Installation Instructions
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1.Disconnect power.
2.Turn off water supply.
Prepare cabinet opening using existing utility hookups
•Follow the steps in this section if you are installing the dishwasher in an existing cabinet opening with utility hookups.
•If you are installing the dishwasher in a cabinet opening that does not have hookups, follow the steps under "Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups" section.
Install the drain hose
IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose even when installing a new replacement dishwasher.
1.Drill a
2.Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer using one of the following methods:
•Option 1, Waste disposer – with air gap
•Option 2, No waste disposer – with air gap
•Option 3, Waste disposer – no air gap*
•Option 4, No waste disposer – no air gap*
*an air gap is recommended
Helpful Tip: To reduce the vibration of the hose, keep the hose away from the floor and the edge of the hole where it passes through the cabinet.
Option 1: Waste disposer – with air gap:
1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Cut end of drain | |
| hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section). |
2. | Attach drain hose to air gap with large |
| clamp. If the drain hose was cut, use a |
| (3.8 to 5 cm) |
3. | Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or |
1. Check that the water |
line reaches to the |
front left of opening |
where the water |
connection will be |
made. |
water line
direct wire
clamps* to connect air gap to disposer inlet. |
This connection must be before the drain trap and at |
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will |
be installed. |
2. Check that the direct |
wire reaches to the |
front right of opening |
where the electrical |
connection will be made. |
6" (15.2 cm)
drain hose –
cut here if needed
rubber hose connector
spring or
air gap
If the water line and the direct wire reach far enough into the opening, proceed to the next section “Install the drain hose.“ If they do not reach far enough, follow the steps under “Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups.”
clampslarge
clamp
drain
disposerhose inlet
drain trap
drain hose
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
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