Installation Instructions
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1.Disconnect power.
2.Turn off water supply.
Prepare cabinet opening using existing utility hookups
•Follow the steps in this section if you are installing the dishwasher in an existing cabinet opening with utility hookups.
•If you are installing the dishwasher in a cabinet opening that does not have hookups, follow the steps under "Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups" section.
Install the drain hose
IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose even when installing a new replacement dishwasher.
1.Drill a
2.Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer using one of the following methods:
•Option 1, Waste disposer – with air gap
•Option 2, No waste disposer – with air gap
•Option 3, Waste disposer – no air gap*
•Option 4, No waste disposer – no air gap*
*an air gap is recommended
Helpful Tip: To reduce the vibration of the hose, keep the hose away from the floor and the edge of the hole where it passes through the cabinet.
Option 1: Waste disposer – with air gap:
1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Cut end of drain |
hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section). |
2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large |
clamp. If the drain hose was cut, use a |
(3.8 to 5 cm) |
1.Check that the water line reaches to the front left of opening where the water connection will be made.
2.Check that the direct wire reaches to the front right of opening where the electrical connection will be made.
water line
direct wire
6" (15.2 cm)
3. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screw- |
type clamps* to connect air gap to disposer inlet. |
This connection must be before the drain trap and at |
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher |
will be installed. |
drain hose – |
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cut here if needed |
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rubber hose |
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connector | air gap |
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spring or |
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If the water line and the direct wire reach far enough into the opening, proceed to the next section “Install the drain hose.“ If they do not reach far enough, follow the steps under “Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups.”
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clamps |
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| disposer | drain |
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| inlet | |
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drain trap |
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4. Insert drain hose | drain hose |
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through hole cut in |
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cabinet to the front |
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center of opening where |
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drain connection will be |
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made. |
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* Parts available from local plumbing supply stores
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