Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

 

 

This Wall Area

 

 

 

 

must be Free

 

 

 

 

 

of Pipes or

 

24"

 

34-1/2"+1/4"

 

wires

 

 

Underside of

5"

4"

5"

Min.

 

Countertop

4"

 

 

 

 

to Floor

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plumbing and Electric Service

 

 

 

Must Enter Inside This Area

 

Cabinets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Square

 

 

 

 

6"

and

Figure A

 

 

 

 

Plumb

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation.

ADVERTENCIA:

Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, incendio o lesiones a personas, el instalador debe asegurarse de que el lavaplatos esté completamente cerrado en el momento de la instalación.

•The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no more than 10' in length for proper drainage.

•The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.

CLEARANCES: When

Floor MUST be Even With Room Floor.

24"

Min.

installed into a corner, allow 2" min. clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet,

Countertop

Dishwasher

•The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 24" wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to underside of the countertop.

wall or other appliances. Allow 28-3/8" min. clearance from the front of the dishwasher for door opening. Figure B.

Figure B

28-3/8"

Clearance for Door Opening 2" Minimum

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
•Follow local codes and ordinances.•Do not exceed 10' distance to drain.

NOTE: Air gap must be used, if waste tee or disposer connection is less than 18" above floor to prevent siphoning.

DETERMINE DRAIN METHODThe type of drain installation depends on the following questions.■Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?■Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST be used.• If the answers are NO, either method may be used.CABINET PREPARATION

•Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.

IMPORTANT –When

 

 

 

connecting drain line to disposer,

 

 

 

Remove

 

 

 

check to be sure that drain plug has

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drain

been removed. DISHWASHER WILL

 

 

 

Plug

NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.

 

 

 

Figure C

Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordi-

 

nances. The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer’s

 

instructions.

 

 

 

Drain Hose Hanger

Drain Hose Hanger

 

 

32"

32"

 

 

Min.

 

18"

Min.

 

18"

 

 

 

Min.

 

 

 

Min.

 

 

 

 

 

Figure D

 

 

Method 2 – “High Drain Loop” with Waste Tee or Disposer

 

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.

 

Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before

 

attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.

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