5
Preparing for Installation
WARNING
The electrical power supply for the dishwasher must be
installed only by a licensed electrician as specified below.
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the electrical
connection of this appliance is performed by a licensed
electrician.
Electrical Specifications
The electrical installation, including minimum supply
wire size and grounding, must be in accordance with the
National Electric code ANSI/NFPA* (or latest revision) and
local codes and ordinances.
*A copy of this standard may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101
Power supply requirements:
The dishwasher requires a grounded, dedicated 120
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Vac, 60 Hz circuit protected by a 15 A circuit breaker or
time delay fuse installed by a licensed electrician.
It must be located to the right or left of the cut-out, in an
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adjacent cabinet, so that power can be disconnected
without removing the dishwasher.
The ground terminal (or lead) on the appliance must be
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connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system or grounding conductor installed by a licensed
electrician.
Do not ground the appliance or appliance wiring to a
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gas pipeline or to the neutral (white) power supply wire.
Do not install a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
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the dishwasher can be connected to:
A UL/CSA approved, grounded, three-prong receptacle (if
local code permits). This method is the easiest to install.
OR
Directly to the house wiring. Hard-wire the dishwasher
according to local code directly to a three wire grounded,
single phase connection in a junction box.
NOtE:
In either case, be sure the power cable or wire is
long enough to remain connected when the appliance is
removed from the cut-out for service.
If the electrical service does not meet the
specifications above:
Have a licensed electrician prepare the electrical
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receptacle or junction box for final connection inside the
adjacent cabinet according to the specifications above.
BACK OF DISHWASHER
Hot Water
Inlet
Plumbing Preparation
The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi
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(138-827 kPa). The household hot water heater should
supply a minimum of 120°F water to the dishwasher
location for best results.
Install a water supply valve for the hot water supply
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line where it is easily accessible after the dishwasher
is installed. The dishwasher is shipped with a 3/8 male
compression fitting to facilitate installation.
Power Supply Preparation
A flexible braided fill hose is highly recommended.
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Connect it to the unit just prior to installation into the
cabinet.
If copper tubing is present from a prior installation,
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remove it and replace it with a flexible braided hose.
Preparing the Drain
IMPORtANt:
A drain line hose is supplied with the product.
Should a longer drain hose be required, use a hose
approved for detergents and high temperature water. The
drain hose supplied with the dishwasher meets an AHAM
DW-1 test standard. Longer drain hoses should not be
longer than 12 ft. in length.
You must install an air gap in the drain if the drain hose
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is connected to household plumbing lower than 20 in.
(50.8 cm) from the floor or if required by local codes.
Plan for the air gap in the sink or countertop area
adjacent to the dishwasher. A section of drain hose (not
provided) needs to be installed from the air gap to the
disposal or waste tee.
If an air gap is not required, the drain hose must be
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installed to an inlet or waste tee above the drain trap in
the household plumbing.
The drain hose supplied with the dishwasher should be
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connected to a minimum 1/2 in. I.D. drain connection.
If the drain is connected to a disposal, see the disposal
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manufacturer’s installation instructions for correct drain
hose mounting techniques.
