Installation; Prepare Dishwasher Enclosure - Hotpoint HDA3500NBB - Dishwasher w/ 5 Wash Cycles 6PUSHBTN Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Preparation-Enclosure
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
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To reduce the risk of shock, fire, or injury
to persons, the installer must ensure that
the dishwasher is completely enclosed at
the time of installation.
• The rough cabinet opening must have a minimum
width and depth of 24" and height of 34-1/2" _+1/4"
from the floor to the underside of the countertop.
• The back wall should be free of pipes or wires.
• Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumb to
ensure a good fit. Refer to Figure A
• For a corner installation, allow 2" minimum
clearance between the dishwasher and the
adjacent wall.
• Provide at least 27" in front of the dishwasher to
allow the dishwasher door to open fully. Refer to
Figure B
54-1/2" _+ 1/4"
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
l
Floor MUST
be Even with
Room Floor
This Wall Area
must be Free of
Pipes or
Min.
Cabinets
Square
and
Plumb
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Shaded Area
Figure A
• The dishwasher must be installed no more than
10 feet from sink for proper drainage.
• The dishwasher must be fullg enclosed on the top,
sides, and back.
• The dishwasher must not support ang part of the
enclosure.
Countertop
Clearances:
In a corner installation, provide
at least 2" clearance between
the dishwasher and the adjacent
cabinet, wall, or other appliance.
Provide at least 27" of clearance
in front of the dishwasher.
\ 27" Minimum
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Figure B
• Hake sure the floor is level inside the opening and
even with the finished floor of the kitchen. This will
facilitate removal of the dishwasher at a later date
for service, if needed.