To prevent accidents, which could cause serious injury or death, as well as machine damage read these instructions before installation and / or use. Contents 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 INSPECT THE DISHWASHER 1.2 HOW TO CONTACT US 2. TOOLS WHICH MAY BE NEEDED 3.
INTRODUCTION WARNING Please read this installation manual and When installing the dishwasher, follow particularly the safety instructions completely basic precautions, including the and carefully. They will save you time following: and effort and help to ensure optimum The dishwasher installation must be •...
Danger of suffocation! www.blombergappliances.com Remove the door to the washing or Contact the Blomberg Distributor for • compartment when removing an old your State or Province as listed on the dishwasher from service or discarding it.
2. TOOLS WHICH MAY BE NEEDED 3. MATERIALS WHICH MAY BE NEEDED (Additional materials may be required to comply with local codes) Hot Water Supply Line - Minimum 3/8” O.D. copper tubing or metal braided dishwasher supply line. 90° elbow with 3/8” N.P.T. male threads on one leg, and sized to fit your water supply line (copper tubing/compression fitting, or braided hose) on the other leg.
4. MATERIALS SUPPLIED 4.1 PARTS SUPPLIED Parts for your dishwasher will come in several plastic bags. Check your parts bags shown to make sure you have all the parts as listed to the left. 4.2 MANUAL BAG The dishwasher comes with a manual bag containing: User manual, •...
6. ENCLOSURE PREPARATION 6.1 ELECTRICAL PREPARATION WARNING The dishwasher is designed for an electrical supply of 120 V, 60 Hz, AC, connected to a dishwasher-dedicated, properly grounded electrical circuit with a fuse or breaker rated for 15 amperes. 6.2 PREPARATION FOR INSTALLING MOUNTING BRACKETS WARNING Dishwasher must be secured to adjacent cabinetry using the mounting brackets...
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6.3.1 INSTALLING THE FOOT SUPPORTS Supplied (4) 15 / (50mm) If the height of the enclosure is 33 7 / 16 ” to 34 1 / 4 ” (850mm - 870mm) use short supports as shown in the figure. 15 / ...
Adjust the front foot level with the adjusting wrench to balance and raise the dishwasher to the enclosure height. Adjust the rear foot level with a screwdriver to balance and raise the dishwasher to the enclosure height. Notice : Make sure the dishwasher is plumb and •...
6.5 PREPARING THE WATER CONNECTION (A) Install an easily accessible shut-off valve (not supplied) in the water supply line. All solder connections must be made before the water line is connected to the dishwasher’s water inlet valve. Water can also be supplied to the dishwasher by using a flexible braided hose line.
6.6 DRAIN PREPARATION The dishwasher drain hose may be connected to the drain plumbing in one of three ways (Figure A, B, C). Notice : Either one of the above methods must be used or the dishwasher will not operate •...
6.7 STEAM PROTECTION FOIL Steam will form inside the dishwasher during operation. At the end of the cycle, when the dishwasher door is opened, it is required to use a steam protection foil to prevent any steam from collecting on the underside of the counter top. 6.6.2 FITTING THE PROTECTION FOIL Before applying the steam protection foil to the underside of the countertop, clean the area with...
7. PLACEMENT OF DISHWASHER INTO THE OPENING Now place the dishwasher into the opening and get ready to connect all hoses and electrical connections. CAUTION Make sure all hoses are pulled through the side opening of the cabinet, no hoses are kinked and all slack is taken out as shown in the above figure.
7.1.2 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION Water supply may be connected to the dishwasher in one of two ways: With metal braided hose. • With copper tubing. • 7.1.3 BRAIDED HOSE/COPPER TUBING After connections are made turn on the water supply to check for leaks.
7.3 READJUSTING FOOT LEVELS Now that the dishwasher is in the cabinet you must readjust the feet to bring the dishwasher up to the required height and attach it underneath the countertop. 1. Readjust the front foot levels with adjusting wrench to balance the dishwasher and raise it up under the countertop, make sure the unit is level.
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Lock the toe kick brackets as shown with the plastic tab in the figure C by pushing the plastic tab on the dishwasher into the teeth of the bracket (C). 3. Now attach the toe kick to the bracket with the two (Ø...
7.5 INSTALLING THE OUTER DOOR (DW 55100 FBI) Measure the height and width of the enclosure (Figure A) and the toe kick. Determine how big the wooden door can be. For example if the height is 33 7 / 8 ” (860mm) and if the toe kick is 3 15 / 16 ” (100mm) the door can not be taller than 29 15 / 16 ”...
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4. Place the plastic mounting brackets over the marked holes and the side tabs must be flush with the edge of the wooden door (Figure D). 5. Attach the two mounting brackets to the wooden door with 4 screws (Ø 1 / 8 ” x 5 / 8 ” (Ø (3,5mm) Ø...
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7. Open the door and remove the two caps and two screws inside the door at position 1 and 3 (Figure C). 8. Using the four screws Ø 3 / 16 ” x 1 11 / 16 ” (Ø 4mm x 43mm) provided, attach the wooden door to the dishwasher at position 1 and 3 (Figure A).
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11. Check whether the bottom of the door hits the toe kick of the kitchen cabinet (A). 11.1. If the door hits the toe kick cut the necessary section out of the toe kick (B). 11.2. Apply silicon or sealant to the cut edge of the kitchen cabinet toe kick or paint so it does not absorb moisture.
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Notice : If you have a European kitchen or want to install a wooden toe kick to match your kitchen, please refer to one of the two drawings given below. Follow the same instructions on the brackets as for the removable toe kick. Installation should be done following the steps illustrated in the figures A, B, C, D respectively.
8. INSTALLER CHECKLIST 10. SELF HELP HINTS: Your installer must have completed and The screen does not come on: checked the following: Check to make sure the breaker to the • The dishwasher is square and level. dishwasher is in the on position. •...