Plumbing Preparation - Kenmore 63016302400 Installation Manual

PLUMBING PREPARATION
CAUTmON: Temperatures required for
so{dering and sweating will damage the
dishwasher's base and water inlet valve.
ff p{umbing lines are to be soldered or
sweated, keep the heat source at _east 6
inches (152.4 ram) away from the
dishwasher's base and water in_et valve.
Hot Water Supply
it is recommended to set your hot water heater to
deliver approximateUy 120 ° F (49 ° C) water to the
dishwasher, Water that is too hot can cause some
detergents to bose effectiveness, Water that is too
cooUwHU increase the dishwasher's run time,
The hot water supply pressure must be between 15 -
145 psi (1 - 10 bars),
Hot Water Supply P_umbing
Install an easily accessible shut-off valve (not sup=
plied) in the hot water supply line, as shown in Figure
7, letter B,
All solder connections must be made before the water
line is connected to the dishwasher's water inlet valve,
Water may also be supplied to the dishwasher by
using a braided hose line, Check with your local
plumbing supply sources for the proper hose and 90 °
elbow fitting,
Regardless of where the hot water supply line enters
the enclosure (following the guidelines on page 9),
position the line 14" (355mm) from the enclosure's left
side, as shown in Figure 7, letter A so that it wiii line
up properly with its channel in the dishwasher base
when the dishwasher is placed in its enclosure, Make
certain that the hot water supply line will not make
contact with the electric power supply line,
Drain P_umbing
Dishwasher Connection Piece
If the dishwasher is to drain either directly into the
household drain plumbing or through an air gap, install
a dishwasher connection piece under the sink, as
shown in Figure 8, btter A,
Figure 8 J
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