KitchenAid 8564554 Dishwasher User Manual


 
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Option 2: Power supply cord method
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Check that power supply cord does not touch
dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub.
Connect to water supply
Helpful Tip:
Compression fittings:
a. Slide nut onto copper tubing about 1" (2.5 cm).
b. Slide ferrule onto the tubing. Do not position ferrule
on the end of the tubing.
c. Put the tubing into the elbow as far as it will go.
d. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut
onto the elbow threads. Be gentle when handling
and positioning the copper tubing, it bends and kinks
easily.
1. To prevent vibration during operation, route the water
supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher
base, frame or motor.
2. With copper tubing pushed into compression fitting as
far as it will go, use a wrench and tighten compression
fitting nut to elbow on water inlet valve.
3. Place paper towel under elbow. Turn on water supply
and check for leaks.
nut
ferrule
elbow
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
4. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Wrap
ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector
and under the washer.
5. Securely tighten ground connector. Do not untie knot in
the wires.
6. Tighten clamp connector or conduit connector screws.
7. Reinstall terminal box cover with wires inside terminal
box.
The cover must be outside the box on the left side.
8. Make sure no wires are pinched by cover.
ground wire
washer
ground
connector
ground wire
screws
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.