Preparing Hot Water Line; Preparing Drain Plumbing; Installing Dishwasher - Amana CDU300DB Service Manual

Installation Instructions

Preparing Hot Water Line

Note:
• Plumbing must meet local codes and ordinances. If
plumbing does not, contact a licensed plumber.
• Hot water line must accommodate 3/8" copper
tubing or 1/2" plastic tubing. Manual shut-off in hot
water line is recommended.
1. Cut 1 1/2" hole in cabinet for hot water line. Hot
water line must enter within shaded area.
2. Flush water line to clean out debris.
5"
Hot
2"

Preparing Drain Plumbing

Note:
• Plumbing must meet local codes and ordinances. If
plumbing does not, contact a licensed plumber.
• Edges of cabinet opening for drain hose must be
smooth and rounded. If cabinet is metal, edges of
opening must be covered with a rubber cord
protector.
• An air gap must be used if drain hose is connected
to house plumbing lower than 18" above floor level.
All air gap devices must be capable of passing 3/8"
steel ball to assure minimum drain line stoppages.
August 1997
5"
4"
4"
6"

Installing Dishwasher

WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, open household circuit
breaker to dishwasher before installing or
servicing dishwasher. After installing or servicing
dishwasher, restore power.
CAUTION
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or
other flooring with cardboard, rugs or other
protective material during installation.
CAUTION
To avoid property damage, do not tilt dishwasher
forward.
1. Cut end of drain hose at pre-marked line as
necessary. Do not cut corrugated portion of drain
hose.
1"
7
3/4"
5/8"
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