KitchenAid 8573157 installation instructions Prepare dishwasher

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 dishwasher

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door.

Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

1.Put corner posts from packaging behind dishwasher. Grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and put dishwasher on its back, resting on top of the corner posts.

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