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INSTALLATION PREPARATION
CABINET DIMENSIONS
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep. The opening
should be 35" maximum height.
• The dishwasher must be installed so that the drain hose is no more
than 10 feet 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.
24"
34"
min.
to
35"
max**
24"
min.
90˚
90˚
3
1
/
2
"
3"
3
1
/
2
"
1
3
/
4
"
1
3
/
4
"
1
3
/
4
"
1
3
/
4
"
3"
18"
FIGURE A
CLEARANCES
When installed in a corner, allow 2" minimum clearance between
dishwasher and adjacent cabinets, walls or other appliances. Allow
25
5
/
8
" minimum clearance from the front of the dishwasher for door
opening. See Figure B.
Countertop
Dishwasher
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
25
5
/
8
"
FIGURE B
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 10 feet in distance to drain.
• Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the dishwasher
drain hose.
• Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an air gap (not
supplied) or 32" minimum high drain loop, depending on local
codes and ordinances, to prevent back flow into the dishwasher.
• Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connection is less
than 18" above the floor to prevent siphoning.
DRAIN PREPARATION
The type of drain installation depends on answers to the following
questions:
• Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
• Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than 18" above
the floor?
• Will installation have a drain loop less than 32" above the floor?
If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES, Method 1
MUST be used. Otherwise, either Method 1 or Method 2 may be used.
CAUTION
An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is
connected to waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floor.
Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with air gap
or 32" minimum high drain loop, will result in improper draining
of the dishwasher. Figure C or Figure D.
Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
FIGURE C
Method 2 – High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer
Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside of countertop.
18"
Min.
32"
Min.
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
FIGURE D
Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
CABINET PREPARATION
Drill a 1
1
/
2
" diameter 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.
