Avanti DW183W Dishwasher User Manual


 
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¾ Prepare Dishwasher Enclosure
The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24” deep, 18” wide and approximately 34½” high
from floor to underside of the countertop.
The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no more than 10 feet in length for
proper drainage. Follow local codes and ordinance.
The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and back, and must not support any
part of the enclosure.
CLEARANCES: When installed into a corner, allow 2” min. clearance between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or other appliances ( Allow 28 3/8 min.) clearance from the front of the
dishwasher for door opening.
¾ Ways Of Drain Connection
Follow local codes and ordinances.
Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.
Note: This dishwasher is equipped with a high drain
loop. There is no minimum height required for drain
hose routing. However, 18” minimum from floor to
center of waste tee or disposer inlet is required.
Determine Drain Method
The type of drain installation depends on the following
question.
Do local codes or ordinances require an air
gap?
Is waste tee less than 18” above floor?
If the answer to either question is Yes, Method 1
must be used.
If the answers are NO, either method may be used.
Cabinet Preparation
Drill a 1½” diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the
shaded areas shown in figure for the drain hose connection.
The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.
IMPORTANT: when connecting drain line to disposer,
check to be sure that drain plug has been removed.
DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN
PLACE.