Amana W10245579A Dishwasher User Manual


 
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12. Repeat for the other side of the dishwasher.
13. Place the level against the top front opening of the tub.
14. Check that the dishwasher is level from side to side. If the
dishwasher is not level, adjust the front legs up or down until
the dishwasher is level.
Connect Dishwasher to Water Supply
1. Route the water supply line so that it does not touch the
dishwasher base, frame or motor.
2. Slide the nut onto the copper tubing about 1" (2.5 cm).
3. Slide the ferrule onto the copper tubing.
NOTE: Do not position ferrule on the end of the tubing.
4. Push the copper tubing into the elbow as far as it will go.
Avoid bending or kinking the copper tubing.
5. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the
elbow threads.
6. For flexible braided connection, secure the nut to the elbow
using a ⁵⁄₈" open-ended wrench or adjustable wrench.
NOTE: Do not use Teflon
®
tape with compression fittings.
7. Hold the 90º elbow fitting with one adjustable wrench and
tighten the nut with the second adjustable wrench or ⁵⁄₈" open-
ended wrench.
8. Place paper towel under the elbow.
9. Turn on the water supply.
10. Check for leaks.
Make Electrical Connections—Direct
Wire Method
Check "Electrical Requirements" before beginning.
Ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with all national and local codes and ordinances.
1. Route the direct wire so that it does not touch the dishwasher
motor or lower part of the dishwasher tub.
2. Pull the direct wire through the conduit connector in the
terminal box.
A. Nut
B. Ferrule
A
B
®Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont de Nemours and
Company.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground connector in
terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.