Installation Preparation
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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.
• 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.
CLEARANCES:
When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow
28-3/8" min. clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 10' distance to drain.
Note:
This dishwasher is equipped with a high drain
loop. There is no minimum height required for drain hose
routing. However, 18" minimum from floor to center of
waste tee or disposer inlet is required. See Figure D.
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" dia. hole in the cabinet wall within the
shaded areas shown in Figure A 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.
Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordinances.
The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Method 2 – Built-in “High Drain Loop” with Waste Tee or
Disposer
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
Figure D
24"
Min.
This Wall Area
must be Free of
Pipes or wires
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Inside This Area
34-1/2"
±
1/4"
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
4"
24"
Min.
6"
5"
5"
4"
Cabinets
Square
and
Plumb
Floor MUST be Even
With Room Floor.
28-3/8"
Countertop
Dishwasher
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
18"
Min.
18"
Min.
Remove
Hopper
Plug
Note:
Avoid unnecessary service call charges. Always be
sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching
dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.