Nstahation Instructions; Prepare Cabinet Opening Using Existing Utility Hookups - KitchenAid KUDS03FTPA Installation Instructions Manual

/nstM/ation Instructions
EBectrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit
breaker box before installing dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Turn off water supply.
Prepare cabinet opening using
existing utility hookups
Follow the steps in this section if you are installing the
dishwasher in an existing cabinet opening with utility
hookups,
® If you are installing the dishwasher in a cabinet opening
that does not have hookups, follow the steps under
"Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing
utility hookups" section,
Check that the water
line reaches to the
front left of opening
where the water
connection will be
made,
Check that the direct
wire reaches to the
front right of opening
where the electrical
connection will be made,
direct
6" (15.2 cm) _/
if the water line and the direct wire reach far enough into
the opening, proceed to the next section "install the drain
hose/' If they do not reach far enough, follow the steps
under "Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing
utility hookups:'
mnstall the drain hose
_MPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose even when
installing a new replacement dishwasher,
1. Drill a 1-1/2" (&8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wail or
floor on the side of the opening closest to the sink,
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2. Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer using
one of the following methods:
o Option 1,Waste disposer- with air gap
o Option 2, No waste disposer- with air gap
o Option 3, Waste disposer- no air gap _
Option 4, No waste disposer - no air gap _
%n air gap is recommended
HelpfuJTip:To reduce the vibration of the hose, keep the
hose away from the floor and the edge of the hole where
it passes through the cabinet.
Option 1:Waste disposer = with air gap:
1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Cut end of drain
hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).
2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring4ype
clamp, if the drain hose was cut, use a lq/2" to 2"
(3.8 to 5 cm) screw4ype clamp _,
3. Use a rubber hose connector _ with spring or screw-type
clamps ×-to connect air gap to disposer inlet.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will
be installed.
drain hose -
cut hereif needed
rubberhose
connector
large
spring-type
clamp
"" drain
hose
drain trap
4. Insert drain hose through
hole cut in cabinet to the
front center of opening
where drain connection
will be made,
drain hose
Parts available from local plumbing supply stores