Prepare Cabinet Opening Where There Are No Existing Utility Hookups - KitchenAid W10078153B Installation Instructions Manual

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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
Prepare cabinet opening where there
are no existing utility hookups
Electrical connection
Option1: Direct wire method:
Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you
route wire into the cabinet opening from the right side.
1. Drill a 3/4" (1.9 cm)
hole in right-hand
cabinet side, rear or
floor. Preferred and
optional locations are
shown.
2. Wood cabinet: Sand
hole until smooth.
Metal cabinet: Cover
hole with grommet,
not provided.
3. Run wire into house wiring junction box.
4. Install a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified clamp connector (strain
relief) for flexible-type wire. If installing conduit, attach a
U.L.-listed/CSA-certified
conduit connector to the
junction box.
5. Run other end of wire
through cabinet hole. Cable
must extend to the right
front of cabinet opening.
screw-type clamp
drain
hose
drain hose
optional
preferred
locations
locations
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