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Water requirements
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All solder connections
must be made
before the water line is connected
to the dishwasher
to prevent
damage to the inlet valve.
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Do Not solder within
6 inches of the
inlet valve. The plastic part of the
water inlet valve could be damaged.
Failure to follow
these instructions
may result in product
damage.
Hot water line to dishwasher must provide
20-l 20 psi water pressure. For best results,
the hot water heater should be set to
deliver 120°F minimum
temperature
water
(except as noted in your Use and Care
Guide).
Use l/2"
O.D. copper tubing or 3/8"
galvanized pipe inlet line. Dishwasher inlet
valve has 3/8" internal pipe thread.
Water
line connection
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:i FF Disconnect
electrical
supply.
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i~"n,i ." Rough in water line through
the 1"
hole in cabinet rear wall or floor to
dishwasher cabinet opening.
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.> d Install a shutoff valve
in the water line where it
can be easily used.
t Flush water line into a bucket to get rid
ny particles that may clog the inlet
valve. Turn shutoff valve to "OFF" position.
$Check that there are no sharp bends or
kinks in the water line that may restrict
water flow.
Drain requirements
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The drain line connection
to the
house plumbing
must be a
minimum
of 20" above the floor. A
lower drain connection
may result
in siphoning.
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If drain line is routed to a
connection
point less than 20"
above the floor, the drain line must
form a loop 20" above the floor.
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Do Not kink hose and copper
tubing.
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Do Not use a drain line or fittings
that are less than l/2"
I.D.
Failure to follow
these instructions
could result in poor drainage
or
damage to the product.
The drain hose should be 9/l 6" minimum
I.D. flexible hose or S/8" O.D. copper
tubing. A minimum
of 22" flexible drain
hose, or a 12" length of copper drain line
with a 12" length of flexible hose, is
needed. Flexible hose must be resistant to
heat and detergent.
Do Not use a drain or
fittings less than l/2" I.D. Flexible hose is
available through your local plumbing,
hardware or automotive
supply stores.
If drain line is copper, clamp a 12" length
of 9/l 6" I.D. flexible, heat- and detergent-
resistant hose to the end of the copper
drain line to connect to dishwasher valve.
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S/8" O.D. copper tubing
20" min. above floor
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If drain line is routed to a connection
point less than 20" above floor, use S/8"
O.D. copper tubing to form a loop 20"
above the floor. Make sure there are no
kinks in hose or copper tubing.
NOTE: An air gap MUST be used in the
high drain loop if the drain line is
connected to the house plumbing
at a
point lower than 20" above the floor.
If connection
to an air gap is required,
air
gap kits are available from local plumbing
supply sources.
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Install air gap according to kit
instructions.
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Entry must be above trap and at least
20" above the floor.
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Remove disposer knockout or plug
before connecting
drain line.
Note: Most disposers have 7/8" connectors.
Connectors that adapt from the drain line
to disposer are available from local
plumbing
supply sources.
Drain connection
Important:
Remove the disposer knockout
plug
before connecting
the drain hose.
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& -Attach drain to waste tee or waste
disposer. See "Recommended
Methods"
and "Alternate
Methods".
A a" Rough in drain line to cabinet opening
through
1' hole in rear wall or floor.
Recommended
methods:
Connect air gap to a waste tee or waste
disposer using a rubber connector.
Waste Tee Connection
above trap.
Waste Disposer Connection
Alternate
methods:
If local plumbing
codes permit, dishwasher
drain line may be connected directly to
waste tee or waste disposer. Do Not cut
hose connector
to fit when connecting
directly
to a disposer.
Direct Connection
to Waste Tee
Direct Connection
to Waste Disposer
With dishwasher
in kitchen.
Electrical
Shock Hazard
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Disconnect
electrical
power at the
fuse box or circuit breaker box
before installing
dishwasher.
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Make sure that water supply line,
drain hose and wiring
do not touch
any exposed terminals
of the
dishwasher
wiring.
Failure to do so could result in serious
injury or death.
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Floor Damage
Keep shipping
base under dishwasher
or slide dishwasher
onto cardboard
or hardboard
before moving
it across
the floor.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
floor covering.
a 3 Remove the 2 screws below the access
panel. Pull bottom of panel out and lift up
and away from dishwasher. Set access panel
aside on a protective covering.
b Measure height of
inet opening from
underside of countertop
to floor. Adjust
dishwasher leveling legs
to fit opening height.
back of dishwasher
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Drain hose, water
inlet line
and electrical
supply line
routed
through
this area.
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Place drain hose on left side of cabinet
opening,
between motor and frame. Check
that rear cross channel does not contact
drain, electrical, or water lines when
dishwasher will be installed in its final
location.
Do Not remove cross channel.
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