KD-27A SERIES DISHWASHERS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FORM 4171083 (153138) 3-86
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BEFORE STARTING: Please read these installation instructions COMPLETELY help to ensure optimum dishwasher performance. For Replacement compatible. Installation For New Installations into place. - - AND CAREFULLY.
SPECIFICA T/O/W 115 volts 60 hertz 1 phase Electrical Operating Load Maximum Protective Minimum Circuit Size 13.5 amperes 15 amperes Device Size 15 amperes 140°F or lower depending on model (refer to Use & Care Guide) Water Temperature 20 to 120 psi Water Pressure (Flowing) 337/1grr to 35” high 24” wide 23’/2” deep (min.) Cabinet Opening HERE ARE THE BASIC STEPS OF INSTALLATION: Page .............. 5 .............. 6 .............. 9 ............. 10 ............. 11 .............
1 CHOOSING THE LOCA T/ON For easy access to plumbing, it is most convenient to have your dishwasher located near the kitchen sink. Any built-in dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, both sides, and the back. Therefore, the cabinet space below your kitchen counter is probably the best location. If the dishwasher is being installed at the end of a cabinet or free standing then side panels and a wood top can be purchased from your KitchenAid dealer to enclose the dishwasher.
2 PREPARING THE LOCATION Access holes in the cabinets, floor, or rear wall for the hot water supply line, drain line, and electrical supply must be located within the shaded area in Fig. 3 in order to avoid interference with the dishwasher frame or other components. HOT WATER SUPPLY LINE WARNING: PLUMBING PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY, SAFETY, AND CODES. Water supply should be 140°F or lower depending on model (refer to Use and Care Guide).
For service convenience, a shut-off valve (not supplied) should be installed in the supply line in a readily accessible location (such as beneath the sink) and a union (not supplied) should be installed in the supply line near the dishwasher fill valve. To prevent connected CAUTION - heat damage to the fill valve, ALL solder connections to the dishwasher. must be made BEFORE the water line is DRAIN LINE The drain line should be 9/16” ID (minimum) flexible hose or 5/l’ OD copper tubing.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL CODES. WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL MUST COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL POWER SUPPLY. The electrical supply must be a 115 volt, 15 amp, properly grounded, positioned as shown in Fig. 8, and should be installed by a qualified electrician. No other appliances or outlets should be on this circuit. 4 CHANNEL 2 TAB \ Fig. 9 ADJUbABLE KICKBOARD Fig.
3 PLACING THE DISHWASHER IN ITS LOCATION The adjustable kickboard and lower panel (Fig. 9) must be removed for access to dishwasher connections. Remove the kickboard (5) by removing the two screws (one with lock washer) that secure it. Remove two screws (1) and pull out the bottom of lower panel to unhook tabs (2) from frame. Remove the lower panel by pulling it downward to slide panel flanges (3) from behind the support channel (4). Set the dishwasher height.
To maintain dishwasher position and alignment, locate the adjustable brackets at the upper tank corners as shown in Fig. 13 and secure them to the counter top with self drilling flat head wood screws (supplied). CAUTION :Make sure screw heads will not interfere with the top of the door. If these brackets are not compatible with your countertop, the dishwasher may be anchored to the floor with a VI” lag bolt (not supplied) through the hole in each side of the dishwasher frame as shown in Fig. 12. Fig.
5 CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE Remove the red plug from the dishwasher check valve and use a hose clamp (not supplied) to connect the prepared drain line directly to the dishwasher check valve (Fig. 15). Make sure there are no sharp bends or kinks anywhere Fig. 6 WARNING: in the drain line which might restrict water flow. Fig.
7 FlNAL CHECK LIST Open the dishwasher door and remove all cardboard, and literature. DO NOT remove the white plastic plug buttons (Fig. 17) from sides of door or the white plastic bumpers on front corners of the lower rack. DO NCrr remove the two spring retainers (Fig. 18) attached to the tank water heater if dishwasher is so equipped. Fig. Turn on the electrical Test dishwasher 17 Fig. 18 power supply. operation: 1. Push buffon models - Close and latch the door.
8 FRONT PANEL VARIATIONS Vari-Front Panel Pack - All KitchenAid dishwashers are equipped with reversible front panels. If you wish to change the color of your dishwasher panels, consult your Use and Care Guide for instructions on how to reverse these panels. Custom Panels - If custom wood or decorator front panels are to be used, they should be I/,” thick. Length and width dimensions should be the same as the Vari-Front panel inserts.
9 SEASONAL STORAGE - CAUTION - To protect against possible rupture of the fill valve, water lines leading to the diwasher, as well as water lines in the dishwasher MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST FREEZING. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty. For installation where the dishwasher is to be left unused be prepared as outlined in your Use and Care Guide.
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KitchenAid Major Appliances FORM 4171083 (153138) 3-86 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
