Dishwasher Installation
STEP 15: CONNECT DRAIN LINE | Method 1 – Air gap with waste tee or disposer |
The molded end of the drain hose will fit 5/8" through 1" diameter inlet ports on the air gap, waste tee or disposer.
• Determine the size of the inlet port
• Cut the drain hose connector on the marked line, if required, to fit the inlet port.
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•If a longer drain hose is required, and you did not purchase the GPF10S drain hose, add up to 42" length, for a total of 120" (10 feet), to the factory- installed hose. Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect
the two hose ends. Secure the connection
with hose clamps.
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IMPORTANT – Total drain hose length must not exceed 10 feet for proper drain operation.
•Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee, or disposer using the previously determined method. Secure the hose with a
Waste Tee Installation | Disposer Installation |
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Method 2 – “High drain loop” with waste tee or disposer
Fasten the drain hose to the underside of the countertop with a hanger.
Waste Tee Installation | Disposer Installation |
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IMPORTANT – When connecting the drain line to a disposer, check to be sure that the drain plug has been removed. Dishwasher will not drain if plug is left in place.
Remove
Drain
Plug
Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges for a “no drain” complaint.
Make sure any excess drain hose has been pulled through the cabinet opening. This will prevent excess hose in the dishwasher cavity from becoming kinked or crushed by the dishwasher. Make sure the disposer plug has been removed if the drain hose is connected to a disposer.
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