KitchenAid KD-18 installation instructions Preliminary ROUGH-IN, Opening

IMPORTANT:		Read Before	Installing		to	Save Time, Work,-1		’
assure	proper	performance,	and	owner’s		warranty	protection,
		KD-IK	INSTALLATION		KIT
II An installation	kit (KD-IK)	for KitchenAid dishwashers		is available	from	your local	KitchenAid dealer. This	kit
contains all parts and complete instructions needed for replacing almost any old dishwasher, or for a ne$
dishwasher installation.								-A

The KD-IK installation	kit includes		the following	items:
	Flexible	Drain	Hose, Copper	Inlet Tubing,	Double	Compression	Union,	Double	Com-
	pression	Elbow,	Step-down	Adapter, Strain	Relief	Bushing, Wire	Nuts,	and Hose	Clamps.

CABINETRY

Opening for dishwasher should be 24” wide by

approximately 34-l/2” high. Remove all obstructions at the upper rear of the opening-see Step 1 below.

	ELECTRICAL			SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage	& Frequency		--	115	volts-60	hertz
Operating	load	-----		13.5	amperes-KDS-18
				7.9	amperes-KDC-18,
					KDI-18	and
					KDP-18
Maximum	Fuse	Size	--	15	amperes

Wiring must conform to local code and/or Nat. Electrical Code.

PLUMBING SPECIFICATIONS

Plumbing must conform to local code. Use l/2” 0-D.

copper tube for water line. Dishwasher has 3/8” I.P.S. internal thread at valve. A 90” compression ell (furnished) should be used to connect tubing to valve. Water flow pressure at dishwasher to be 20 PSI to 120 PSI. Water temperature at dishwasher should be 140” F. to 166” F. Drain size requires minimum 5/8” O.D. copper tubing without air gap. Drain. line requires min. g/16” I.D. copper tubing with air gap, not furnished.

CAUTION: Avoid getting joint compound inside new joints. Hot water fill line must be flushed of foreign matter before connection to dishwasher fill valve. A hand shut off valve (not furnished) should be located in an easily accessible area adjacent to the

dishwasher. ,_

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FIG. 1

IN ALLATION INSTRUCTIONa

Locate top of lower panel just below evaporation channel support. Insert panel flange under evaporation channel support ends “A” and push up to engage top of panel. Lift up lower bottom flange of panel, place flange “B” over front face of frame and push in. Assemble lock washer “D” under head of one screw to ground panel to dishwasher. Fasten panel with two screws “C” furnished. If a wood or laminate front is to be used and these panels are not immediately available, use back-up panel furnished with trim kit. Stainless steel trim should be used to assemble woodor laminate when available. Reverse procedure when removina lower oanel.

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u1 CABINET	OPENING	SHADED AREA WOULD BE FREE
		OF AU FtUMBING AND ElECTRICAl CONNECTKMS

For dishwasher to be flush with adjacent cabinets, there must be a minimum of 24” under counter cabinet depth available for installation. When a l/4”

wood panel (lower front panel, 65/8” high, 2311/16” wide; door front

panel, 187/8” high, 2311/16” wide) with trim kit is used the dishwasher must have minimum of 24-l/4” cabinet depth. To establish a reference line for purposes of providing plumbing and electrical connections to the dishwasher, measure 21” from the wall. (This is the front edge of dishwasher kick panel. There is a 3” toe space from the front of the kick panel to the front edge of the dishwasher with a standard metal front panel.) Cabinets

13-112” to 235/8”‘deep from wall to front of cabinet may be accommo- dated by removing dry or plaster wall, baseboard and quarter round directly behind the dishwasher.

NOTE: For corner installation, allow 2” clearance for adjacent cabinet.

CAUTION: Make sure dishwasher is not installed under a surface burner or warming plate where the heat would damage the constant rinse (Upper spray) assembly.