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¾ Connect Power Supply
• Remove junction box cover.
• Secure house wiring to the back of the junction box with
a strain relief.
• Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black and
green) with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher wires
through the small hole in the junction box. Use wire nuts
to connect incoming ground to green, white to white and
black to black.
• Replace junction box cover. Check to be sure that wires
are not pinched under the cover.
WARNING: If house wiring is not 2-wire with ground, a ground must be provided by the installer. When
house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use UL listed anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-to-copper
connectors.
¾ Pre-Test Check List
Review this list after installing your dishwasher to avoid charges for a service call that is not covered by
your warranty.
• Check to be sure power is OFF.
• Open door and remove all foam and paper packaging.
• Read Operating Instructions.
• Check door opening and closing. If door does not open and close freely or tends to fall, check
spring cable routing.
• Check to be sure that wiring is secured under the dishwasher, not pinched or in contact with door
springs or other components.
• Check door alignment with tub. If door hits tub, level dishwasher.
• Pull lower rack out, about half way. Check to be sure it does not roll back or forward on the door.
If the rack moves, adjust leveling legs.
• Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits cabinet, reposition dishwasher.
• Check that door spring does not contact water line, fill hose, wiring or other components.
• Verify water supply and drain lines are not kinked or in contact with other components. Contact
with motor or dishwasher frame could cause noise.
• Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verify water temperature. Incoming water temperature must
be between 120ºF and 150ºF. 120ºF minimum temperature is required for best wash
performance.
• Add 2 quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to lubricate the pump seal.
• Turn on water supply. Check for leaks. Tighten connections if needed.
• Remove protective film (if present) from the control panel and door.
¾ Dishwasher Wet Test
• Turn on power supply.
• Turn the dial to the NORMAL wash position.
• Latch door
• Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher. If water does not enter the dishwasher, check
to be sure that water and power is ON.
• Check for leaks under the dishwasher. If leak is found, turn power supply off, then tighten
connections. Restore power after leak is corrected.
• Check for leaks around the door. A leak around the door could be caused by door rubbing or
hitting against adjacent cabinetry. Reposition the dishwasher if necessary.
• The dishwasher will drain about 5 minutes after the first fill. Check drain lines. If leaks are found,