Drain System, HOT Water Supply Line | KitchenAid KD-18 specs

OPENING FOR DISHWASHER

+ 24” ---+!

STAYING BEHIND VERTICAL

FRAME MEMBER f3lHER

R.H. OR LH. SIDE.

FIG. 3

03 DRAIN SYSTEM

The dishwasher is equipped with a pump type drain. Except during drain periods, drain valve is closed thus- protecting the dishwasher fror?__n,grmal back flow from drain line. Dishwasher can be’ nnected to a drain line through the back wall t d” a sink or disposer to either right or left side or to an air gap. Note figure

4 for dimensions for locations of drain line. Note figure 2 for area to be kept free of all plumbing connections. Connect a g/16” I.D. minimum drain line (furnished by installer) to drain valve. When flexible hose is used, it must be resistant to heat and

0 HOT WATER

2 SUPPLY LINE

If the fill line comes from either right or left, it must be installed behind the vertical frame members which are 2-9/l 6” from the wall. Locate fill line according to FIG. 3. For roughing-in purposes, locate 3/4” hole 19-l/2” from back wall and 6 inches from left edge of cabinet For other typical fill line installations such as water line from back see alternate (dotted line) suggestions.

All sweat fittings for l/2” O.D. copper tubing must be sweat into place before attaching to dishwasher to prevent excess heat on fill valve. Make certain that there is a hand shut off valve (A or B, Fig. 3) in the hot water supply line.

To conveniently service dishwasher, it is recommended a union be connected in the fill line.

detergent water. When copper tubing is used, make

the connection			to	drain valve using a short length of
flexible		hose	and	clamps.		Flexible	drain		hose		and
clamps		are furnished			in	KD-IK	installation				kit
available		from	your		local	KitchenAid			dealer		or
distributor.		Drain		connections		must	be in		compliance
with	local codes.			Do not install check				valve		in drain
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line.	When connecting				dishwasher		drain		to	a	food
waste	disposer,		be	sure	to	remove the		knockout			(or
threaded)		plug	in the		disposer		to	insure		proper
drainage.

NOTE: Do Not Kink Drain Hose.

Minimum Size For All Dishwasher Drains Is 9/16” I.D.

A Drain Gap May Be Required. Consult Your Local Codes.

FIG. 4