KitchenAid KD-27A SERIES Installation Instructions Manual page 5

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CHOOSING THE LOCA T/ON
For easy access to plumbing, it is most convenient to have your dishwasher located near the kitchen sink.
Any built-in dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, both sides, and the back. Therefore, the cabinet space
below your kitchen counter is probably the best location. If the dishwasher is being installed at the end of a cabinet
or free standing then side panels and a wood top can be purchased from your KitchenAid dealer to enclose the
dishwasher.
The cabinet opening (Fig. 1) should be square with dimensions as follows: Height - 3311/16" to 35"; Width -
24" minimum; Depth - 23X" minimum. If the dishwasher height of 3311/r6 is too high, it may be reduced to 337/16"
by removing the leveling feet. If side panels are used, cabinet height should be 34%" minimum to 35" maximum
using the adjusting legs.
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If the dishwasher is installed in a corner, there must be adequate clearance to open the door (Fig. 2).
- CAUTION -
To protect against possible rupture of the fill valve, water lines leading to the dishwasher, as well as water
lines in the dishwasher MUST be protected against freezing. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty.
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