Frigidaire FPHD2491KF Installation Instructions (English) - Page 1

Dishwasher Installation Instructions Printed in U.S.A. 675000800908 08/09 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 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. Cut Hazard To prevent serious injury from sharp edges, wear work gloves when handling, unpacking or disassembling unit. 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", 11/2" 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. 2 Installation Preparation 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. Figure 3 *DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE INSULATION 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. 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. Leveling and Securing 5 Dishwasher within Cabinets 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. 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. Figure 5a Figure 5b Figure 1a 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. Figure 1b 4 Connections For Electrical, Water, and Drain 3. Remove two (2) screws at front of the kickplate brace using a #2 Phillips screw driver. Slide up and pull off. 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. 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 3 Electric Shock Hazard 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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) 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. 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) 14. Open and close dishwasher door slowly. Ensure that there is clearance to the console. Adjust accordingly until door opens and closes freely. 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 2 WATER LINE (NOT INCLUDED) Figure 4 ELECTRICAL BOX