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PREPARE DRAIN PLUMBING
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
¥Follow local codes and ordinances.
¥If dishwasher is not adjacent to sink, horizontal drain line should not be longer than 10 feet and should not contain more than three 90¡ long radius turns.
DRAIN PREPARATION
A drain hose already connected to the pump outlet is supplied with the dishwasher. If the drain hose is not long enough and has to be extended, use a 1/2" O.D. copper tubing with clamp.
o countertop
32" 18"
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Under the sink connection Hose may be fastened to underside of countertop
IMPORTANT
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THE RUBBER END OF THE DRAIN HOSE MAY BE CUT OFF TO ACCOMMODATE THE FOLLOWING SIZES OF TAIL PIECE OR WASTE TEE: 5/8", 3/4" OR 1"
1.A suggested method of connecting the drain hose to a WASTE TEE or a Y branch tailpiece on the existing sink trap is shown in Figure C. They are made by several manufacturers purposely for electric dishwashers.
2.When connecting the drain hose to a DISPOSER, remove hopper plug before making connection.
Install waste tee or disposer according to manufacturerÕs instructions.
TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DRAIN FROM SINK INTO DISHWASHER OR SIPHONING OF DISHWASHER WATER, DRAIN LINE MUST BE ROUTED AS FOLLOWS:
MIN. 30" ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR UNDER THE SINK CONNECTION.
MIN. 20" ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR INSTALLATION DIRECTLY THROUGH THE FLOOR.
Note: be sure to remove drain plug from disposer before attaching drain line. dishwasher will not drain if plug is left in place.
CABINET PREPARATION
Drill
Drain hose will be passed through this hole and connected to the drain in a later step.
PREPARE HOT WATER LINE
Follow local codes and ordinances.
1.The hot water line may enter from either side, the rear or from the floor within the shaded area shown in Figure D.
2.Cut a hole approximately
3.Turn off the water supply.
4.Install a hand
5.Water connection is on left side of dishwasher. Install the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8Ó O.D. copper tubing or 1/2Ó O.D. plastic tubing. Route line as shown in Figure D. Extend the water line forward at least 19Ó from rear wall.
6.The water valve has a 3/8 N.P.T. internal thread. We recommend use of 90 degrees elbow for connection of copper tubing to water valve. (See Figure E)
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7.Adjust the water heater to deliver water between the temperatures of 120¡F and 150¡F as it comes in the dishwasher.
8.Flush water line to clean out debris.
9.The water pressure of the hot water supply line must be between
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