Whirlpool 801 Dishwasher User Manual


 
4
w Check that front leveling legs
are firmly against the floor. Align
dishwasher door with cabinet
doors, so that spacing is the same
on both sides.
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.
5
n
Open
dishwasher door
and remove all
shipping
materials.
Remove bottom
rack. Place a
newspaper, large
sheet of paper or a towel over
bottom of dishwasher to prevent
screws or other items from
dropping into the pump area
when securing dishwasher to
countertop.
screks No. IO x l/2”
Do Not drop screws
into tub.
6
n
The dishwasher
must
be
secured to countertop to prevent
tipping when dishwasher door is
opened.
Secure dishwasher to countertop
with two No. 10 x l/2” Phillips-head
screws from parts bag.
eaual
/
w Open dishwasher door
approximately 3” (8 cm) and
check for equal spacing between
inner door and tub sides. If
necessary, loosen screws that
fasten dishwasher to countertop
and shift tub. Tighten screws.
Remove newspaper or towel from
bottom of dishwasher.
8
n
Connect water pipe or tubing
directly to water inlet valve.
Do Not allow pipe or tubing to
cross in front of or contact
dishwasher motor or legs. Turn
water supply on and check for
leaks.
You may
have this
type drain
connector
ht
or this type.
L-shaped
9
n
Put spring-type drain hose
clamp over c&ri&tor. Push drain
hose onto connector. Use pliers to
open clamp over drain hose and
connector. Check that drain hose
is secure.
If screw-type clamp is used instead
of spring-type clamp, use a 5/l 6”
nut driver to tighten drain hose
securely to connector.
To minimize noise and vibration,
route drain hose to avoid contact
with door springs, motor, water line,
cabinet or flooring. Do Not run
drain hose over top of tub.
10
n
If colour Dane1 is to be
changed or custbm panels
installed, change panels now. See
‘To change door panel colour”
and ‘To change access panel
colour” sections, Pages 9-l 2.
11.
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Check dishwasher door for
proper
operation. Door should close easily
without slamming and should not
fall open or shut from its own
weight. If necessary, close door
and adjust both door springs by
moving end of springs to different
slots in the dishwasher base.
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