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Water requirements
O.D. copper tubing to form a loop 20”
above the floor. Make sure there are no
kinks in hose or copper tubing.
NOTE: An air gap must be used in the high
drain loop if the drain line is connected to
the house plumbing at a point lower than
20” above the floor.
If connection to an air gap is required, air
gap kits are available from local plumbing
supply sources.
l Install air gap according to kit
instructions.
l Entry must be above trap and at least
20” above the floor.
l Remove disposer knockout or plug
before connecting drain line.
Note: Most disposers have 7/8” connectors.
Connectors that adapt from the drain line
to disposer are available from local
plumbing supply sources.
Drain connection
Important:
Remove the disposer knockout plug
before connecting the drain hose.
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! &“Attach drain to waste tee or waste
disposer. See “Recommended Methods”
and “Alternate Methods”.
= Rough in drain line to cabinet opening
through 1” hole in rear wall or floor.
Recommended methods:
Connect air gap to a waste tee or waste
disposer using a rubber connector.
Product Damage
l All solder connections must be made
before the water line is connected
to the dishwasher to prevent
damage to the inlet valve.
l Do Not solder within 6 inches of the
inlet valve. The plastic part of the
water inlet valve could be damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in product damaae.
With dishwasher in kitchen.
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Disconnect electrical power at the
fuse box or circuit breaker box
before installing dishwasher.
l Make sure that water supply line,
drain hose and wiring do not touch
any exposed terminals of the
dishwasher wiring.
Failure to do so could result in serious
injury or death.
Hot water line to dishwasher must provide
20-l 20 psi water pressure. For best results,
the hot water heater should be set to
deliver 120°F minimum temperature water
(except as noted in your Use and Care
Guide).
Use l/2” O.D. copper tubing or 3/8”
galvanized pipe inlet line. Dishwasher inlet
valve has 3/8” internal pipe thread.
Water line connection
+ Disconnect electrical supply.
e Rough in water line through the 1”
hole in cabinet rear wall or floor to
dishwasher cabinet opening.
Floor Damage
Keep shipping base under dishwasher
or slide dishwasher onto cardboard
or hardboard before moving it across
the floor.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
floor covering.
B Install a shutoff valve
in the water line where it
can be easily used.
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B Flush water line into a bucket to get rid
ny particles that may clog the inlet
valve. Turn shutoff valve to “OFF” position.
*Check that there are no sharp bends or
kinks in the water line that may restrict
water flow.
Drain requirements
Cut hose
connector
to fit.
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waste te- y
20” ‘min.
clearance
to floor
b Remove the 2 screws below the access
panel. Pull bottom of panel out and lift up
and away from dishwasher. Set access panel
aside on a protective covering.
Product Damage
l The drain line connection to the
house plumbing must be a
minimum of 20” above the floor. A
lower drain connection may result
in siphoning.
l If drain line is routed to a
connection point less than 20”
above the floor, the drain line must
form a loop 20” above the floor.
l Do Not kink hose and copper
tubing.
l Do Not use a drain line or fittings
that are less than l/2” I.D.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in poor drainage or
damage to the product.
’ be above
trap.
Waste Tee Connection
e Measure height of
cabinet opening from
underside of countertop
to floor. Adjust
dishwasher leveling legs
to fit opening height.
?ut hose
connector
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to fit.
screw-
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clamps
The drain hose should be 9/l 6” minimum
I.D. flexible hose or 5/8” O.D. copper
tubing. A minimum of 22” flexible drain
hose, or a 12” length of copper drain line
with a 12” length of flexible hose, is
needed. Flexible hose must be resistant to
heat and detergent. Do Not use a drain or
fittings less than l/2” I.D. Flexible hose is
available through your local plumbing,
hardware or automotive supply stores.
If drain line is copper, clamp a 12” length
of 9/l 6” I.D. flexible, heat- and detergent-
resistant hose to the end of the copper
drain line to connect to dishwasher valve.
Drain hose, water inlet line
and electrical supply line
routed through this area.
c Place drain hose on left side of cabinet
opening, between motor and frame. Check
that rear cross channel does not contact
drain, electrical, or water lines when
dishwasher will be installed in its final
location.
disposer
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Entry Aust be
above trap.
Waste Disposer Connection
Alternate methods:
If local plumbing codes permit, dishwasher
drain line may be connected directly to
waste tee or waste disposer. Do Not cut
hose connector to fit when connecting
directly to a disposer.
Do Not remove cross channel.
waste tee -D
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Direct Connection to Waste Tee
DO NOT cut
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a>valve area
If drain line is routed to a connection
point less than 20” above floor, use 5/8”
Panel C
Direct Connection to Waste Disposer