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DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
Prepare
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
Drain
• Dishwasher drain hose must not exceed 10
Plumbing
• Dishwasher must be connected to waste line
• Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer
feet in length for proper drainage.
with an air gap (not supplied) or 32" mini-
mum high drain loop depending on local
codes and ordinances to prevent back flow
into the dishwasher.
connection is less than 18 inches above floor
to prevent shopping.
CAUTION
An air gap MUST BE
USED if the drain
hose is connected to
waste tee or disposer
lower than 18" above
the floor level.
Failure to provide the
proper drain connec-
tion height with air
gap or 32" minimum
height drain loop will
result in improper
draining of the dish-
washer which may
cause damage.
Installation Preparation
Stainless Steel Interior Dishwashers
DRAIN PREPARATION
The type of drain installation depends on
answers to the following questions:
l Do local codes or ordinances require an
air gap?
l Will waste tee or disposer connection be
less than 18" above floor?
l Will installation have a drain loop less than
32" above floor?
If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above
is YES, Method 2 MUST be used. Otherwise
either Method 1 or Method 2 may be used.
METHOD 1–High Drain Loop with Waste Tee or Disposer
Drain hose to be fastened
to underside of countertop
in a later step.
32"
18"
Min.
Min.
METHOD 2–Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
Install air gap, waste tee or disposer according to
manufacturer's instructions. Provide a method to support
drain hose at least 32" above floor to prevent back flow
into dishwasher.
Drain hose to be fastened
to underside of countertop
in a later step.
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
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