Installation Instructions
Drain Line Connection
caution
•For proper dishwasher operation and drainage, the drain line must be routed through the bottom of the cabinet and up to the drain or air gap connection. The drain hose or air gap outlet must connect above the sink trap.
•If required, the air gap must be installed at countertop level.
1.If the drain will connect to a waste disposer, see the disposer manufacturer’s installation instructions for correct drain hose mounting techniques. Most disposers have a plug on the drain line connection that must be removed prior to attaching the drain line. Also, any joints must have a minimum 7/8” (2.2 cm) inside diameter.
2.Cut the drain hose adapter on the end of the drain hose to the appropriate size for the air gap, waste tee, disposer connection or hose extension.
3.Connect the drain hose to the air gap or directly to the waste tee or disposer above the sink trap as shown in one of the examples on page 7.
4.Tighten the holding clamp.
5.For installations with an air gap, make sure that the drain line between the air gap and the waste tee or disposer is in place and that it is clamped tightly on both ends.
6.To ensure proper operation, inspect the drain system to make sure that:
•No part of the drain hose is higher than 35” (88.9 cm) from the bottom of the dishwasher.
•The connection to the waste tee or disposer is a minimum of 20” (50.8 cm) above the bottom of the dishwasher base.
Verifying Operation
Pre-verification Check List
1.Confirm that the power to the dishwasher is shut off at the circuit breaker panel.
2.Make sure all packing material has been removed from inside the dishwasher.
3.Familiarize yourself with operation of the dishwasher by reading the use and care manual.
4.Remove any protective film, if present from the control panel, door panel, etc.
5.Check again that the entire length of the power cable, water line and drain hose are free of pinches or kinks.
6.Verify that the dishwasher is level front to back and side to side inside the cutout.
Wet Test Checklist
1.Turn on the water supply and wait for five minutes. Check for leaks. Tighten connections if necessary. NOTE: Improper installation of the water supply line “O” ring can cause the water line to leak at the connection.
2.Turn on power to the dishwasher at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box. Make sure the power cord is connected to the electrical outlet (if applicable).
3.Test dishwasher operation by running a Rinse and Hold cycle (which takes about six minutes). See the use and care manual for specific operating instructions. Check to make sure that the dishwasher takes in water and drains.
4.Check for leaks under the dishwasher and under the sink. If any leaks are found, immediately push the STOP button and disconnect power. If there are leaks under the sink, check the water supply and drain connections. Reconnect power and restart the cycle. If the leak is elsewhere, and
a hose extension is installed, check for a loose connection.
5.If the dishwasher functions normally, complete the installation as instructed in the following sections.
If the dishwasher fails to operate properly:
•Verify that power is supplied to the dishwasher.
•Check all plumbing connections.
•Check for kinks in the water supply line and the drain hose.
•Repeat the Wet Test Checklist.
•If the appliance still does not work, contact Dacor Distinctive Service at (877)
Dacor is not responsible for the cost of correcting problems caused by a faulty installation.
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