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Hazard
Avoid opening dishwasher door
before dishwasher is installed.
If dishwasher is to be installed
freestanding, not in cabinet
enclosure, dishwasher must be
secured to the floor using Kit No.
4162841, available from your local
dealer.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury or
product damage.
Floor Damage
Keep cardboard shipping base or
plywood under dishwasher until it is
installed or slide dishwasher onto
cardboard or hardboard before
moving across the floor.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
floor covering.
Important:
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Electrical ground is required.
l Electrical wiring and components
must not contact any plumbing
materials or drain hose.
l Electrical wiring, water supply line,
and drain line must not contact any
exposed terminals of the dishwasher
wiring.
l Plumbing and wiring should not
cross in front of motor or
dishwasher.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in electrical shock.
Fire Hazard
l Do Not install dishwasher over
carpeted flooring.
l Do Not pinch power supply cord or
kink power supply cable between
dishwasher and cabinet.
. Cabinet opening must completely
enclose sides, top and back of
dishwasher. A side panel and wood
top are available from your
KitchenAid dealer for installing the
dishwasher at the end of a cabinet.
Failure to do so may result in fire.
Product Damage
Protect dishwasher and water lines
leading to dishwasher against
freezing.
Failure to do so could cause inlet
valve, water lines and drain hose to
rupture. Such ruptures are not
covered by the warranty.
Proper electrical, drain and water supply
lines must be installed within shaded area
to prevent interference with dishwasher
cabinet or other components.
Panel A
Product Dimensions
Side View
L-2611 -_I
Rear View
20-314”
It is your responsibility to:
. Comply with the installation
specifications and dimensions.
l Properly install dishwasher.
l Make sure you have everything
necessary for proper installation.
l Contact a qualified installer to insure
that the electrical and plumbing
installations meet national and local
codes and ordinances.
l Provide a properly grounded outlet.
Corner location - 2” min. door
to cabinet or wall.
35” max..
33-718” ’
min. with
leveling
legs
removed.
F!ote:ll
Measure
from lowest
point of
underside of
countertop.
4-J
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v
24”
-n
8” 1
Cut 1” diameter water line
drain line, and power cord
openings within shaded area.
Grommet (Part
No. 302797)
required for
electrical hole cut
in metal cabinet.
Unshaded area must be
free ofg;ip;Lz;zs, and
-23-112”
min. -
b
.
2”
b
36”
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Important: Observe all
dishwasher fill
valve location
governing codes and
ordinances.
It is recommended that the electrical, drain
and water supply lines be located as close
to the rear wall as possible.
Check location where dishwasher will be
installed. Location must provide:
l Easy access to water, electricity and
drainage lines.
l Convenient loadin -the best position
is to the ri ht or le
%
;: of a sink.
l Openin
?I
t at is square for proper
dishwas er operation and appearance.
l Cabinet front that is perpendicular to
floor.
l Protection so that water inlet valve and
drain cannot freeze.
l l/4” minimum clearance between
motor and flooring to prevent the motor
from overheating.
For installations where dishwasher will be
left unused and subjected to freezing
temperatures, see “Winterizing” section of
Use and Care Guide.
2 screws
l
2 adjustable
wrenches for fittin
copper tubing; or
s
pipe wrenches. for
$gagn:‘zed or Iron
l
bushing
l
l/2” O.D. co per
tubing; or 3 8
PI1
l
1” drill bit or hole
saw
l
electric drill
l
electrical tape
l
flat-blade
screwdriver
l
grommet (metal
cabinets)
l
9/16” I.D. heat- and
detergent-resistant
hose and clamps; or
l
level
l
measurin
l
3/4” nut %
tape
river
or socket wrench
l
Phillips
screwdriver
l
pipe-joint
compound
l
pliers
l
shutoff valve
: ‘p;T;I’ NPT
sireet elbows
or 90”
compression
elbows with
3/8” NPT at one
end for copper
line
l
3/4” strain relief
l
supply line
fittings
l
tubing cutter
l
twist-on wire
connectors
l
wire cutters
l
drain hose