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Installation
Preparation
PREPARE DISHWASHER
ENCLOSURE
This WallArea
of
351/2"_+1/4"
Underside of
Countertop
toFloor
FigureA
Cabinets
_Square
and
Plumb
Floor M USTbeEvenMin.
WithRoom Floor
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep,
24"wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to
underside of the countertop.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to
persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is
completely enclosed at the time of installation.
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is
no more than 10' in length for proper drainage.
• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top,
sides and back, and must not support any part of the
enclosure.
CLEARANCES: W hen
installed into a corner,
allow 2" rain. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow
28-3/8"rain. clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B
FigureB
I
Counteltop
Door
Opening 2" Minimum
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 10' distance to drain.
NOTE: Air gap must be used, if waste tee or disposer
connection is less than 18" above floor to prevent
siphoning.
DETERMINE
DRAIN METHOD
The type of drain installation depends on the following
questions.
[] Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
[] Is waste tee less than 18"above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST
be used.
• If the answers are NO, either method may be used.
CABINET
PREPARATION
• Drill a 1-1/2" din. hole in the cabinet wall within the
shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp
edges.
IMPORTANT-when
connecting drain line to disposer,
_-r-r_ 4-- Remove
checkto
be sure that drain plug has
i_
-
Hopper
been removed. DISHWASHER WILL
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Plug
NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE._
FigureC
Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be usedwhen required by local codes and ordinances.
The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Method 2 - "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or Disposer
Note: Avoid unnecessary service call charges. Always be
sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching
dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.
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