KitchenAid 97415 14 Dishwasher User Manual


 
Product Dimensions
Rear View
Side View
d- 26”
Personal Injury/Product Damage
Hazard
l Avoid opening dishwasher door
before dishwasher is installed.
l If dishwasher is to be installed
freestanding, not in a cabinet
enclosure, dishwasher must be
secured to the floor. (See
appropriate installation step.) The
dishwasher must be enclosed using
the appropriate kit. Check with your
local dealer for the kit required for
your installation.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury or
product damaqe.
- 20-314”
Floor Damage
Keep cardboard shipping base or
plywood under dishwasher until it is
installed or slide dishwasher onto
cardboard or hardboard before
moving across the floor.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
floor covering.
It is your responsibility to:
l Comply with the installation
specifications and dimensions.
l Properly install dishwasher.
. Make sure you have everything
necessary for proper installation.
l Contact a qualified installer to insure
that the electrical and plumbing
installations meet national and local
codes and ordinances.
l Provide a properly grounded outlet.
Important:
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
Corner location - 2” min. door
to cabinet or wall.
3;;-7,:.;
0
min. with
leveling
legs
removed.
h!ote:ll
Measure
from lowest
point of
underside of
countertop.
Cut 1” diameter water line
drain line, and power cord
openings within shaded area.
Grommet (Part
No. 302797)
required for
electrical hole cut
in metal cabinet.
- 23-112”
min. v
Unshaded area must be
free of$ipFh,“;es, and
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Electrical ground is required.
l Electrical wiring and components
must not contact any plumbing
materials or drain hose.
16”
dishwasher fill
valve location
Important: Observe all
governing codes and
ordinances.
l Electrical wiring, water supply line,
and drain line must not contact any
exposed terminals of the dishwasher
wiring.
l Plumbing and wiring should not
cross in front of motor or
dishwasher.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in electrical shock.
TI
8” 1
Fire Hazard
l Do Not install dishwasher over
carpeted flooring.
l Do Not pinch power supply cord or
kink power supply cable between
dishwasher and cabinet.
l Cabinet opening must completely
enclose sides, top and back of
dishwasher. A side panel and wood
top are available from your
KitchenAid dealer for installing the
dishwasher at the end of a cabinet.
Failure to do so may result in fire.
It is recommended that the electrical, drain
and water supply lines be located as close
to the rear wall as possible.
Check location where dishwasher will be
installed. Location must provide:
l Easy access to water, electricity and
drainage lines.
. Convenient loadin
is to the ri
ht or le
#
8
-the best position
of a sink.
l Openin
z
t
dishwas
at is square for proper
er operation and ap
earance.
l Cabinet front that is perpen icular to
8
floor.
l Protection so that water inlet valve and
drain cannot freeze.
l l/4” minimum clearance between
motor and flooring to prevent the motor
from overheating.
For installations where dishwasher will be
left unused and subjected to freezing
temperatures, see “Winterizing” section of
Use and Care Guide.
l
2 adjustable
wrenches for fittin
copper tubing; or 9
pipe wrenches for
c$;gn:‘zed or iron
l
bushing
l
1” drill bit or hole
saw
l
electric drill
l
electrical tape
l
flat-blade
screwdriver
l
grommet (metal
cabinets)
l
g/16” I.D. heat- and
detergent-resistant
hose and clamps; or
l
level
l
measuring tape
l
314” nut driver
or socket wrench
l
Phillips
screwdriver
l
pipe-joint
compound
l
pliers
l
shutoff valve
: ‘1’;T; NPT
sireet elbow
or 90”
compression
elbow with 318”
NPT at one end
for copper line
l
3/4” strain relief
l
supply line
fittings
l
tubing cutter
l
twist-on wire
connectors
l
wire cutters
l
drain hose
Product Damage
Protect dishwasher and water lines
leading to dishwasher against
freezing.
Failure to do so could cause inlet
valve, water lines and drain hose to
rupture. Such ruptures are not
covered by the warranty.
Proper electrical, drain and water supply
lines must be installed within shaded area
to prevent interference with dishwasher
cabinet or other components.
2 screws
Panel A