Frigidaire FPID2498SF Installation Instructions - Page 1

Dishwasher CD.808 936 695 Installation Instructions 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. 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 1 Parts Included: A B 2 2 C D x2 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 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 3/8" ( 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 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. Installation Preparation 2 NOTE: Put unit on its back being careful not to pinch the Water Drain Hose. 1. Remove two (2) screws at the front the kickplate assembly 2. Tilt and pull forward the kickplate to remove it. - see Figure 1. NOTE:It is not necessary to remove the outer door for installation. Figure 1 1 I Front 4 2334/ "(60,3 Figure 3 Closed 24W(61,5 cm) Open Door 50%"(127,6 cm) H 22W(57,1 cm rft n 33%" (86 cm) * Adjustable to 0 / 27%"(70,4 cm) () 35%" (90,8 cm)** el Lel sr- 0 S Open door to 90° I0 • e * ** Height only adjustable to 35 3/ 4" (90,8 cm) max when DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE INSULATION - Power supply/water installed in 35 3/ 4" (90,8 Cm) max standard cabinetry cutout. INSULATION BLANKET MAY BE COMPRESSED to 353/4" UPON INSTALLATION. inlet location 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 between the wall and the open door. 2. Floorshouldbe flat andfree ofanyobstruction. IMPORTANT: Drain, water, and electrical lines should be roughed-in before going any further. AWARNING 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 4 3. Locate water inlet valve behind kickplate on bottom left underside of unit. See Figure 4 The valve has a 3/4" ( 2 cm ) GHT Garden Hose Thread with 12 TPI. 4. 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 3 AWARNING 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. 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. 3W (8,89 cm) min.to 4W(11,43 cm) max. 90° 34" (86,36 cm) min. to 353/ 4" (90,8 cm) max. ** 24' (60,96 cm) min. 3" (7,6 cm) 7(r Electrical, water, and drain lines must be confined to shaded area. Preferred Drain Areas 3,, (7,6 cm) 90° 18" (45,7 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) **N0M 3534/ " (90,8 cm) max. height for / A4-0.7/ standard cabinetry cutout. (5/16" [0,8 cm] min. 1W (3,1 cm) clearance required from unit to \-4-mo\ 1" (2,5 cm) 21/ 4" (5,7 cm) underside of countertop.) 21/4"-0' (5,7 cm) 24" (61 cm) In! L. ki' Ci) 4+ Water line (Not Included) Brass Elbow (Not Included) Electrical Line Connections For Electrical, 4 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 A WARNING IMPORTANT: Disconnect ower before startin 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 cabinet within 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. Figure 5 NOTE: Install cabinet seal to dishwasher before placing it into the cabinet D D In, Leveling and Securing Dishwasher within Cabinets Figure 6 g E _ A 333/4" Adjustable to 353A" 1. Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor. 2. Move dishwasher to front of installation area. 3. Adjust the levelling legs. Dishwasher Anchoring 4. Choose one of the following methods of attachment below to secure the unit. For either top mount or side mount methods, use the (2) mounting clips provided and Pre-drill holes into the mounting surface using a 05 drill bit to prevent damage to the cabinetry or countertop. 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. Top Mount Option: a Note: Depending on the depth of the cabinet, the top mount clips have break off points which can be removed for a flush installation if necessary. B Option: a Side Mount Option: b Install Side Mount Brackets before units is installed into the cabinet. Insert screws into the front hole of the clips only. 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. A Option: b