KitchenAid 8564554 Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups

Option 2: No waste disposer – with air gap:

1.Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).

2.Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type clamp. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1-1/2" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.

3.Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screw- type clamps* to connect air gap to waste tee.

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 – cut here if needed

rubber hose

connector

air gap

Option 4: No waste disposer – no air gap:

1.Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).

2.Attach drain hose to waste tee with 1-1/2" to 2"

(3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.

This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the counter.

drain hose – cut here if needed

screw-type clamp

spring or screw-type clamps

	waste
drain trap	tee

large spring-type clamp

drain hose

waste tee

drain hose

drain trap

4. Insert drain hose	drain hose
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening where
drain connection will be
made.

* Parts available from local plumbing supply stores

Option 3: Waste disposer – no air gap:

1.Remove the disposer knockout plug. Do not cut end of drain hose.

2.Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large spring- type clamp.

This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of

the counter.

large spring-type clamp

drain hose

disposer inlet

drain trap
3. Insert drain hose	drain hose
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening where
drain connection will be
made.

3. Insert drain hose	drain hose
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening where
drain connection will be
made.
* Parts available from local plumbing supply stores

Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups

Electrical connection

Option1: Direct wire method:

Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route wire into the cabinet opening from the right side.

1. Drill a 3/4" (1.9 cm)	optional	preferred
hole in right-hand	locations	locations
cabinet side, rear or
floor. Preferred and
optional locations are
shown.

2. Wood cabinet: Sand hole until smooth.

Metal cabinet: Cover

hole with grommet, not provided.

3.Run wire into house wiring junction box.

4.Install a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified clamp connector (strain relief) for flexible-type wire. If installing conduit, attach a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector to the junction box.

5.Run other end of wire

through cabinet hole. Cable must extend to the right front of cabinet opening.

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