Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordi-
nances. The air gap must be installed 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.
CLEARANCES:
• When installed into a corner,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and
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appliances. Allow 25-1/2" min.
clearance from the front
of the dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 12' distance to drain.
• Drain connection height is not to exceed 72" above bottom
of dishwasher.
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 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 2 – “High Drain Loop” with Waste Tee or Disposer
Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.
Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before
attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.
Figure D
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no
more than 12' 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.
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Drain Hose Hanger
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Countertop
Dishwasher
25-1/2"
Figure C
Installation Preparation
3
Remove
Drain
Plug
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Drain Hose Hanger
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installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at
the time of installation.
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
Figure A
33-1/2” to 34-3/4”
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
Figure B
WARNING
