KitchenAid 8574116 installation instructions Installation Instructions, Install the drain hose

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 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or floor on the side of the opening closest to the sink.

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 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

1. Check that the water

line reaches to the

front left of opening

where the water

connection will be

made.

water line

direct wire

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.

2. Check that the direct

wire reaches to the

front right of opening

where the electrical

connection will be made.

6" (15.2 cm)

drain hose –

cut here if needed

rubber hose connector

spring or

air gap

screw-type

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.”

clampslarge spring-type

clamp

drain

disposerhose inlet

drain trap

drain hose

4.Insert 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

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