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Personal Injury/Product
Damage
Hazard
Avoid opening
dishwasher
door
before dishwasher
is installed.
If dishwasher
is to be installed
freestanding,
not in cabinet
enclosure,
dishwasher
must be
secured to the floor using Kit No.
4162841, available
from your local
dealer.
Failure to follow
these instructions
may result in personal
injury or
product
damage.
Floor Damage
Keep cardboard
shipping
base or
plywood
under dishwasher
until it is
installed
or slide dishwasher
onto
cardboard
or hardboard
before
moving
across the floor.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
floor covering.
Important:
Observe all governing
codes and
ordinances.
Electrical Shock Hazard
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Electrical ground
is required.
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Electrical wiring
and components
must not contact any plumbing
materials
or drain hose.
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Electrical wiring,
water supply line,
and drain line must not contact any
exposed terminals
of the dishwasher
wiring.
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Plumbing
and wiring
should not
cross in front of motor or
dishwasher.
Failure to follow
these instructions
could result in electrical
shock.
Fire Hazard
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Do Not install dishwasher
over
carpeted flooring.
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Do Not pinch power supply cord or
kink power supply cable between
dishwasher
and cabinet.
. Cabinet opening
must completely
enclose sides, top and back of
dishwasher.
A side panel and wood
top are available from your
KitchenAid
dealer for installing
the
dishwasher
at the end of a cabinet.
Failure to do so may result in fire.
Product Damage
Protect dishwasher
and water lines
leading to dishwasher
against
freezing.
Failure to do so could cause inlet
valve, water lines and drain hose to
rupture.
Such ruptures
are not
covered by the warranty.
Proper electrical, drain and water supply
lines must be installed within shaded area
to prevent interference with dishwasher
cabinet or other components.
Panel A
Product
Dimensions
Side View
L-2611
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Rear View
20-314"
It is your responsibility
to:
. Comply with the installation
specifications
and dimensions.
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Properly install dishwasher.
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Make sure you have everything
necessary for proper installation.
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Contact a qualified installer to insure
that the electrical and plumbing
installations
meet national and local
codes and ordinances.
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Provide a properly grounded outlet.
Corner location
-
2" min. door
to cabinet or wall.
35" max..
33-718" '
min. with
leveling
legs
removed.
F!ote:ll
Measure
from lowest
point of
underside
of
countertop.
4-J I
v
24"
-n
8"
1
Cut 1" diameter
water
line
drain line, and power
cord
openings
within
shaded area.
Grommet
(Part
No. 302797)
required
for
electrical
hole cut
in metal cabinet.
Unshaded
area must be
free ofg;ip;Lz;zs,
and
-23-112"
min.
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b
.
2"
b
36"
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Important:
Observe all
dishwasher
fill
valve location
governing
codes and
ordinances.
It is recommended
that the electrical, drain
and water supply lines be located as close
to the rear wall as possible.
Check location
where dishwasher will be
installed. Location must provide:
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Easy access to water, electricity and
drainage lines.
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Convenient
loadin
-the
best position
is to the ri ht or le
%
;: of a sink.
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Openin
?I
t at is square for proper
dishwas er operation and appearance.
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Cabinet front that is perpendicular
to
floor.
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Protection so that water inlet valve and
drain cannot freeze.
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l/4"
minimum
clearance between
motor and flooring to prevent the motor
from overheating.
For installations where dishwasher will be
left unused and subjected to freezing
temperatures,
see "Winterizing"
section of
Use and Care Guide.
2 screws
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2 adjustable
wrenches
for fittin
copper tubing;
or s
pipe wrenches. for
$gagn:'zed
or Iron
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bushing
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l/2"
O.D. co per
tubing;
or 3 8 PI1
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1" drill bit or hole
saw
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electric drill
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electrical
tape
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flat-blade
screwdriver
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grommet
(metal
cabinets)
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9/16"
I.D. heat- and
detergent-resistant
hose and clamps; or
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level
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measurin
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3/4" nut %
tape
river
or socket wrench
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Phillips
screwdriver
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pipe-joint
compound
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pliers
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shutoff
valve
: 'p;T;I'
NPT
sireet elbows
or 90"
compression
elbows
with
3/8" NPT at one
end for copper
line
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3/4" strain relief
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supply line
fittings
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tubing
cutter
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twist-on
wire
connectors
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wire cutters
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drain hose
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