KitchenAid KIDS42, KIDS36 Drain Requirements, Water Supply Requirements, Electrical Requirements

Drain Requirements

Separate drain P-traps for the sink and dishwasher must be provided.

Dishwasher drain:

If the dishwasher drain exits through the back wall, the centerline of the drain pipe must be a minimum of 1/2" (1.3 cm) below the dishwasher drain. This is required to completely drain the dishwasher tub so that no standing water remains in tub.

back wall

22-1/32"

(56.0 cm)

to bottom of

dishwasher drain

1/2" (1.3 cm)

minimum

Water Supply Requirements

For dishwasher:

■Hot water line with 20-120 psi (138-827 kPa) water pressure. 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher.

■Copper tubing with compression fitting. 3/8" O.D. is recommended.

■A 90° elbow with 3/8" N.P.T. external pipe threads on one end.

IMPORTANT: Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) from water inlet valve.

For sink faucet:

■Hot and cold water line.

■Copper tubing with compression fittings for specific faucet to be installed.

Electrical Requirements

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

■If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

■Do not ground to a gas pipe.

■Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the dishwasher is properly grounded.

■Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.

■A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Circuit breaker or time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

Hot Water Accessory Tank

If you plan to install the Hot Water Accessory Tank Part

No. 4396282, an additional separate120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required.

Garbage Disposer

If you plan to install a garbage disposer, an additional separate 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required.

Recommended ground method

For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong ground plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong ground-type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded

3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

If dishwasher must be direct wired

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrically ground dishwasher.

Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

■Use flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets the wiring requirements for your home and local codes and ordinances.

■Use a CSA-certified, U.L.- or C-U.L.-listed conduit connector or if using non-metallic sheathed, copper wire, a CSA- certified, U.L.- or C-U.L.-listed cable clamp connector.

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