2.
With copper tubing pushed into compression fitting as
far as it will go, use a wrench and tighten compression
fitting nut to elbow on water inlet valve. Do not use
Teflon
®
tape with compression fittings.
3.
Place paper towel under elbow. Turn on water supply
and check for leaks.
Connect to drain
1.
To help minimize vibration, route drain hose to avoid
contact with motor, door springs, water line, cabinet,
flooring or the edge of the hole where it passes through
the cabinet.
2.
Do not remove drain loop from side of dishwasher.
3.
Place pan under end of drain hose. Pan will collect any
water in drain hose.
4.
The drain hose molded end will fit 5/8" (16mm),
3/4" (19mm) or 1" (25.4mm) diameter connections on
the air gap, waste tee or disposer. Cut on the marked
line as required for your installation.
IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated portion of hose.
If a longer drain hose is required, add up to 42”(1.07m)
of length for a total of 10 ft (3.05m) to the factory
installed hose.
5.
Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside diameter hose and a coupler to
connect the two hose ends. Secure the connection with
hose clamps.
Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee or
disposer with clamps.
NOTE:
Total drain hose length must not exceed 10 ft
(3.05m), for proper drain operation.
drain
hose
cutting lines
hose clamp
coupler
hose clamp
1"
3/4"
5/8"
Secure dishwasher in cabinet opening
1.
If you have not already done so, open dishwasher door,
remove lower dishrack and place towel over pump
assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. This will keep
screws from falling into pump area if you
unintentionally drop them when securing dishwasher
to countertop.
2.
Check that dishwasher is still level and centered side to
side in the opening, and that the tub flange aligns with
the front face of the cabinet frame.
3.
Secure dishwasher to countertop with two, #8 x 5/8"
Phillips flat head screws. The dishwasher must be
secured to keep it from tipping when door is opened.
4.
Open door about 3” (7.6 cm) and check that space
between inner door and tub is equal on both sides. If
spacing is not equal, loosen bracket screws and shift
tub. Tighten bracket screws.
5.
Check that top of door does not contact screws,
brackets, or countertop. If it does, dishwasher must be
lowered and re-leveled.
6.
Remove towel from dishwasher.
7.
Reinstall the lower dishrack.
screw to countertop
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
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