User manual LG LD-14AW3

[. . . ] · Locate dishwasher where there is easy access to drain, water, and electrical lines. The best location is on either side of the kitchen sink for access to existing plumbing and ease in loading dishes. · Electrical, water, and drain connections are not the same for all age, brands, or models of dishwashers. · A 15-20 amp, grounded, 120 volt AC only, electrical supply is required. [. . . ] See Figure 1. 2 Electric Shock Hazard Electrical, water, and drain lines must be confined to shaded areas in Figure 2. Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or electric shock. Remove two (2) screws at front of the kickplate assembly using a #2 Phillips screw driver. NOTE: If dishwasher is installed at end of a cabinet line, sides and back must be fully enclosed. NOTE: You can order a Cabinet Seal Kit (Kit # 154528701) by contacting your dealer or parts supplier. This kit provides a seal between the unit and cabinets once installation is complete. (This kit is included on select models). Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious injury. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the outer door for installation. You can find directions for removing door in Step 10. Kickplate Assembly Adjustable Toeplate Connections For Electrical, Water, and Drain Installation Tips Tools and Materials Needed for Installation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Drill, Electric Driver, Socket 5/32", 1/4" , 5/16" Flaring Tool / Tube Cutter (for copper tubing) Flashlight Level Pipe Joint Compound (for iron pipe plumbing) or Pipe Thread Tape (for sealing threads) Pliers Safety Glasses Saw, Keyhole or 1/2", 11/2" to 2" Hole Cutters Screw Drivers, Slotted and #2 Phillips (magnetic tip preferred) Tape, Electrical or Duct Tape, Measuring Wire Stripper or Utility Knife Wrench, Hex-end Wrenches, 2 Adjustable (for copper tubing) or 2 Pipe wrenches (for iron pipe plumbing) 1 Water Inlet Valve Bottom Screws IMPORTANT: Do not cross drain, water, and electrical lines in front of dishwasher motor or frame. Locating the Connections 1. Review dimensions in Figure 3 to locate dishwasher's drain, water, and electrical connections. All connections must be made in shaded area in Figure 2. Kickplate (Insulation available some models) Figure 3 Figure 1 Left Side 25 Front 24 3. Locate water inlet valve behind kickplate on bottom left underside of unit. Wrap 90° elbow (not included) with pipe thread tape (or apply joint compound) and thread it into water inlet valve. The kit utilizes the front frame of the dishwasher to secure the unit to the cabinet or partitions. Appearance of console and door may vary from your model. Property Damage Do not solder within 6" of the water inlet valve. Inside junction box, attach ground wire under head of grounding screw and tighten. Connect incoming black lead to dishwasher's black lead and incoming white lead to dishwasher's white lead with wire nuts or other suitable connectors, (not included). Unlatch door and open while supporting outer door on both sides at bottom to keep in place. Align screw holes and replace screws. 32" /32" Socket 5 32" /32" Socket 5 Be sure the dishwasher is placed where the water inlet valve will be kept from freezing. If the valve freezes, it may rupture and flooding may occur. Installing Wood Panel Removing & Replacing Door 10 Checking the Installation check these items: q Drain hose is assembled to drain pump. 11 Water Line 16" /16" Wrench 15 Front Leveler Figure 8 1. Flush water line before connecting it to water inlet valve to prevent early clogging of filter screen. Open water supply valve for a few seconds and let water drain into a pan. Turn off water supply at shut-off valve. Conduit Connector (not included) Ground Wire Rear Leveler Figure 11 Through Wall Through Cabinet White Wire to White Wire (Neutral) Black Wire to Black Wire (Hot) Through Floor 2. While firmly pulling water supply line into 90° elbow, tightly connect water supply to water inlet valve. Supply line must be free of kinks, scales, chips, and lubricants. Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before beginning installation. [. . . ] Do not connect hose to horizontal pipe between sink drain and disposer. Electric Shock Hazard Make sure electrical power has been disconnected at fuse box or circuit breaker box. The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system. The equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the appliance's equipment grounding terminal or lead. [. . . ]