Amana ADB1500ADS1 - Installation Manual

6 Drain Requirements ■ A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. If drain hose is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and detergent and fits the 1" (2.5 ...

7 Installation Instructions Prepare Cabinet Opening— Existing Utilities If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the “Install Drain Hose” section. If they do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in the “Prepare Cabinet Opening—New Utilities” section. Prepare...

8 Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth.Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with power supply cord kit. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from the right-hand side. Drill a 1 ¹⁄₂ " (3.8 cm) hole ...

9 Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using a connection configuration that is in compliance with local codes and ordinances. The water supply to the dishwasher should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. Slowly route water suppl...

11 Option D, No waste disposer – with air gap Prepare Dishwasher Using the precut slots in the insulation, fasten the insulation over the molded hooks on the tub. Be sure to fasten the insulation down on both sides of the tub. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until installed in cabinet ...

12 Using 2 or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn counterclockwise to unlock them. Remove panel. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Using a ¹⁄₄ " hex-head socket, nut driv...

14 Determine Cabinet Opening Your dishwasher has leveling legs. The following provides instructions to adjust the leveling legs to set the dishwasher to the correct height for your cabinet opening. Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be insta...

15 Built-up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than the cabinet opening's floor - for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into the cabinet opening - add shims as needed in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up to 33 ¹⁄₂ " (85.1 cm) below the countertop. NOTE: Shims must be se...

16 Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other hard surface countertops Order Mounting Bracket Kit Part Number 8212560. Prepare Water Supply Line Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the wa...

19 After hose is connected, remove towel. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to “Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening” section. Option B, Direct Wire: Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher ...

20 Connect wires black to black and white to white, using ULListed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included). Tighten strain relief screws to secure cable. Place wires inside terminal box. Insert tabs on left side of cover. Make sure wires are tucked inside box. Close cover ensuring wires...

21 Check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. If it does, adjust leveling legs. Open door and check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on both sides. If spacing is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Tighten bracket screws....

22 Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Reconnect Power Check Operation ■ Read the Dishwasher User Instructions that came with your dishwasher. ■ Check that all parts have been installed and no steps were s...