Installation
11.Make the plumbing connections
An air gap is built into the water inlet system to prevent potable water from mixing with waste water.
The dishwasher can heat its own water to the temperatures required by the wash program. This allows the option of connecting the machine to either a hot or cold water source.
^For lowest energy consumption con- nect the dishwasher to a cold water source.
^For fastest possible wash times, with slightly higher energy consumption, connect the dishwasher to a hot water source.
Hot water supply specifications:
Recommended temperature:
120 °F (49 °C), max 140 °F (60 °C)
Water pressure:
Must be between 5 - 145 psi (0.3
If the water pressure is too low, the "In- take/Drain" or "Intake" indicator may flash (see Operating Instructions/ "Fre- quently asked questions").
If the water pressure is too high, a pres- sure reducer must be installed.
New plumbing:
The water inlet hose comes equipped with a 3/4" female hose thread connec- tor. This can be directly connected to a shut off valve with 3/4" MHT (male hose thread ends).
Preferred Installation:
The hose assembly should be installed vertically so the hose exits from the bot- tom of the valve box (not as shown).
If this is not possible, it can be installed horizontally, provided the hose exit re- mains beneath the main body of the valve box (see illustration). The valve box should also be installed so that it is at least 10" (24 cm) above the floor (or base of the cabinet), so that the excess coiled hose will remain lower than the valve box at all points.
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