KitchenAid KHWG160 Water Dispenser User Manual


 
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Product dimensions and cabinet requirements
Location Requirements
Faucet requires a 1-3/8" (3.5 cm) diameter opening in sink or
countertop. Faucet can be installed in place of sink spray hose. If
faucet is not to be installed in sink spray hose opening, it is
recommended that a qualified installer be contacted to drill hole
through your type of sink or countertop. Thickness of sink or
countertop hole must not exceed 1-3/4" (4.4 cm).
Cold water supply connection must be available. See “Water
supply requirements” section.
Grounded electrical outlet is required. See “Electrical
requirements” section. The outlet should be located within 42"
(106.7 cm) of hot water dispenser tank.
Plumbing connections must comply with all sanitary and
plumbing codes.
Water connections use easy-connect fittings which do not require
sealing compounds to keep them from leaking.
42" (106.7 cm) maximum
from electrical outlet to
hot water dispenser tank.
Tank must be
mounted vertically.
Model Series
KHWG160 shown
model/serial
number label
Faucet to be installed in a
1-3/8" (3.5 cm) diameter
sink or countertop cutout.
1-3/4" (4.4 cm) maximum
countertop or sink
thickness
Saddle valve or hard plumbed
connection to water supply line.
cold water
supply line
6-7/8"
(17.5 cm)
7-7/8"
(20.0 cm)
11-1/8"
(28.3 cm)
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools
listed here.
Tools needed:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
pencil
measuring tape or ruler
pliers
Phillips screwdriver
tube cutter
1/4" or 7 mm open-end wrench
adjustable wrench that opens to 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) minimum
bucket or pan to catch water
Parts needed:
screws or anchors for attaching mounting bracket to wall.
1/4" O.D. copper tubing
saddle valve kit or other plumbing parts needed to connect
1/4" tubing from faucet easy-connect fitting to water supply
line. If a saddle valve is used, do not use a piercing type or
3/16" saddle valve, which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.
Saddle valve kit or other plumbing parts used must meet all
local codes and ordinances.
Parts supplied:
Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.
faucet assembly
water tank
tank mounting bracket
hose clamp
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS