FORZA FD24DI Dishwasher Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Dishwasher
FD24DI

FD24DI Dishwasher

Before You Begin
Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT
The dishwasher MUST be installed to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is required. If you received a damaged dishwasher you should immediately contact your dealer or builder.

IMPORTANT
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions for the consumer’s and local inspector’s use.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions with your Owner’s Manual for future reference.
• Skill Level – Installation of this dishwasher requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Appliance Warranty.
• Completion Time – 1 to 3 Hours. New installations require more time than replacement installations.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS shown throughout these instructions. While performing installations described in this booklet, gloves, safety glasses or goggles should be worn.

WARNING
To reduce risk of electrical shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation.

Installation Preparation

Parts Supplied

• Four flat head wood screws to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop (in literature package)
• Screw type hose clamps and one drainhose.
• 2 top mounting clips.

Materials You Will Need:

• Ferrule, compression nut and 90° Elbow (3/8”NPT external thread on one end, opposite end sized to fit water supply)
• Thread seal tape
• UL Listed wire nuts (3)

Materials For New Installations Only:

• Air gap for drain hose, if required
• Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable
• Electrical cable or power cord, if applicable
• Screw type hose clamps
• Strain relief for electrical connection.
• Hand shut-off valve
• Water line 3/8” min. copper
• Coupler for extending drain line, if applicable

Tools You Will Need:

• Phillips head screwdriver
• 6” Adjustable wrench
• Level
• Carpenter’s square
• Measuring tape
• Safety glasses
• Flashlight
• Bucket to catch water when flushing the line
• Gloves
• 1/4” & 5/16” Nutdriver

For New Installations Only:

• Tubing cutter
• Drill and appropriate bits
• Hole saw set

• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no more than 10 feet in length for proper drainage.
• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24” deep. The opening should be 35” max. height.

CLEARANCES:
When installed into a corner, allow 2” min. clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall or other appliances. Allow 25-5/8” min. clearance from the front of the dishwasher for door opening. Figure B

Drain Requirements

• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.
• Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the dishwasher drain hose.
• Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an air gap (not supplied) or 32” minimum high drain loop, depending on local codes and ordinances to prevent back flow into the dish washer.
• Air gap must be used if waste tee or dispose connection is less than 18” above the footer to prevent siphoning.

Drain Preparation
The type of drain installation depends on answers to the following questions:

• Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
• Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than 18” above the floor?
• Will installation have a drain loop less than 32” above floor?

If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES, Method 1 Must be used. Otherwise either Method 1 or Method 2 may be used. Figure C or Figure D.

Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

Method 2 – High Drain with Waste Tee Disposer
Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside of countertop.

Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to manufacture’s instructions.
CABINET PREPARATION

• Drill a 1-1/2” dia. hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.

CAUTION: An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected to waste tee or disposer lower than 18” above the floor.
Failure to provide drain connection height with air gap or 32” minimum, high drain loop will result in improper draining of the dishwashers.

Prepare Electrical Wiring

WARNING
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.

Electrical Requirements

• This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz., and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above require ments, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.

Grounding Instructions – Cable Direct
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and be connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. Grounding Instructions – Power Cord
Models This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

WARNING
The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualifi ed electrician or service representative if you are in doubt that the appliance is  properly grounded.

Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing

• The wiring may enter the opening from either side, rear or the fl oor within the shaded area.

• Cut a 1-1/2” max. dia. hole to admit the electrical cable.
  The hole must be free of sharp edges. If the cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a bushing.

• Cable direct connections may pass through the same hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient. If cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a bushing. NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass through a separate hole.

Electrical Connection to Dishwasher
Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher.

• For cable direct connections the cable must be routed as shown in Figure E. Cable must extend a minimum of 24” from the rear wall.
• For power cord connections, install a 3-prong grounding type receptacle. The power-supply receptacle for the appliance shall be installed in a cabinet or on a wall adjacent to the undercounter space in which the appliance is to be  installed.

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

• The line may enter from either side, rear or floor within the shaded area shown in Figure F.
• The line may pass through the same hole as the electival cable and drain hose. Or, cut an additional 1-1/2”dia. hole to accomodate the water line. If power cord with plug is used, water line must not pass through cord hole.

WATER LINE CONNECTION

• Turn off water supply.
• Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location, such as under the sink. (Optional, but strongly recommended and may be required by local codes.)
• Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher. Install the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8” O.D. copper tubing. Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend forward at least 18” from rear wall.
• Adjust water heater for 120° F to 150° F temperature.
• Flush water line to clean out debris.
• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120PSI.

CAUTION
Opening the door will cause the dishwasher to tip forward.
Do not open the door until you are ready to install the dishwasher. If it is necessary to open the door, hold the top of the dishwasher securely with one hand and hold the door with the other hand.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Locate and set aside the package containing 2 phillips head countertop mounting screws and 2 additional toekick screws (located in the literature package.)

STEP 1: Check Door Balance
To check the door balance, hold the top of the dishwasher firmly.

• Open the door slowly, if the door drops when released increase spring tension. If the door closes when released decrease tention.
• Adjust both door springs to the same tension.
• Continue moving the spring pin until door is balanced.

STEP 2: Adjust Leveling Legs

• Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it on its back.
• Measure installation height and dishwasher height.
  Extend leveling legs out from the dishwasher base, 1/4” less installation height.

STEP 3: Remove Toekick

• Remove the 2 toekick screws. Lift off the 1 piece toekick.

STEP 4: Install Power Cord

• Skip this step if dishwasher will be direct wired. Use power cord kit. The power cord and connections must comply with local codes and ordinances.

• Recommended power cord length is 54” min. – 64” max.

• Connecting incoming power cord white (or ribbed) to dishwasher white, black (or smooth) to black and ground to dishwasher green wire. Use cUL/UL listed wire nuts of appropriate size.

• Replace junction box cover. Be sure wires are not pinched under the cover.

STEP 5: Install 90 Elbow

• Wrap 9° elbow with thread seal tape. Do not use plumber’s putty.

• Install a 90° elbow onto the water valve.

• Do not over tighten 90° elbow water valve bracket could bend or water valve fitting could break.

• Position the end of the elbow to face the bottom right of the dishwasher.

STEP 6: Install Drain Hose

• Install the screw type hose clamps to the drain hose
• Install the drain hose to the drain hose installation hose, then tighten the screw type hose hole.

STEP 7: Insert Drain Hose Through Cabinet
Upright the dishwasher and position in front of the opening. Insert drain hose into cabinet wall hole. If a power cord is used, guide the end through a separate hole.

TIP: Position water line and house wiring on the floor to avoid interference with base of dishwasher.

STEP 8: Slide Dishwasher Partially into Cabinet
DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT PANEL WITH KNEES. DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.

• Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time.

• As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening under the sink. Stop pushing when the dishwasher is a few inches forward of adjacent cabinetry.

• Make sure drain hose is not kinked under the dishwasher and there is no interference with the water line and wiring or any other component.

STEP 9: Position Dishwasher Under Countertop

• Check to be sure that wires are secure under the dishwasher and not pinched or in contact with door springs or other dishwasher components.
  TIP: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It should be positioned so it is not bunched up or interfering with door springs. Check by opening and closing the door.

• Push dishwasher into cabinet. The front corners of the dishwasher door should be flush with cabinet doors. Be careful not to dent font panel with knees or damage countertop or cabinets with dishwasher parts.
  

STEP 10: Position Dishwasher Under Countertop

IMPORTANT: DISHWASHER MUST BE LEVEL FOR PROPER DISH RACK OPERATION AND WASH PERFORMANCE.

• Place level on door and rack track inside the tub as shown to check that the dishwasher is level.
• Level the dishwasher by adjusting the four leveling legs individually.
  

TIP: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It should be positioned so it is not bunched up or interfering with door springs. Check by opening and closing the door.

STEP 11: Secure Dishwasher to the Countertop
For countertops made of wood or that will not be damaged by drilling, use Method 1. For countertops made of granite, marble, or other materials that could be damadged by drilling, use Method 2.

METHOD 1

1. Use longer brackets.
2. Insert the installation brackets into the slot.
3. Bend the brackets to secure them to the dishwasher tub.
4. Using the provided screws,secure the dishwasher to the countertop through the holes in the bracket.

METHOD 2

1. Open the door remove the tub cap on both sides of the tub.
2. Driver a wood screw through the dishwasher side holet and into the cabinet frame.
3. Reinstall the plastic caps.

Important
Drive screws straight and flush. Protruding screw heads will scratch the top of the control panel and can interfere with door closing. If the gap is less than 10 mm between control panel and the screws, suggest to chose method 2 .
STEP 12: Connect Water Supply
Connect water supply line to 90° elbow.

1. Slide compression nut, then ferrule over end of water line.
2. Insert water line into 90° elbow.
3. Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with compression nut.

Important
Check to be sure that door spring does not rub or contact the fill hose or water supply line. Test by opening and  closing the door. Re-route the lines if a rubbing noise orinterference occurs.

STEP 13: Connect Drain Line
FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.
The drain hose molded end will fi t 5/8”, 3/4” or 1” diameter connections on the air gap, waste tee or disposer.
Cut on the marked line as required  for your installation.

• If a longer drain hose is required, add up to 42” of length for a total of 10 ft. to the factory installed hose. Use 5/8” or 7/8” inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect the two hose ends. Secure the connection with hose clamps.

• Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee or disposer with clamps.
  NOTE
  Total drain hose length must not exceed 10 feet for proper drain operation.

Drain Line Installation
FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.

• Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer using either previously determined method.

METHOD 1 – Air gap with waste tee or disposer

METHOD 2 – High drain loop with waste tee or disposer

Important

When connecting drain line to dis poser, check to be sure that drain plug has been removed.
DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
TIP: Avoid unnecessary service call charges. Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching dishwasher  drain hose to the disposer.

STEP 14: Connect Power Supply
SKIP THIS STEP IF EQUIPPED WITH POWER CORD.
Verify that power is turned off at the source.

• Remove junction box cover “A”.
• Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black and green) with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher wires through the small hole in the junction box “B”.
• Secure house wiring to the bottom of the junction box with a strain relief “C”.
• Use wire nuts to connect incoming ground to green, white to white and black to black “D”.
• Replace junction box cover “E”. Check to be sure that wires are not pinched under the cover.

Warning
If house wiring is not 2-wire with ground, a ground must be provided by the installer. When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use cUL/UL Listed anti- oxidant compound and aluminum to-copper connectors

STEP 15: Pre-Test Checklist
Review this list after installing your dishwasher to avoid charges for a service call that is not covered by your warranty.

• Check to be sure power is OFF.
• Open door and remove all foam and paper packaging
• Locate the Owner’s Manual in the literature package.
• Read the owner’s manual for operating instructions.
• Check door opening and closing. If door does not open and close freely or tends to fall, check spring adjustments. See Step 1.
• Check to be sure that wiring is secure under the dishwasher, not pinched or in contact with door springs or other components. See Step 9.
• Check door alignment with tub. If door hits tub, evel dishwasher. See Step 10.
• Pull lower rack out, about half way. Check to be sure it does not roll back or forward on the door. If the rack moves, adjust leveling legs. See Step 10.
• Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits cab inet, reposition or relevel dishwasher. See Step 10.
• Verify water supply and drain lines are not kinked or in contact with other components. Contact with motor or dishwasher frame could cause noise. See Step 8.
• Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verify water temperature. Incoming water temperature must be between 120°F and 150°F. A minimum of 120°F tem perature is required for best wash performance. See “Prepare Hot Water Line,” page 5.’
• Add 2 litres of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to lubricate the pump seal.
• Turn on water supply. Check for leaks. Tighten con nections if needed.
• Remove protective fi lm if present from the control panel and door.

STEP 16: Dishwasher Wet Test

• Turn on power supply (or plug power cord into outlet, if equipped).
• Turn on your dishwasher (please refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions).
• Close door, select RINSE ONLY cycle and press START/CANCEL.
• Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher If water does not enter the dishwasher check to be sure that water and power are turned on.
• Check for leaks under the dishwasher If a leak is found, turn power supply off, then tighten connections. Restore power after leak is corrected.
• Check for leaks around the door A leak around the door could be caused by door rubbing or hitting against adjacent cabinetry. Reposition the dishwasher if neces- sary. See Step 9.
• When the dishwasher is draining, check the drain lines. If leaks are found, turn power off at the breaker and correct plumbing as necessary. Restore power after corrections are made. See Step 12.
• Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water has drained. If not, check that disposer plug has been removed and/or air gap is not plugged. See Step 13. Also check drain line for kinking.
• Run the dishwasher through another fill and drain cycle. Check for leaks and correct if required.

STEP 17: Replace Toe Kick

STEP 18: Literature
Be sure to leave complete literature package and installation instructions with consume

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