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PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
32.5"
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
17-5/8" Min.
Figure A
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep and
17-5/8" to 18" wide. The opening should be 32.5" max. height.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.
• Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the
dishwasher drain hose.
• Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an air gap
(not supplied) or 32" minimum high drain loop, depending on
local codes and ordinances to prevent back flow into the
dishwasher.
• Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connection is
less than 18" above the floor to prevent siphoning.
DRAIN PREPARATION
The type of drain installation depends on answers to the
following questions:
Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than 18"
above the floor?
Will installation have a drain loop less than 32" above floor?
If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES,
Method 1 MUST be used. Otherwise either Method 1 or
Method 2 may be used. Figure C or Figure D.
CAUTION:
An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected to
waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floor.
Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with air gap
or 32" minimum, high drain loop will result in improper draining
of the dishwasher.
Installation Preparation
24"
Min.
4"
Cabinets
Square
6"
and
Plumb
18" Max.
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Shaded Area
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no more
than 10 feet 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: When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow
25-5/8" min. clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B
Note: ADA installation, (32-1/2") beneath 34" high counter-tops may be
accomplished by adjusting the toekick and leveling legs.
Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
Method 2 – High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer
Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside of countertop.
32"
18"
Min.
Min.
Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to
manufacturer's instructions.
CABINET PREPARATION
• Drill a 1-1/2" dia. 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.
3
Countertop
Dishwasher
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Figure B
Figure C
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Figure D
25-5/8"
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