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Installation Preparation–Enclosure
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
Figure A
To reduce the risk of shock, fire, or injury
to persons, the installer must ensure that
the dishwasher is completely enclosed at
the time of installation.
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WARNING
• The rough cabinet opening must have a minimum width and
depth of 24" and height of 34-1/2" ± 1/4" from the fl oor to the
underside of the countertop.
• The back wall should be free of pipes or wires.
• Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumb to ensure a
good fi t. Refer to Figure A
• For a corner installation, allow 2" minimum clearance
between the dishwasher and the adjacent wall.
• Provide at least 28-3/8" in front of the dishwasher to allow the
dishwasher door to open fully. Refer to Figure B
• Make sure the fl oor is level inside the opening and even with
the fi nished fl oor of the kitchen. This will facilitate removal of
the dishwasher at a later date for service, if needed.
Special consideration for a dishwasher installed on a
elevated platform
The elevated platform must be flat and level.
Cabinets
Square
and
Plumb
Floor
MUST
be Even with
Room Floor
This Wall Area
must be Free of
Pipes or wires
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Shaded Area
34-1/2" ± 1/4"
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
24"
Minimum
24"
Minimum
5"
5"
4"
4"
6"
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Figure B
• The dishwasher must be installed no more than
10 feet from sink for proper drainage.
• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides, and
back.
• The dishwasher must not support any part of the enclosure.
2" Minimum
Countertop
Dishwasher
28-3/8" Minimum
Clearances:
In a corner installation, provide at
least 2" clearance between the
dishwasher and the adjacent
cabinet, wall, or other appliance.
Provide at least 28-3/8" of clearance
in front of the dishwasher.
