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Before Operating the Dishwasher the First Time
Attach the faucet adapter. The special faucet adapter supplied with your dishwasher must be assembled to the sink faucet before you can use your dishwasher.
The faucet adapter is designed to fit standard spouts having internal or external threads. You will find the adapter and two washers in the faucet adapter packet in your dishwasher.
To install faucet adapter, first remove the old aerator or trim ring on your faucet spout.
If faucet has external threads: Insert the thinner of the two washers into the faucet adapter and attach it to the faucet spout.
Tighten with pliers.
If faucet has internal threads: Insert both of the washers into the faucet adapter and attach it to the faucet spout.
Tighten with pliers.
If the faucet adapter threads do not match your faucet spout, your local hardware or plumbing supply store normally has additional fittings to adapt your faucet spout to the special faucet adapter.
NOTE: A sink spray attachment hose can burst if it is installed on the same sink with your dishwasher. We suggest that you disconnect the sink spray attachment if your sink has one and plug the hole.
Safety Instructions
Operating
How to Connect the Unicouple
1Run the hot water faucet to purge cold water from the hot water line. The hot water must be between 120°F and 150°F for best wash performance.
2Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely out from storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher.
3Attach the Unicouple connector to the faucet adapter by depressing the collar at the top of the connector. When Unicouple is all the way up onto the adapter, release the collar. It will then snap into position to lock the Unicouple in place.
The Unicouple’s small hose carries water from the faucet to the dishwasher. Its large hose carries drain water to the sink. Be sure Unicouple is pointing toward the sink bowl drain opening and the sink drain is open for water that will drain from your dishwasher. If your dishwasher drains into a disposer, operate the disposer until it is completely empty before starting the dishwasher.
4Turn hot water fully on before starting the dishwasher.
5Plug the dishwasher power cord into the outlet.
Instructions
Troubleshooting
Pressure release button
How to Disconnect the Dishwasher
1 Unplug the dishwasher.
2 Push the cord back into its storage location. 
3 Turn off the hot water.
4Release the water pressure by depressing the pressure release button.
5Release the Unicouple from the faucet by depressing the collar at the top of the Unicouple connector.
6Drain excess water from the unicouple hoses (see below). Push the hoses back into their storage location.
CAUTION:To protect yourself and the room from severe splashing, relieve water pressure prior to disconnecting the unicouple.
Tips
Consumer
How to Drain Excess Water From Unicouple Hoses
If the sink is 34″ or higher from the floor, the excess water in Unicouple hoses cannot be drained directly into the sink. It will be necessary to drain excess water from hoses into a bowl or suitable container that is held outside and lower than the sink.
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