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If drain hose connection is less
than 20” above the floor, the hose
must form a loop using 5/8” O.D.
copper tubing 20” above the floor.
Make sure there are no kinks in the
hose or copper tubing.
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All solder connections must
be made before the water line
is connected to the
dishwasher to prevent
damage to the inlet valve.
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Do Not solder within 6” of
inlet valve. The plastic part of
the water inlet valve could be
damaged.
If connection to an air gap is
required, air gap kits are available
from local plumbing sources.
Recommended methods
to floor
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Entry must be
above trap.
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Install air gap according to
kit instructions.
Connect the air gap to a waste tee
or disposer using a rubber
connector. Most disposers have 718”
connectors or soecial connectors are
Now start . . .
With dishwasher in kitchen.
Disconnect electrical supply before
available at plumbing supply houses.
Be sure to remove the disposer
installing dishwasher.
knockout or plug before ’
connecting the drain hose.
Air-sac,
to floor
Alternate methods
Cut hose
Waste tee -&
20” min.
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clearance
to floor
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20” min.
clearance
to floor
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If local plumbing codes permit,
dishwasher drain hose may be
connected directly to a waste tee or
directly to a waste disposer.
The waste tee connection MUST be
made ahead of the trap and a
minimum of 20 inches above the
floor. Most disposers have 7/8”
connectors or special connectors
are available at plumbing supply
houses. Be sure to remove the
disposer plug before connecting
the drain hose.
24” opening width
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Rough in water and drain lines to
the dishwasher cabinet opening
using one of the routing methods
shown. Cut
1”
hole in cabinet, rear
wall or floor for water and drain
lines.
Install a shutoff
valve in the water
line where it can
be easily used.
Flush water line into a
bucket to get rid of any
particles that may clog inlet valve.
Turn shutoff valve to “OFF’ position.
Check that there are no sharp
bends or kinks in water line that
might restrict water flow.
Install air gap. Attach drain hose to
air gap or waste tee. See “Drain
requirements.”
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