Frigidaire FFBD2420UW - Installation Manual

Dishwasher

Installation

Instructions

INSTALLER:

Leave Installation Instructions with owner.

OWNER:

Read your dishwasher Use & Care Guide. It contains important

safety information for operating this appliance. It also has many suggestions

for getting the best results from your dishwasher. Keep these instructions with

your Use & Care manual for future reference.
If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are

responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting

facilities.

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 warranty.

Completion Time:

1 to 3 Hours. New installations require more time than

replacement installations.

Safety Precautions:

The following warnings, cautions, and the important

safety instructions DO NOT cover all possible conditions and situations that

may occur. It’s your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care

when installing, maintaining, and operating the dishwasher DO NOT attempt

to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in

this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger,

Warning, or Caution based on the risk type.

Printed in U.S.A.

P/N: A16308001 RevA (1811)

WARNING

Read and observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS shown throughout these

instructions before installing dishwasher. This guide will help you anticipate

drain, water, and electrical connections, and help you select the best location

for the dishwasher.

As with all equipment using electricity, water and moving parts, potential

hazards exist. To safely operate this appliance, become familiar with its

operation and exercise care when using it.

1

Before You Begin

WARNING

Install and store the dishwasher inside, away from exposure to weather.
DO NOT install the dishwasher in a location where the water may freeze (where

the temperature falls below 32°F (0°C). Frozen water in the hoses, pipes, or

other components may damage the dishwasher.

Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal

injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid

possible injury or death.

Safety Precautions: The following warnings, cautions, and the important safety

instructions do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.

It’s your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing,

maintaining, and operating the dishwasher DO NOT attempt to install or

operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this manual.

Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger, Warning, or

Caution based on the risk type.

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

Do not install the dishwasher on a carpet.

2

Preparing for Installation

Materials and Tools

Parts Supplied*

• Installation brackets (x2)
• ST3.5*9 screws (x2)

for installation bracket

• ST4*14 screws (x2)

for installation bracket

• Condensation strip
• Adjustment caps (x2)
• Cable tie for drain hose
• Adjustable toeplate

Parts Needed for Installation

(Not supplied)

• Twist on wire connectors (x3)
• Strain relief
• Tape (electrical tape and standard

duct tape)

• Hot water supply line
• 90° Elbow

• Tube fittings

• Air gap
• Rubber connector
• Hose clamp

• Power cable

(if not able to hard wire)

• PTFE thread seal tape or sealing

compound

Tools needed for installation

• Drill and appropriate bits
• Safety glasses
• Gloves
• Flashlight
• Adjustable wrench
• Wire stripper
• Pliers
• Nipper
• Measuring tape
• Pencil
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat screwdriver
• Tubing cutter
• Utility knife
• Hole saw set
• Level
• Torx

®

T20 driver

• Hex L-wrench set

Before starting the installation, prepare all the necessary tools and parts

required to install the dishwasher. This will save installation time and simplify

the installation process.

* Provided with the dishwasher. Check that all parts are present when

unpacking the dishwasher.

WARNING

TIP OVER HAZARD

• DO NOT use dishwasher until completely installed.

• DO NOT push down or place excessive weight on open door.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance information which is

important but not hazard-related.



NOTE

Water supply line, power cable and drain hose will run through the bottom

channels from the back to the front connections.

Enclosure dimensions



NOTE

This dishwasher is designed to be enclosed on the top and on both sides by

a standard residential kitchen cabinet unit. The installation enclosure must

be clean and free of any obstructions.

The enclosure must be at least 23.6 inches wide 23 inches deep and 32.5

inches high. For the front door of the dishwasher to be flush with the leading

edge of the counter top, the counter top must be at least 23 inches deep.

IMPORTANT

DO NOT

use plastic tubing. Plastic tubing can deteriorate over time and

cause a leak inside the tube fitting.
Copper tubing with a compression fitting or a flexible stainless steel braided

hot water supply line should be used for the hot water supply line.

3

Roughing In



NOTE

New installation

If the dishwasher is a new installation, most of the installation work must be

done before the dishwasher is moved into place.

Replacement

If the dishwasher is replacing an old dishwasher, you must check the

existing dishwasher connections for compatibility with the new dishwasher.

Replace the existing connections as necessary.

1. Make sure your location has the right drain, water, and electrical outlets to

make the connections. DO NOT install unit under a cooktop range, damage

to plastic tub will occur.

IMPORTANT

If unit is to be placed in a corner, there must be at least a 2” side clearance

to open door.

• The location must have a solid floor that is able to support the weight

of the dishwasher.

• The location must be near a sink with easy access to the water supply,

drain, and electrical outlet.

• The dishwasher must be installed within 9.8 ft (3 m) of the sink.

• The location must have sufficient space for the dishwasher door to

open easily and provide enough space between the dishwasher and the

cabinet sides of at least 0.1 in (2 mm).

• The back wall of the enclosure must be free of obstructions.

2. Remove any carpet from area to provide motor clearance. Floor should be

flat and free of any obstruction.

IMPORTANT

Drain, water, and electrical lines should be roughed-in before going any

further.

For new installations only

1. Using a hole saw, cut a hole into the side of the cabinet that holds the sink

for water line supply, drain hose and power cables, as shown below.

2.

If the base inside the sink cabinet is raised above the kitchen floor and is

higher than the connections on the dishwasher, make a hole in the base

inside the cabinet and in the cabinet side.

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NOTE

Depending on where your electrical outlet is, you may need to cut a hole in

the opposite cabinet side.

23.6" (600mm)

minimum

23" (580mm)

minimum

32.5

" (825mm)

minimum

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

Observe all local codes and ordinances for electrical and

plumbing connections. All electrical and plumbing work should

be performed by qualified persons. Failure to follow this

warning could result in death or serious injury.

4

Connections

(Water and Electrical)

1. Adjust the water heater to deliver water between 120°F (49°C)–135°F

(57.2°C). This temperature range provides the best washing result and

shortest cycle time. Temperature should not exceed 135°F (57.2°C) to

prevent damage to dishes.

2. Turn OFF water supply valve.
3.

Seal the hot water supply line connections using Teflon tape or sealing

compound to stop any water leakage.

IMPORTANT

The hot water supply line pressure must be between 20 psi–120 psi

(0.14 MPa–0.82 MPa).

Preparing Hot Water Line Connection

Preparing Electrical Line Connection

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

The electrical service must conform with all state, municipal,

provincial and/or local codes and ordinances and the latest

edition of the National Electrical Code, or in Canada, the

Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 latest edition.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

Direct connections require:

• The use of flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper

wire with a grounding wire that meets the wiring requirements

for your local codes and ordinances.

• The use of strain relief method provided with the wiring

junction box or install a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified clamp

connector to the wiring junction box. If using conduit, use a

U.L.-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector.

Hot water

supply line

Power

cable

5

⅓

~ 7

⅓

in.

(135 ~ 185mm)

5 1/3~7 1/3 in.

(135 ~ 185mm)

Hot Water

Supply Line

Power Cable

Dishwasher bottom

Side View

Front View

23.5” (598mm)

22.6” (575mm)

32.4” 825mm

5

Unpacking and Inspection

IMPORTANT

Unpack the dishwasher in an open area free of obstruction both around the

carton and overhead. Retain the carton and all of the packing materials until

the dishwasher is fully installed and operational to ensure you have removed

all the product’s components from the carton prior to disposal.

1. Cut or unbuckle the four straps securing the top

of the carton.

2. Lift the carton up and over the dishwasher and

place it on the floor.

3. Place the straps and all packing materials from

around the dishwasher inside the empty carton,

inspecting them for any signs of damage.

4. Lift the dishwasher from the carton tray, and

then place it on the floor.

5. Locate and set aside the dishwasher’s

installation parts package and toeplate. The toeplate is attached to bottom

of the carton tray. Place carton tray into the carton.

WARNING

ALWAYS LIFT THE DISHWASHER TO MOVE IT.

Sliding it over rough

surfaces can damage the dishwasher’s feet and sliding the feet over finished

surfaces can, in some cases, damage that finish or the underlying surface.

IMPORTANT

DO NOT

, under any circumstances, remove the sound-absorbent padding

that surrounds the exterior of the tub of the dishwasher.

7. There is also packing inside the dishwasher that you may want to leave in

place until the dishwasher is installed.

Unpacking the dishwasher

Inspecting the dishwasher

Mechanical inspection

1. Check the plastic base assembly to ensure that it is intact.
2. Check the dishwasher’s feet to ensure they are in place and can be

adjusted so you can level and secure the dishwasher.

3. Check all the visible components on the bottom of the dishwasher to

ensure they are intact and secure.

4.

Check the door latch, the operation of the hinges, and confirm the door is

properly secured to the dishwasher.

5. Remove the two screws securing kickplate to dishwasher and remove

kickplate. Set aside kickplate and screws to replace when unit is installed.

Plumbing inspection

1. Check the hot water connection on the left side at the front of the base of

the dishwasher. The mounting plate should be secured to the front of the

base, the threads inside the connection should be smooth and shiny, and

the area should be clean and free of any debris.

2. Check the plastic Brake and Sensor cases to ensure these assemblies are

not cracked and that all connections are secure.

3. Check the drain hose for any holes or deformities that could allow a water

leak during draining.

Electrical inspection

1.

Confirm the junction box cover is secured to the junction box on the front

right-side of the base of the dishwasher.

2.

Confirm the electrical box was not damaged during shipping and that it is

secured to the base of the dishwasher.

Visual inspection

1.

Confirm there are no dents or scratches on the front of the dishwasher.

2. Check the edges of the doors for any roughness or cracking.
3. Check the control panel to ensure it is clear and unscratched, and that all

the control markers are in their proper places.

6

Installing the Dishwasher

Preparing the dishwasher

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker

box before removing old dishwasher or beginning new

installation. Failure to follow this warning could result in

death or serious injury.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

Prior to removal of original dishwasher and the installation of your new

unit, make sure to switch off your circuit breaker. Do not connect the

dishwasher until you have completed the installation. Connecting the

power cable is the last step when installing the dishwasher.

Teflon tape or

sealing compound

90

°

Elbow

Inlet Valve

CAUTION

Do not overtighten the 90° elbow. Doing so may damage the water inlet
valve and cause a water leak.

Verify that the circuit breaker and water supply valve are off before proceeding

with the following steps.
1. Make sure there are no kinks in the water hose and that it is not bent at

any angles that could constrict the flow of water.

2. Remove the junction box cover located at the bottom front right of the

dishwasher using a screwdriver, and install the strain relief. Keep the

junction box cover to replace after wiring is completed.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

• Electrically ground the dishwasher.

• Connect the ground wire to the green ground connector in

the junction box.

• DO NOT use extension cord.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, the

installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at

the time of installation.

Strain relief

Junction box

3. Connect the 90° elbow joint to the inlet valve from the front of the

dishwasher. Use Teflon tape or sealing compound to secure.

4. Secure dishwasher to the countertop if the countertop is made of

wood or a material that is not damaged by drilling.

To attach the two installation brackets to the top of the dishwasher, insert

each bracket tab into the corresponding slot on the top of the dishwasher.

Tighten using screws ST3.5*9 provided with the unit.

1

2

3

Product dimensions

1

2

3

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NOTE

Remove toeplate and parts package from the bottom of the carton tray.

6. Remove the bag that protects the dishwasher during shipping.

Secure dishwasher to the cabinet side wall if the countertop can

be damaged by top mounting the unit.

To attach the two installation

brackets to the side of the dishwasher, remove the adjustment caps from

the sides of the unit. Use pliers to snap off the end of the long leg of the

bracket. Insert each bracket tab into the corresponding slot on the side of

the dishwasher and tighten using screws ST3.5*9 provided with the unit.

Required parts

Confirm that you have all the parts supplied by the manufacturer (see the

Material and Tools section of this Installation Instruction).