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OPENING FOR DISHWASHER
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24”
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STAYING BEHIND VERTICAL
FRAME MEMBER f3lHER
R.H. OR
LH. SIDE.
FIG. 3
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HOT WATER
SUPPLY LINE
If the fill line comes from either right or
left, it must be installed behind the vertical
frame members which are 2-9/l 6” from the
wall. Locate fill line according to FIG. 3.
For roughing-in purposes, locate 3/4” hole
19-l/2” from back wall and 6 inches from left
edge of cabinet For other typical fill line
installations such as water line from back see
alternate (dotted line) suggestions.
All sweat fittings for l/2” O.D. copper
tubing must be sweat into place before
attaching to dishwasher to prevent excess
heat on fill valve. Make certain that there is
a hand shut off valve (A or B, Fig. 3) in the
hot water supply line.
To conveniently service dishwasher, it is
recommended a union be connected in the fill
line.
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DRAIN SYSTEM
The dishwasher is equipped with a pump type drain.
detergent water. When copper tubing is used, make
Except during drain periods, drain valve is closed thus-
the connection to drain valve using a short length of
protecting the dishwasher fror?__n,grmal back flow
flexible hose and clamps. Flexible drain hose and
from drain line. Dishwasher can be’
d”
nnected to a clamps are furnished in KD-IK installation kit
drain line through the back wall
t a sink or disposer
available from your local KitchenAid dealer or
to either right or left side or to an air gap. Note figure
distributor. Drain connections must be in compliance
4 for dimensions for locations of drain line. Note
with local codes. Do not install check valve in drain
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figure 2 for area to be kept free of all plumbing
line. When connecting dishwasher drain to a food
connections. Connect a g/16” I.D. minimum drain
waste disposer, be sure to remove the knockout (or
line (furnished by installer) to drain valve. When
threaded) plug in the disposer to insure proper
flexible hose is used, it must be resistant to heat and
drainage.
NOTE: Do Not Kink Drain Hose.
Minimum Size For All Dishwasher Drains Is 9/16” I.D.
A Drain Gap May Be Required. Consult Your Local Codes.
FIG. 4