Install Drain Hose - KitchenAid KUDE60FVPA Installation Instructions Manual

3 Route water supply line
Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet.
(If using copper tubing, it will bend and kink easily, so be
gentle.) It should be far enough into the cabinet opening
to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left
side of the dishwasher.
4 Flush water supply line
Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "ON" position. Flush
water into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of particles
that could clog the inlet valve. Turn shutoff valve to
"OFF" position.

Install Drain Hose

IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Check local
codes to determine if an air gap is required.
1 Drill hole
If needed, drill a 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet
wall or side of the opening closest to the sink.
2
Route drain hose as shown through hole in cabinet to the
front center of opening where drain connection will be
made. Tape drain hose to the floor in area shown. This will
prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into
cabinet opening.
3
Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer
using one of the following options:
IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of the disposer or
a waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher
will be installed.
Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of the hose, keep the hose
away from the floor.
Option A, Waste disposer – no air gap
Waste disposer – no air gap
1
2
1-1/2"
(3.8 cm)
3
Route drain hose
Drain hose
Connect drain hose
• Option A, Waste disposer – no air gap
• Option B, No waste disposer – no air gap
• Option C, Waste disposer – with air gap
• Option D, No waste disposer – with air gap
Disposer inlet Disposer inlet
Drain trap Drain trap
1. Using a hammer and screwdriver,
knock plug into disposer.
2. Use needle nose pliers to remove
plug.
3. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet
with large silver drain hose clamp
(provided). Use pliers to squeeze
clamp open and move into position.
Large silver
drain hose clamp
Drain hose
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