Frigidaire FGID2466QF4A - Installation Manual

Dishwasher

Installation
Instructions

INSTALLER:

Leave Installation Instructions with owner.

OWNER: Read your dishwasher

Use and Care Manual.

It contains

important safety information for operating this appliance.

It also has

many suggestions for getting the best results from your dishwasher.

Printed in U.S.A.

PN: 154427301/G

AW:

154427301/007

5/14

Read all instructions

before

installing

dishwasher.

For your safety, please read and observe all safety
instructions.

This guide will help you anticipate drain, water, and

electrical connections,

and help you select the best location for the

dishwasher.

Tip Over Hazard

Do not use dishwasher

until completely installed.

Do not push down on open door.

Failure to follow this warning can result in serious
injury.

Tools and Materials Needed for

Installation

•

Drill, Electric

•

Driver, Socket

s/32",1/4",5/16"

•

Flaring Tool / Tube Cutter (for copper tubing)

•

Flashlight

•

Gloves

•

Level

•

Pipe Joint Compound (for iron pipe plumbing) or

Pipe Thread Tape (for sealing threads)

•

Pliers

•

Safety Glasses

•

Saw, Keyhole or 1/S',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)

Parts You Will Need*

(Not Included)

• Drain Hose Clamp, 11/4"Diameter
• Elbow, 90 ° with a 3/8"National Pipe Thread or 3/4"Hose Thread

Fitting

• Conduit Connector

• Wire Nuts, two (2) for 12-14 gauge wire

• PlumbersTape

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If required:

• "Y" Branch Tailpiece and

Connector Kit (See Step 4)

• Air Gap Kit (See Step 4)

Plumbing Supply Store

• Fasteners for floor

Hardware Store

anchoring (See Step 9)

NOTE: Recommended

to use Stainless

Steel braded hose.

Available

at:

Plumbing Supply Store

Electric Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or

circuit breaker box before beginning installation.

Failure to follow

this warning could result in death

or serious injury.

•

Examine dishwasher

and locate connections.

See Step 4.

•

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. See Step 4.

•

Electrical, water, and drain connections

are not the same for

all age, brands, or models of dishwashers.

Check the

location and length of home utilities. See Step 4.

•

A 15-20 amp, grounded, 120 volt AC only, electrical supply is

required.

See Steps 4 and 8.

•

If dishwasher

drain hose will be connected to a food

disposer for the first time, knock out plug located inside
disposer inlet. See Steps 4 and 6.

•

Kinked water or drain hoses can cause problems. See Step
6.

•

Dishwashers

need to be connected to a hot water supply

with enough water pressure to insure an adequate fill.

See Steps 4 and 7.

•

Each home installation differs.

You will need additional

parts listed above to complete your installation.
See Steps 4 and 7.

•

Flush water line prior to making the final connection to
prevent clogging of dishwasher's

filter screen.

See Step 7.

•

The dishwasher

will look, sound, and perform best when

properly leveled.

See Step 5. (NOTE: If levelers are

removed during installation,

make sure the floor

is flat and

free of any obstruction.)

•

Anchor the dishwasher.

See Step 9.

1.

Remove two (2) screws at front of the kickplate assembly using

a #2 Phillips screw driver.

2.

Tilt and pull forward to remove. See Figure 1.

NOTE:

It is not necessary to remove the outer door for installation.

However, you might find it more convenient to do so. You
can find directions for removing door in Step 10.

Kickplate Assembly

Adjustable

Toeplate

Waterlnlet

Valve

Kickpla/

(Insulation

available

some models)

/

BottomScrews

Figure I

3.

Locate water inlet valve behind kickplate on bottom left
underside of unit. The valve has a 3/8"NPT or 3/4"hose thread

fitting.

Note: If using 3/4"hose thread fitting skip steps 4 and 5.

4.

Wrap 90 ° elbow (not included) with pipe thread tape (or apply
joint compound) and thread it into water inlet valve.

5.

Tighten elbow with a wrench, leaving elbow pointing toward

rear of unit. To prevent bending of bracket or breaking of valve,
avoid overtightening,

6.

If using 3/4"hose thread fitting, do not use teflon tape, tighten

elbow. Do not over tighten.

Cabinet Preparation:
As a precaution, it is recommended, but not required that the cabinets
enclosing all sides of the dishwasher (including the underside of the
countertop) be sealed with an oil based paint or moisture-proof
polyurethane to prevent possible steam/moisture damage.

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.

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,

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IMPORTANT:

For proper operation and appearance

of unit,

cabinet opening should have dimensions

as shown in Figure 2.

If unit is to be placed in a corner, there must be at least a 2-inch
side clearance to open door.

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.

Electric Shock Hazard

Electrical, water, and drain lines must be confined
to shaded areas in Figure 2.

Electric conductors,

water, and drain could be

damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions

could result in

fire or electric shock.

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.

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.

2.

All connections

must be made in shaded area in Figure 2.

Figure3

Left Side

Front

Right Side

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Door in
openposition

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INSULATION

IMPORTANT:

Disconnect

power before starting installation.

Electrical

1.

The dishwasher

operates on a 120 volt, 60 Hz electrical supply.

Provide a separate circuit with a fuse or circuit breaker rated for

at least 15 amps (20 amps if connected with disposer) but not

more than 20 amps.

2.

Note the locations of electrical supply and dishwasher's

electrical junction box on right underside of unit behind kickplate
assembly. See Figure 3.

3.

Cut access hole in shaded area shown in Figure 2.

4.

Pull electrical cable through hole into installation area.

Water

1.

Determine where you will connect to hot water supply. Review
Figure 3 and note the location of water inlet valve.

Property Damage

Do not use the furnished

drain hose or a rubber garden hose

for the water supply line. Either of these hoses can burst.

Flooding may occur and cause property damage.

,

3.

Be sure water inlet valve is protected from freezing. If valve

freezes and ruptures, flooding may occur.

Determine amount of tubing needed to connect hot water
supply to the unit's water inlet valve. Copper tubing must have a
minimum

3/8"OD. High-pressure

and high-temperature

rated

plastic tubing with a minimum inner diameter of 1/4"may be
used. A shut-off valve installed outside

dishwasher cabinet is

best. See Figure 4.

Figure4

4.

Cut water access hole in shaded area in Figure 2.

5.

Route water supply line into installation area.

IMPORTANT:

Incoming

hot water temperature

should

be at

least 120°F (49°C).

Water pressure

should

be between

20-120 psi.

Drain

1.

Review Figures

5, 6 and 7 to see the different ways to connect

dishwasher to drain system. Choose method that best suits

your need.

Figure5

EntryMustbe

Above Trap

Branch

Tailpiece

Sink at Left

SinkatRight

2"' Drain Hose Hole

,

If you connect to a sink drain, entry will need to be above

trap. A "Y" branch tailpiece and connector kit, not included, will

make this method easier and includes all needed fittings and
instructions.

See Figure 5.

AirGap.

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3.

If you connect to a sink trap, local codes may require you to
install an air gap kit, (not included). The drain hose will be routed

from dishwasher

to air gap inlet as shown in Figure 6. An air

gap kit is available from a plumbing supply store.

NOTE:

If the

drain

hose

is installed

through

the floor,

an air

gap is necessary.

4.

If you connect

to a disposer,

the large end of drain hose will

fit. Figure 7(a). The knock

out plug must be removed

from

inside

disposer

inlet before making

the final fit to drain

hose. See Figure 7(b).

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5.

Before cutting

drain hose access, check both sides of selected

area to avoid interference.

Cut a 2" diameter hole in shaded

area shown in Figure 2.

6.

If the cabinet wall is wood, sand edges of hole until smooth and
rounded. If cabinet wall is metal, cover all sharp edges with

electrical or duct tape to avoid cutting drain hose.

Drying Vent Hose (if equipped)

Care must be given during installation and removal of the dishwasher

to avoid disconnection

of the vent hose that is attached to the top of

the dishwasher.

Drying Vent
Hose