Amana W10245579A - Manuel (Page 3)

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You need to:
■ Slowly open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear
of the dishwasher. Remove shipping materials. Close
dishwasher door. Latch the dishwasher door closed.
■ Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
■ Install this dishwasher as specified in these instructions.
■ Have everything you need to properly install dishwasher.
■ Contact a qualified installer to ensure that dishwasher is
installed to meet all electrical and plumbing national and local
codes and ordinances.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Tools Needed
Parts Needed
NOTES:
■ Parts available for purchase in plumbing supply stores.
■ Check local codes.
■ Check existing electrical supply. See “Electrical
Requirements.”
Parts Supplied
Check that all parts are included.
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Failure to meet codes and ordinances could lead to fire or
electrical shock.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
■ Grounded electrical supply required
■ Contact a qualified installer to ensure that the dishwasher is
installed to meet all electrical and plumbing national and local
codes and ordinances.
■ Install the dishwasher as specified in these instructions.
■ Have everything you need to properly install dishwasher.
■ Keep water lines leading to the dishwasher from freezing to
avoid damage to the dishwasher. Damage from freezing is not
covered by the warranty.
■ This dishwasher is manufactured for indoor use only.
■ Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where
they can interfere with or contact the dishwasher motor or
legs.
■ The location where the dishwasher will be installed must
provide clearance between motor and flooring. Motor should
not touch the floor.
■ Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring.
Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
WARNING
■ Pliers
■ Phillips screwdriver
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ ³⁄₁₆" and ¼" nut drivers or
hex sockets
■ Measuring tape or ruler
■ 10" adjustable wrench
(opens to 1
¹⁄₈" [2.9 cm])
■ Utility knife
■ Flashlight
■ Shallow pan
■ Bath towel
■ Wood block
■ ⁵⁄₈" open-end wrench
■ Level
■ Cordless drill
(new installations only)
■ ¹⁄₂", ³⁄₄" and 1½" hole
saw bits
(new installations only)
■ Small tubing cutter
(new installations only)
■ Wire stripper
(new installations only)
■ 90º elbow fitting with ³⁄₈"
N.P.T. external threads on
one end
NOTE: The other end
must fit your water supply
line.
■ UL-listed/CSA-approved
twist-on wire connectors
sized to connect
household wiring to
16-gauge wiring
■ Plumber’s tape or pipe
joint compound
■ Copper tubing ( ³⁄₈" O.D.
suggested) or flexible
braided water supply line
■ Direct Wire Connection
Only: UL-listed/CSA-
approved conduit
connector to fit
⁷⁄₈"
(2.2 cm) hole
(see “Electrical
Requirements”)
■ Power Supply Cord
Connection: UL-listed
power supply cord kit
(Part Number 4317824)
marked for use with
dishwashers
(see “Electrical
Requirements”)
A. Sound seals (on some models) (2)
B. Countertop mounting screws (2)
C. Mounting screws (8)
D. Toekick panel seal
(on some models)
E. Mounting strips (2)
F. Large drain hose clamp
B
C
D
E
A
F