Drain Requirements; Water Supply Requirements; Electrical Requirements - KitchenAid W10078153B Installation Instructions Manual

Drain Requirements

• Use the new drain hose supplied with your dishwasher.
If this is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a
maximum length of 12 feet (3.7 m) that meets all current
AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and
detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of the
dishwasher.
• Connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above
drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm)
minimum above the floor. It is recommended that the
drain hose either be looped up and securely fastened to
the underside of the counter, or be connected to an air
gap.
• Use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to house
plumbing lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above subfloor or
floor.
• Use 1/2" minimum I.D. drain line fittings.

Water Supply Requirements

• A hot water line with 20-120 psi (138-862 kPa) water
pressure.
• 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher.
• 3/8" O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or
flexible stainless steel braided fill line (1/2" minimum
plastic tubing is not recommended).
• A 90° elbow with 3/8" N.P .T. external pipe threads on one
end.
Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) from water inlet valve.
air gap

Electrical Requirements

Contact a qualified electrician.
Assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with all national and local codes and
ordinances.
You must have:
• 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp., fused electrical
supply.
• Copper wire only.
We recommend:
• A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
• A separate circuit.
If direct wiring dishwasher:
• Use flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper
wire with grounding wire that meets the wiring
requirements for your home and local codes and
ordinances.
• Use strain relief method provided with house wiring
junction box or install a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified clamp
connector to the house wiring junction box. If using
conduit, use a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector.
If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord:
• Use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part No. 4317824) marked for
use with dishwashers. Kit contents include:
– Volex, Inc., UL listed 16 gauge 3 wire power supply cord
with 3 prong grounded plug.
– Neer C-500 7/8 inch strain relief.
– 3 wire connectors.
– Part No. 302797 grommet
Follow the kit instructions for installing the power supply
cord.
• Power supply cord must plug into a mating three prong,
grounded outlet, located in the cabinet next to the
dishwasher opening. Outlet must meet all local codes and
ordinances.
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