Connect To Water Supply; Connect To Drain - KitchenAid 8574116 Installation Instructions Manual

Option 2: Power supply cord method
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Check that power supply cord does not touch
dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub.

Connect to water supply

Helpful Tip:
Compression fittings:
a. Slide nut onto copper tubing about 1" (2.5 cm).
b. Slide ferrule onto the tubing. Do not position ferrule
on the end of the tubing.
c. Put the tubing into the elbow as far as it will go.
d. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut
onto the elbow threads. Be gentle when handling and
positioning the copper tubing, it bends and kinks
easily.
elbow
1. To prevent vibration during operation, route the water
supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher
base, frame or motor.
2. With copper tubing pushed into compression fitting as
far as it will go, use a wrench and tighten compression
fitting nut to elbow on water inlet valve.
3. Place paper towel under elbow. Turn on water supply
and check for leaks.
nut
ferrule

Connect to drain

1. To help minimize vibration, route drain hose to avoid
contact with motor, door springs, water line, cabinet,
flooring or the edge of the hole where it passes through
the cabinet.
2. Do not remove drain loop from side of dishwasher.
3. Place pan under end of drain hose. Pan will collect any
water in drain hose.
4. Place the smaller drain hose clamp onto the small end of
the drain hose.
5. Push the drain hose into the connector up to the stop on
the drain hose.
connector
6. Use pliers to open clamp and slide clamp onto
connector between stops on connector as shown.
stops
drain
loop
hose clamp
stop
hose clamp
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