Tools and Parts
Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting
installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with
any tools listed here.
All Installations
Tools needed:
*Must be the proper size to connect your household wiring
to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher
Other useful items you may need:
Parts supplied:
Make sure all these parts are included in the literature package.
Parts needed:
4 #10 x 1/2" wood screws (if installing custom front panels)
Wire stripper
Small
tubing cutter
Electric drill
with 1/2”, 3/4”
and 1 1/2” hole
saw bits
Pliers
UL listed or CSA
approved twist-on
wire connectors*
5/8” open-end
wrench
Small level
Utility knife
Phillips
screwdriver
Measuring tape
or ruler
10” adjustable wrench
that opens to
1.18” (2.9 cm)
Flat-blade
screwdriver
5/16” and 1/4”
nut drivers or
hex sockets
If installing custom front panels,
Torx T15 screwdriver
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
90° Elbow fitting with 3/8”
N.P.T. external threads (the
other end must fit your water
supply line)
Teflon
®
tape or pipe
joint compound
Drain hose
2 - Drain hose clamps
(1 large and 1 small)
2 - #10 x 1/2”
Phillips-head
screws
Green
Silver
Copper tubing (3/8”
O.D. suggested) or
flexible braided
water supply line
For Direct Wire:
use UL listed or
CSA approved
strain relief to
fit 7/8” (2.2 cm)
hole
See “Electrical Requirements” section
For Power Supply
Cord: use UL
listed power
supply cord kit
marked for use
with dishwasher
Flashlight
Bath towel
Wood block
Shallow pan
1 1/2”–2”
(38.1–5.0 cm)
Screw-type
clamps (3 max)
Masking or
duct tape
2 #8x1-3/8” Torx
®
T15 screws 4 #10x3/8” hex-head screws
Bottom sound pad (located
in lower rack)
Moisture barrier tape
Other parts you may also need:
NOTE:
Parts available for purchase in plumbing supply stores.
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See
“Electrical Requirements” section. It is recommended that
electrical connections be made by a licensed electrical installer.
In addition, for first-time installations
Tools needed:
Parts needed:
Additional parts supplied with top-venting models only:
Additional parts supplied with certain models only:
Make sure all these parts are included in the literature package.
If parts are not included, call 1-800-422-1230.
® Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company.
†® TORX is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.
