Installation Requirements

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Location Requirements

Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with or contact dishwasher motor or legs.

The location where the dishwasher will be installed must provide clearance between motor and flooring. Motor should not touch the floor.

All installations

Tools needed:

pliers

Phillips screwdriver

5/16" and 1/4" nut drivers or hex sockets

measuring tape or ruler

10" adjustable wrench that opens to 1-1/8" (2.9 cm)

flat-blade screwdriver

utility knife

2 twist-on wire connectors which are the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher

small level

TORX® T15 screwdriver (if installing custom front panels)

flashlight

shallow pan

5/8" open-end wrench

bath towel

wood block

Parts needed:

90° elbow with 3/8" N.P.T. external threads on one end. (The other end must fit your water supply line.)

Teflon® tape or pipe joint compound

shims (if installed with built-up floor)

4 #10 x 1/2" wood screws (if installing custom front panels)

Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring.

Protect dishwasher and water lines leading to dishwasher against freezing. Damage from freezing is not covered by the warranty.

A side panel kit is available from your dealer for installing your dishwasher at the end of your cabinetry.

A moisture barrier accessory (Part No. 4396277) is available from your dealer for installing underneath the countertop, but is not required. This may also be obtained by calling 1-800-422-1230.

Check location where dishwasher will be installed. The location must provide:

• easy access to water, electricity and drain.

• convenient access for loading and unloading dishes.

Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance

between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or

cabinet.

• square opening for proper operation and appearance.

• cabinet front perpendicular to floor.

• level floor. (If floor at front of opening is not level with

floor at rear of opening, shims may be needed to level

In addition, for new installations

dishwasher.)

Tools needed:

electric drill with 1/2", 3/4" and 1-1/2" hole saw bits

small tubing cutter

wire stripper

1-1/2"-2" screw-type clamp if connecting to waste-tee

Parts supplied

Parts needed:

copper tubing (3/8" recommended) or flexible stainless steel braided fill line

clamp connector or conduit connector to fit a 7/8" (2.2 cm) diameter hole

NOTE: To prevent shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be securely attached to the floor.

If dishwasher will be left unused for a period of time or in a location where it may be subject to freezing, have it winterized by authorized service personnel.

Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in the “Cutout dimensions” section.

Helpful Tip: If the floor in the dishwasher opening is

uneven (example: tile flooring only partway into opening) you will need to take special care in measuring dimensions and in leveling dishwasher.

A. 2 – drain hose clamps, 1 large and 1 small

B. 2 – # 10 x 1/2" Phillips-head screws

C. drain hose

AB

C

Additional parts supplied with top-venting models only

D. 2 #8 x 1-3/8" TORX® T15 screws

E. 4 #10 x 3/8" hex-head screws

Additional part supplied with certain models

F. Bottom sound pad (located in upper rack)

Make sure all these parts are included. If not included, call 1-800-422-1230.

See separate parts list for accessories available for your dishwasher.

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®Registered trademark of TEXTRON.

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KitchenAid 8573157 Installation Requirements, Tools and Parts, Location Requirements, All installations

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