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.
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• 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
appliances. Allow 25-1/2" min.
clearance from the front
of the dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and o
rdinances.
• Do not exceed 12' distance to drain.
• Drain connection height is not to exceed 72" abo
ve 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 o
rdinances 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 ans
wers 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 remov
ed. DISH
W
ASHER WILL
NO
T DR
AIN IF P
LUG IS LE
FT IN P
L
A
CE.
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 dish
washer must be installed so that drain hose is no
mor
e than 12' in length for p
roper drainage.
• The dish
washer must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and
back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Countertop
Dish
washer
25-1/2"
Figure C
Installation Preparation
3
Re
move
Drain
Plug
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
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
Ele
ctric
Se
rvice
Must Enter
Inside This Area
4"
24"
Min.
6"
Cabinets
Squ
are
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
