Install Moisture Barrier - KitchenAid 8574116 Installation Instructions Manual

Option 2: No waste disposer – with air gap:
1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed
section).
2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type
clamp. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1-1/2" to 2"
(3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.
3. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screw-type
clamps* to connect air gap to waste tee.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will
be installed.
drain hose –
cut here if needed
drain trap
4. Insert drain hose
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening where
drain connection will be
made.
* Parts available from local plumbing supply stores
Option 3: Waste disposer – no air gap:
1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Do not cut end of
drain hose.
2. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large spring-type
clamp.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will
be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose be
looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the
counter.
large spring-type
clamp
drain trap
3. Insert drain hose
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening where
drain connection will be
made.
rubber hose
connector
air gap
spring or
screw-type
large
clamps
spring-type
clamp
waste
tee
drain
hose
drain hose
drain hose
disposer
inlet
drain hose
Option 4: No waste disposer – no air gap:
1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed
section).
2. Attach drain hose to waste tee with 1-1/2" to 2"
(3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will
be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose be
looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the
counter.
drain hose –
cut here if needed
waste
tee
drain trap
3. Insert drain hose through
hole cut in cabinet to the
front center of opening
where drain connection
will be made.
* Parts available from local plumbing
supply stores

Install moisture barrier

1. Make sure the area under the cabinet is clean and dry
for installation of the moisture barrier.
2. Remove the backing of the moisture barrier and apply to
underside of the countertop along the front edge of the
counter.
screw-type clamp
drain hose
(on some models)
moisture
barrier
drain
hose
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