KitchenAid 8574116 installation instructions Install moisture barrier on some models

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

* Parts available from local plumbing supply stores

Install moisture barrier (on some models)

1.Make sure the area under the cabinet is clean and dry for installation of the moisture barrier.

2.Remove the backing of the moisture barrier and apply to underside of the countertop along the front edge of the counter.

moisture

barrier

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