5 CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE

Remove the red plug from the dishwasher check valve and use a hose clamp (not supplied) to connect the prepared drain line directly to the dishwasher check valve (Fig. 15).

Make sure there are no sharp bends or kinks anywhere in the drain line which might restrict water flow.

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

6 CONNECTING THE ELECTRlCAL SUPPLY

WARNING: BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS TURNED OFF AT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE BOX.

The dishwasher must be properly grounded before operating by connecting to a suitable ground in compliance with the National Electrical Code and/or local electrical codes.

A - Remove junction box from dishwasher, B - Install a UL Lised connector or strain relief bushing. C - Connect white lead to white lead and back lead to black lead with wire nuts, and secure ground wire under the green ground screw (Fig. 16). D - Reinstall junction box.

When house wiring is aluminum, use UL listed aluminum to copper connectors.

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT WATER SUPPLY LINE, DRAIN LINE, AND WIRING DO NOT TOUCH ANY EXPOSED TERMINALS OF DISHWASHER WIRING.

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KitchenAid KD-27A installation instructions Connecting the Drain Line, Connecting the ELECTRlCAL Supply