Installation Instructions

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Installation Preparation
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24” deep,
24” wide and approximately 34-1/2” high from floor to
underside of the countertop.
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is
no more than 16’ in length for proper drainage.
• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top,
sides and back, and must not support any part of the
enclosure.
CLEARANCES: When installed into a corner, allow 2” min.
clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall
or other appliances. Allow 25-1/2” min. clearance from
the front of the dishwasher for door opening.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 16’ distance to drain.
NOTE : Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer
connection is less than 18” above floor to prevent siphoning.
DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD
The type of drain installation depends on the following
questions.
• Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
• Is waste tee less than 18” above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1
MUST be used.
•
If the answers are NO, either method may be used.
CABINET PREPARATION
• Drill a 1-1/2” diameter hole in the cabinet wall within
the shaded areas shown in PREPARE DISHWASHER
ENCLOSURE section for the drain hose connection.
The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.
IMPORTANT – When connecting
drain line to disposer, check to be sure
that drain plug has been removed.
DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF
PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes
and ordinances. The air gap must be installed according
to manufacturer’s instructions.
Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.
Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed
before attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.
Remove
Drain
Plug
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to
persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher
is completely enclosed at the time of installation.
WARNING
Method 2 – “High Drain Loop” with Waste Tee or Disposer
DISHWASHER HANDLE DIMENSION: The dishwasher
door should be flush with the cabinet. For models with
a handle, the total depth (with handle) is 26-1/4” max.
depending on the model. Locate the Quick Specs document
online for more dishwasher dimensions.
34-1/2”+1/4”
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
This Wall Area
Must be Free
of Pipes and
Wires
Cabinets
Square
and
Plumb
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Inside This Area
24”
Min.
4”
6”
24”
Min.
33-1/2” to 34-3/4”
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
Figure A
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Countertop
Dishwasher
25-1/2"
Figure B
72”
max.
72”
max.
Figure C
Drain Hose Hanger
18”
min.
32” min. -
72” max.
Drain Hose Hanger
18”
min.
32” min. -
72” max.
Figure D