Use and Care Guide

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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrically ground appliance.
Connect ground wire to green ground connector in
terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
25. Power cord – connect ground wire
Remove the ground connector screw and place it through the
ring terminal of the green ground wire of power cord.
Reattach and tighten the ground connector screw.
26. Power cord – connect remaining wires
Select twist-on wire connectors of the proper size provided in
this kit (Straight: Whirlpool Part Number 4317824, 90°:
Whirlpool Part Number W10278923RP) . Connect wires,
black to black and white to white, using the twist-on wire
connectors.
NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Twist on wire
connector. Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured.
Wiring configuration
27. Power cord – secure cord in strain relief
Tighten strain relief screws to secure cord.
28. Power cord – reinstall terminal box cover and
wires
Place wires inside terminal box. Insert tabs on left side of
cover. Make sure wires are tucked inside the box and not
pinched by the cover. Use a 1/4" hex-head socket, nut driver,
or Torx
®
T20
®
screwdriver, and the screw removed in step 22
to secure the terminal box cover.
If power cord supplied model, remove the first tie strap
closest to the plug to maximize the cord length. Do not
remove any other tie straps.
NOTE: Route power cord out the rear of the dishwasher. Do
not plug cord into an outlet until instructed to do so.
Install Door Handle (on some
models)
29. Install door handle
IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this
procedure. If door panel has a protective film, peel film back
past the point of the handle studs before installing handle.
Handle is easiest to install while unit is on its back.
Remove the door handle and hex key from the packaging.
Setscrews are already installed in the handle. Place handle
on mounting studs with the setscrews facing down. Push the
door handle tightly against the door. Insert the short end of
the hex key into the setscrews. Tighten the setscrews 1/4
turn past snug.
Retain hex key with Owner’s Manual.