Midea MDF18A1AWW Dishwasher
5. Adjust the four leveling legs at the bottom of the dishwasher after
measuring the height of the cabinet opening from under the countertop to
the floor. (See Step 8, Leveling the Dishwasher.)
Connecting to drain with a garbage disposal unit with and without
an air gap.
Securing the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT
• Take caution not the damage the drain hose when installing the
dishwasher on the floo , wall,or cabinet.
• Do not cut the wrinkled area of the drain hose to fi the size. When
arranging the drain hose, take caution not to contact on sharp edges of
the cabinet or under-sink.
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Completing the Installation
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6. Locate the hot water supply line and the power cable.
You must fi the dishwasher to the countertop or cabinet side walls for
additional stability and safety.
1. Open the door and remove all foam, paper packaging, and unnecessary
parts.
7. Place the dishwasher so the power cable is in the center channel of the
dishwasher base. To prevent the electrical cable from being pinched when
you push the dishwasher into place, use duct tape or cable ties to secure
the electrical cable to the channel.
If securing to the countertop (wood or other material that will not be
damaged by drilling), follow the instructions below.
2. Turn the circuit breaker ON.
3. Open the water supply valve to supply water to the dishwasher.
4. Turn on the dishwasher, and then select and run a cycle.
1. Put a large towel into the bottom of the dishwasher to prevent wood
shavings or a dropped screw from falling into the dishwasher.
WARNING
• Be careful when cutting off the end of the drain hose as there is a risk
of injury. Clean around the sink’s drain connection so that it does not
damage the hose. Check for any foreign items in the drain hose and
remove them.
2. Verify that the installation brackets are firml attached to the top of the
unit using screws ST3.5*9 provided with the unit.
Air gap
WARNING
Make sure to check for water leakage on both ends of the water supply line
and drain hose connector.
No air gap
3. Carefully drill screw holes into the underside of the counter top by passing
the drill bit up through the screw holes in each installation bracket, making
sure the diameter of the hole is smaller than the diameter of the screw.
Hose clamp
• When arranging the drain hose, make sure the drain hose is not cut,
torn, or broken by any sharp edges of the floo , the product itself, or the
cabinet. A damaged drain hose causes a leak.
4. Insert screws ST4*14 up through the brackets, and then tighten to secure
the dishwasher to the countertop.
IMPORTANT
Check that the power turns on correctly and that there is NO water leakage
while the dishwasher is operating.
• If no errors occur while it is operating, turn OFF the dishwasher, and then
install the kickplate.
• If an error has occurred, turn off the dishwasher, close the water supply
valve, and refer to the user manual or contact local service center.
Drain hose 2
If securing to the side cabinets (the countertop is made of granite,
marble, or any other material that can be damaged by drilling), follow
the instructions below.
Drain
Hose 2
Hot Water
Hose clamp
Supply Line
NOTE
1. Put a large towel into the bottom of the dishwasher to prevent wood
shavings or a dropped screw from falling into the dishwasher.
To prevent leaks or drainage problems, make sure the drain hose is not
damaged, kinked, or twisted.
3. The drain hose molded end will fi 5/8”, 3/4”, or 1” diameter connections
on the air gap, waster tee, or disposer. Cut on the marked line as required
for your installation.
2. Remove the adjustment caps with the tip of a screwdriver. The caps are
just inside the tub near the middle of the tub on both sides.
5. Insert the black adjustable toeplate under the kickplate and install onto the
unit. Make sure the top kickplate wiper edge is located at the bottom of
the kickplate and that the edge of the adjustable toeplate reaches to the
floo . Secure with the two kickplate screws previously removed (ST3.9*13).
Cutting Lines
8. Pull the drain hose through the hole in the sink cabinet side wall. Keep it
free of kinks.
1"
3/4"
5/8"
9. Make sure the hot water supply line is not twisted, and then connect the
hot water supply line to the elbow joint.
Wiring Connections
10
10. Slide the dishwasher carefully into the installation space. If possible, gently
pull any excess lengths of water supply line, drain hose, or power cable
back as you move the dishwasher. Get a second or third person to help you
do this if necessary.
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2
WARNING
Adjustment
caps
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
To avoid electrical shock, do not work on an energized circuit.
Doing so could result in serious injury or death. Only qualifie
electricians should perform electrical work. Do not attempt any
work on the dishwasher electric supply circuit until you are
certain the circuit is de-energized.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT cut corrugated portion of line.
4. Slide a hose clamp over the end of the drain hose. Attach the drain hose to
the sink connector, slide the hose clamp to the end of the hose, and then
tighten the hose clamp.
3. Drill a hole into the sides of the kitchen cabinet on both sides by carefully
passing a drill bit through the screw holes exposed by the removal of the
spacer caps, and then drilling into the side of the cabinet. Make sure the
hole you drill is smaller than the diameter of the screw and that the drill bit
does not strike the sides of the spacer cap holes.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
NOTE
4. Verify that the installation brackets are firm y attached to the side of the unit.
To avoid fi e hazard, make sure electrical work is properly installed. Only
qualifie electricians should perform electrical work.
5. Insert screws ST4*14 into the holes, and then tighten to secure the
dishwasher to the cabinet.
You must use a hose clamp. Failure to do so may cause water leakage.
1. Before connecting the power cable to the dishwasher, make sure the circuit
breaker is OFF.
5. Secure the drain hose to the sink wall using cable ties or other fastening
material.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
Make sure the tub is not distorted by pressure from the screws. If the tub is
distorted, loosen the screws a little.
Specification
2. In the junction box located at the front bottom right of the dishwasher, fin
the three power wires from the dishwasher including the grounding line.
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DO NOT place the dishwasher on the water supply line, drain hose, or power
cable. Make sure none of the lines get folded or twisted during installation.
3. Pass the power cable through the strain relief, and then into the junction
box.
Product Specification
6. Replace the tub adjustment caps.
Capacity
8 place settings
WARNING
Dimensions
17.6 x 22.6 x 32.4 inches
450 x 575 x 825 mm
(W x D x H)
NOTE
DO NOT place hands under the dishwasher when moving. Always hold under
the tub NOT the bottom of the unit. Keep clear of sharp edges.
Black to black
White to white
Power cable
• The screws or tub spacer cap may fall into the dishwasher while you are
working with the door open. Cover the interior of the dishwasher with
a towel to prevent any screws from falling into the dishwasher. If any
foreign items such as a screw get into the dishwasher, it may cause noise,
an abnormal operation, damage, or a malfunction.
Power Supply
120v, 60Hz
Secure the
drain hose
with cable.
Green to green
(Ground to ground)
Junction box
Water feed pressure
20 psi–120 psi
(0.14 MPa–0.82 MPa)
• Use a magnetic screwdriver to help prevent screws from falling into the
dishwasher.
Strain relief
• If a foreign item such as a screw gets into the dishwasher and you are
unable to remove it. the dishwasher needs to be disassembled. Contact a
qualifie service technician for this.
Leveling the Dishwasher
7
4. Connect the BLACK wire of the dishwasher to the BLACK wire of the
power cable by inserting both into a wire nut and then rotating the
wire connector.
• If a longer drain hose is required, add up to 42” of length for a
total of 10 ft. to the factory installed hose. Use 5/8” or 7/8” inside
diameter hose and a coupler to connect the two hose ends. Secure the
connection with hose clamps.
IMPORTANT
Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance.
• Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee, or disposer with
clamps.
1. Open the door and hold level against the top of the tub to check if it is
level side to side. Adjust the front legs until level.
Connecting the Drain Hose
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2. Remove the lower basket and place the level in the basket channel to
check if it is level front to back. Adjust the rear legs until level.
1. Check the parts on the sink to which the drain hose will be connected.
3. Open the door and check if the door hits the tub of the dishwasher. Adjust
front leveling legs to align the door to the tub.
2. There are several ways to insert the drain hose into the drain hose
connector of the sink. You must connect the drain hose in accordance with
the water pipe installation regulations in your region.
Connecting to drain without a garbage disposal unit with and without
an air gap.
Hose
Coupler
Clamp
Hose
Clamp
6. If there is no air gap, make sure to hang the middle of the drain hose well
above the sink cabinet base to prevent backflo .
5. Connect the WHITE wire to the WHITE wire and the GREEN to the GREEN
in the same manner.
WARNING
Front
Air gap
No air gap
Countertop
Each colored wire should be connected to the corresponding wire of the
same color. WHITE should be connected to WHITE, BLACK to BLACK, and
GREEN to GREEN.
Hose clamp
A
6. Recheck each wire to ensure it is connected correctly and securely.
7. Replace the junction box cover on the dishwasher.
B
Drain hose
Drain hose2
NOTE
Hose clamp
Φ
40mm
Turn leveling leg clockwise (left) to lower the leg and counter clockwise
(right) to raise the leg.
NOTE
The top of the drain hose must be less than 39.3” (1000mm).
7. When drilling a hole for the drain hose on the cabinet wall, take caution
not to damage the drain hose by sharp edges of the hole.
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•
On wooden walls, use sand paper to soften the edges.
On metal walls, use insulation tape or duct tape to cover the sharp
edges around the hole.
| General | Details |
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| Name | Midea MDF18A1AWW Dishwasher |
| Make | Midea |
| Language | English |
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