end of a cabinet, sides and

back must be fully enclosed.

4

Connections For Electrical,

Water, and

Drain

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

4.

Locate water inlet valve behind kickplate on bottom left

underside of unit.

See Figure 4

. The valve has a

3

/

8

” NPT female

fitting.

5.

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 left. To prevent bending

of bracket or breaking of valve, avoid overtightening.

See Figure 4.

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 using a #2

Phillips screw driver.

2.

Tilt and pull forward to remove see figure 1a.

NOTE:

It is not necessary to remove the outer door for installation.

Installation Preparation

2

junction box on right underside of unit behind kickplate

assembly.

See Figure 4.

Determine where you will connect

to hot water supply.

Review

Figure 4

and note the location of

water inlet valve. Determine where you will connect the drain

hose.

3.

Cut access holes for the Electrical, Water and Drain hoses in the

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 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

1

/

4

” may be used. A shut-off valve

installed

outside

dishwasher cabinet is best.

8.

Route water supply line into installation area.

9.

Stand dishwasher back upright for further installation.

IMPORTANT:

Incoming hot water temperature should be at

least 120°F (49°C).

Water pressure should be between

20–90 psi.

Property Damage

Do not use the furnished drain hose or a rubber garden hose

for the water supply line. Either of these hoses can burst.

Flooding may occur and cause property damage.

3

Roughing In


Observe all local codes and ordinances for

electrical and plumbing connections. All electrical

and plumbing work should be performed by

qualified 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 install unit

under a cooktop range. Damage to tub or other components will

occur.

2.

Floor should be flat and free of any obstruction.

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.

IMPORTANT:

Drain, water, and electrical lines should be

roughed-in before going any further.

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.

Dishwasher

Installation

Instructions


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

.

Printed in U.S.A.

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.

Figure 2

5

Leveling and Securing

Dishwasher within

Cabinets

Dishwasher Anchoring

5.

Choose one of the methods of attachment below to secure unit,

holes need to be pre-drilled using a #5 drill bit regardless of

the option chosen:

a.

Top Mount Cabinet Clips (Preferred Method of attachment)

b.

Side Mount Cabinet Clips (to be used when Side Mount

is not an available option)

CAUTION:

Use extreme care in mounting the dishwasher as

to not scratch, bump or otherwise damage the console or tub.

To install using Top Mount Cabinet Clips:

Depending on the depth of cabinet, the Top Mount

Clip have a break off point that can be removed if

necessary.

NOTE:

Install Top Mount Clips before unit is installed into the

cabinet.

Insert the installation brackets to the front

top slots of the dishwasher. (See image below)

To install the Side Mounting Clips.

Depending on space allowed in cabinet the Side Mounting

Clips can be installed with the holes for the screw up (preferred

method) or down as shown in the illustrations below.

NOTE: Install Side Mount Brackets before unit is installed into

the cabinet.

Insert the installation brackets to the side slots

of the dishwasher. (See image below)

Figure 1a

Cut Hazard

To prevent serious injury from sharp edges, wear work

gloves when handling, unpacking or disassembling unit.

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08/09

Figure 1b

3.

Remove two (2) screws at front of the kickplate brace using a

#2 Phillips screw driver.

Slide up and pull off.

Figure 4

W

ATER

L

INE

(N

OT

I

NCLUDED

)

E

LECTRICAL

B

OX

Figure 3

*D

IMENSIONS

DO

NOT

INCLUDE

INSULATION

1.

Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop

to floor.

2.

Move dishwasher to front of installation area.

3.

Loosen the rear leveling legs by turning counterclockwise.

9.

Check that dishwasher is level from side to side by

placing a level

against the top front section of the tub.

See Figure 5a.

6.

If levelers need to be removed, make sure that the floor is free of all

obstructions.

7.

Carefully place dishwasher inside cabinet area such that is

centered in opening.

Use caution when moving dishwasher to

prevent damage to cabinet, dishwasher and floor.

8.

Front of door needs to be even with the front of adjoining cabinets.

Front levelers should allow 5/16” below underside of countertop

to top of console.

Figure 5b

Figure 5a

10.

Check that the dishwasher is level from front to back by taking

out the lower rack, place level on the lower rack wheel support at

the bottom of the tub.

See Figure 5b.

11.

Adjust levelers up or down until dishwasher is level.

Holes need to be pre-drilled using a #5 drill to secure

unit.

12.

Screw mounting brackets firmly to cabinet

using screws

provided in literature packet.

See Image Below.

Figure 5c

Figure 5d

13.

Open the door remove the tub cap on both sides of the tub.

Install screw through the dishwasher side hole to the wall of

cabinet.

Reinstall tub cap.

14.

Open and close dishwasher door slowly. Ensure that there is

clearance to the console.

Adjust accordingly until door opens

and closes freely.

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