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Page 1: ...KD 27A SERIES DISHWASHERS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FORM 4171083 153138 3 86 ...

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Page 3: ...pper fittings are used Pipe Wrenches 2 if galvanized or iron fittings are used Nut Driver or Socket Set Wire Cutters Tape Measure Spirit Bubble Level Electric Drill 1 Drill Bit or Hole Saw Square AND THESE MATERIALS 112 OD Copper Tubing of sufficient length for your installation Shut off Valve and Fittings for copper water supply line 3 g Pipe of sufficient length for your installation Shut off Va...

Page 4: ...ower depending on model refer to Use Care Guide 20 to 120 psi 337 1grrto 35 high 24 wide 23 2 deep min HERE ARE THE BASIC STEPS OF INSTALLATION 1 CHOOSING THE LOCATION 2 PREPARING THE LOCATION 3 PLACING THE DISHWASHER IN ITS LOCATION 4 CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY LINE 5 CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE 6 CONNECTING THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY 7 FINAL CHECK LIST 8 FRONT PANEL VARIATIONS 9 SEASONAL STORAGE Page ...

Page 5: ...imensions as follows Height 3311 16 to 35 Width 24 minimum Depth 23X minimum If the dishwasher height of 3311 r6is too high it may be reduced to 337 16 by removing the leveling feet If side panels are used cabinet height should be 34 minimum to 35 maximum using the adjusting legs I 7 O D 0 D a 0 1 6 1 C il 6 _I IL _ 4 DISHWASHER I COUNTERTOP DOOR IN OPEN POSITION Clearance for door opening Fig 1 F...

Page 6: ...ING PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES Water supply should be 140 F or lower depending on model refer to Use and Care Guide The hot water supply line should be l 2 OD copper tubing or 3 g galvanized pipe The dishwasher fill valve has a 3 B NPT female connection After determining where the water supply line will enter the dishwasher opening drill a 1...

Page 7: ... end of the copper tubing This will facilitate connection of the drain line to dishwasher check valve If the drain line is going to be connected to a food waste disposer BE SURE to remove the knockout or plug from the fitting on the disposer before connecting drain line Rubber adapter fitting may be required KitchenAid part number 115729 or available from local hardware or plumbing stores Typical ...

Page 8: ...OR OTHER LOCAL CODES WARNING DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY The electrical supply must be a 115 volt 15 amp properly grounded positioned as shown in Fig 8 and should be installed by a qualified electrician No other appliances or outlets should be on this circuit 2 TAB 4 CHANNEL Fig 9 ADJUbABLE KICKBOARD Fig 9 ...

Page 9: ... Step 3 Loosen this screw Step 2 Remove this screw 1 Step 4 Line up the lower cross I channel hole with the upper hole in frame Fasten securely Tighten the screw at other end b STEP 1 Remove these screws Rear cross channel in original position Fig 10 Unlatch and open the door and remove the foam shipping cushions from upper corners of the door Check to assure that cabinet clearance is equal on bot...

Page 10: ... THE WATER SUPPLY LINE The water supply line should be flushed to clear any foreign material BEFORE connecting to dishwasher Make sure there are no sharp bends or kinks which might restrict water flow To facilitate connection of the water line from the rear of the dishwasher it is recommended that a j a NPT street elbow be connected to the fill valve and a 90 compression elbow 3 8 NPT one end be c...

Page 11: ...X 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...

Page 12: ...l clockwise until it clicks into the Normal Wash position Press Start or Normal Wash button and allow the dishwasher to run through a complete cycle 3 Solid State Models Close and latch door PF appears in display Press Cancel Turn off the electrical power and check for leaks under the dishwasher Make sure that no kinks have developed in the fill or drain lines The lower panel and adjustable kickbo...

Page 13: ...trimmed down on all four sides as shown in Fig 20 CAUTION The finish applied to custom wood panels should be applied to the front back and all edges and must be waterproof since a certain amount of moist air is discharged from the machine Fig 20 Fig 21 The use of custom panels may necessitate adjustment of the door tension The door should be counterbalanced i e doesn t fall open when unlatched or ...

Page 14: ...ng to the diwasher as well as water lines in the dishwasher MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST FREEZING Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty For installation where the dishwasher is to be left unused and subjected to freezing temperatures it must be prepared as outlined in your Use and Care Guide 14 ...

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