SECTION 11 31 13 - RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
1.2
SUMMARY
A.
This Section includes the following:
1. Cooking equipment, including microwave ovens.
2. Dishwashers.
B.
Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 23 Section for plumbing connections to residential appliances.
2. Division 23 Section for drainage plumbing connections to residential appliances.
3. Division 23 Section for kitchen sinks.
4. Division 26 Section for services and connections to residential appliances.
SUBMITTALS
A.
1.3
1.4
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who is an authorized representative of the residential appliance
manufacturer for both installation and maintenance of appliances required for this Project.
B.
Electrical Appliances: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to
authorities having jurisdiction.
C.
UL and NEMA Compliance: Provide electrical components required as part of residential appliances that are listed
and labeled by UL and that comply with applicable NEMA standards.
D.
Energy Ratings: Provide residential appliances that carry labels indicating energy-cost analysis (estimated annual
operating costs) and efficiency information as required by the Federal Trade Commission.
DELIVERY
A.
1.5
Product Data: For each appliance type required indicating compliance with requirements. Include complete
operating and maintenance instructions for each appliance.
Deliver appliances only after utility rough-in is complete and construction in the spaces to receive appliances is
substantially complete and ready for installation.
WARRANTIES
A.
General Warranty: Special warranties specified in this Article shall not deprive Owner of other rights Owner may
have under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other
warranties made by Contractor under requirements of the Contract Documents.
B.
Special Warranties: Written warranties, executed by manufacturer of each appliance specified agreeing to repair or
replace residential appliances or components that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty
period.
1. Microwave Oven: Five years limited warranty, including parts and labor for first year and parts thereafter for
on-site services on the magnetron tube.
2. Dishwasher: 10-year warranty against deterioration of tub and door liner.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURERS
A.
Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the appliances indicated for each designation in
the Residential Appliance Schedule at the end of Part 3.
1. Provide products of one of the following manufacturers that match the features and quality of the Basis of
Design product.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION
A.
Examine roughing-in for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical services, with Installer present, to verify actual
locations of services before residential appliance installation.
1. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
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3.2
3.3
3.4
INSTALLATION
A.
General: Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.
B.
Built-in Equipment: Securely anchor units to supporting cabinets or countertops with concealed fasteners. Verify
that clearances are adequate for proper functioning and rough openings are completely concealed.
C.
Freestanding Equipment: Place units in final locations after finishes have been completed in each area. Verify that
clearances are adequate to properly operate equipment.
D.
Utilities: Refer to Divisions 23 and 26 for plumbing and electrical requirements.
ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A.
Test each item of residential appliances to verify proper operation. Make necessary adjustments.
B.
Verify that accessories required have been furnished and installed.
C.
Remove packing material from residential appliances and leave units in clean condition, ready for operation.
RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCE SCHEDULE
A.
Microwave Wall Oven: Where this designation is indicated, provide microwave ovens complying with the following:
1. Products:
a. General Electric PSB1001NSS.
b. Comparable product of Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Maytag.
2. Mounting: Built-in wall..
3. Type: Conventional.
4. Dimensions:
a. Width: 27 inches.
b. Depth: 19 inches.
c. Height: 21-1/2 inches.
5. Capacity: 1.6 cu. ft.
6. Oven Door: Counterbalanced, removable with observation window and full width handle.
7. Microwave Power Rating: 975W.
8. Electric Power Supply: 120 V, 60 Hz, 1 phase, 15 A.
9. Controls: Digital panel controls and timer display.
10. Other Features: Turntable.
11. Material: Stainless steel.
B.
Dishwasher: Where this designation is indicated, provide dishwashers complying with the following:
1. Products: Provide one of the following:
a. General Electric, GLDA696PSS.
b. Comparable product of Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Maytag.
2. Type: Automatic, built-in, under-the-counter ADA compliant dishwasher; sized to replace 24-inch base
cabinet; operable at water pressures from 15 to 120 psi.
3. Tub and Door Liner: Stainless steel.
a. Detergent Dispenser: Sealed detergent and automatic rinsing-aid dispensers in door liner.
4. Rack System: Nylon-coated sliding dish racks with removable silverware basket.
5. Controls and Operation: Touchpad controls with 4 wash cycles and hot air and heating-off drying cycle
options.
6. Front Panel Finish: Manufacturers standard stainless steel.
7. Standard features include the following:
a. Full-extension, vinyl-coated, upper and lower dish racks.
b. Removable silverware basket.
c. Sound-absorbing exterior insulation blanket around tub and back.
d. Soft food disposer.
e. Self-cleaning food-filter system.
8. Energy Performance, ENERGY STAR: Provide appliances that quality for the EPA/DOE ENERGY STAR
product labeling program.
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