Bosch Appliances BSH Dishwasher Connecting the Drain Hose to the Household Plumbing

Drain Hose Connection/Hot Water Connection

Non-Metallic Tie Non-Metallic Tie

MIN.	MIN.
20"	20"

Connecting the Drain Hose to the Household Plumbing

The dishwasher drain hose may be connected to the drain plumbing in one of four ways:

1Directly to the undersink dishwasher drain connection, as shown in Figure 25.

2Directly to a disposer dishwasher drain connection, as shown in Figure 26.

3To the undersink dishwasher drain connection through an air gap, as shown in Figure 27.

4To a disposer dishwasher drain connection through an air gap, as shown on Figure 28.

Figure 25 Figure 26

Figure 27 Figure 28

Information on installing air gaps and disposers can be found in the Plumbing Preparation section of this manual.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

·If the dishwasher drain hose is to be connected to a disposer dishwasher drain connection, remove the plug from the disposer’s dishwasher drain connection.

·The dishwasher drain hose must have one place along its length that is securely attached 20 inches above the cabinet floor.

·The drain hose length can be extended if necessary. The maximum length of the drain hose, including the hose leading to the air gap, is 150 inches.

·The hose shown in Figure 29 is an air vent. The end of this hose should be left in the dishwasher base. Do not make any connections to this hose.

Air Vent Hose

Do not make any connections to this hose

Figure 29

HOT WATER CONNECTION

WARNING

Avoid Scald Hazard

Do not perform any work on a charged hot water line. Serious injury could result. Only qualified plumbers should perform plumbing work. Do not attempt any work on the dishwasher hot water supply plumbing until you are certain the hot water supply is shut off.

NOTE: Make certain that the correct 90° elbow fitting (not supplied) for the hot water supply line has been purchased and installed on the dishwasher as described in the Dishwasher Preparation section of this manual. The hot water supply line may be connected to the dishwasher in one of two ways:

1With braided hose.

2 With copper tubing.

Stainless Steel Braided Hose Approved for Dishwasher Use.

After connections are made turn on the hot water supply to check for leaks.

NOTE: Braided dishwasher supply hoses can also be used to extend pre-existing dishwasher water supply lines.

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