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Installation
Preparation
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
33-1/2" to 34-3/4"
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
This Wall Area
must be Free
of Pipesor
wires
Zabinets
Square
and
Plumb
Figure A
, The rough cabinet opening must be at least 2/4"deep, 2/4"
wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to underside
of the countertop.
kWARNING:
To reducethe risk of electric shock,fire, or injuryto persons,the
installer must ensurethat the dishwasheris completelyenclosed
at the time of installation.
The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no
more than 12' 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 28-5/8" min.
clearance from the front
of the dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B.
Allow at least 6" between
dishwasher and range or
oven appliances.
iL
/ Countertop
ii _ishwasher
1-
28-5/8"
L Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Figure
B
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
, Follow local codes and ordinances.
, Do not exceed 15' 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" diameter 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 t odisposer,
checkto be surethatdrain plughas
been removed.DISHWASHER WILL
NOT DRAIN IFPLUG ISLEFTINPLACE.
4
Remove
Drain
Plug
Figure C
Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordi-
nances. The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer's
instructions.
DrainHose Hanger
Figure
D
_
Drain Hose Hanger
\
L
Method
2 - "High
Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or Disposer
Tip: 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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