Installation Preparation
Method 1 – Air gap with waste tee or disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes
and ordinances. Install waste tee or disposer and air gap
according to manufacturer’s instructions.
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep,
24" wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to
underside of the countertop.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 10' distance to drain.
• Maximum drain height is 72".
NOTE: Air gap must be used, if waste tee or disposer
connection is less than 18" above floor to prevent siphoning.
DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD
The type of drain installation depends on the following
questions.
• Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
• Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST
be used.
If the answers are NO, either method may be used.
CABINET PREPARATION
• Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the
shaded areas shown in PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
section for the drain hose connection. The hole should be
smooth with no sharp edges.
IMPORTANT –
When
connecting drain line to disposer, check to
be sure that drain plug has been removed.
DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS
LEFT IN PLACE.
Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.
Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before
attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no
more than 10' in length for proper drainage.
• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and
back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Countertop
Dishwasher
25-5/8"
Remove
Drain
Plug
24"
Min.
This Wall Area
must be Free
of Pipes or
wires
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Inside This Area
4"
24"
Min.
6"
Cabinets
Square
and
Plumb
+
34-1/2" 1/4"
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
Floor MUST
be even with
room floor
32-1/2” to 35”
Underside of
countertop
to floor
CLEARANCES:
• When installed into a
corner, allow 2" min.
clearance between
dishwasher and adjacent
cabinet, wall or other
appliances. Allow 25-5/8"
min. clearance from the
front of the dishwasher
for door opening.
WARNING:
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the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely
enclosed at the time of installation.
ADVERTENCIA:
Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, incendio o lesiones
a personas, el instalador debe asegurarse de que el lavaplatos
esté completamente cerrado en el momento de la instalación.
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Drain Hose Hanger
18"
Min.
32"
Min.
Drain Hose Hanger
Method 2 – High drian loop with waste tee or disposer
Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside of
countertop. Install waste tee or disposer according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
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