Hot Water Connection
HOT WATER CONNECTmON
Scald Hazard
To avoid being scaJded, do not perform any work on a charged hot water tine. Serious injury could result. Only qualified plumbers shouJd perform pJumbing work. Do not attempt any work on the dishwasher hot water supply pJumbing until you are certain the hot water supply is shut off.
NOTE: Make certain that the correct 90° eUbowfitting (not supplied) for the hot water supply line has been pur- chased 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,
2With copper tubing,
Braided Dishwasher Suppty Hose
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
Copper Tubing
Temperatures required for soJdedng and sweating writ damage the dishwasher's water inlet vaJve. If ptumbing Hnes are to be soldered or sweated, keep the heat source at Jeast 6 inches (152.4 ram) away from the dishwasher's water intet vaJve.
,if using a solder joint instead of a compression fitting, be sure to make all solder connections before
connecting the water line to the dishwasher,
*Make certain there are no sharp bends or kinks in the water line that might restrict water flow,
*Be sure to use pipe thread compound or Teflon tape to seal the connection when required,
, Before connecting the copper hot water supply line to the dishwasher, flush it with hot water to clear any foreign material,
*Turn on the water supply to check for leaks after
NOTE: Do not use pipe sealant on compression fittings,
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