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Selecting a Location
INSTALLATION
Step 2: Select the Best Location for the Dishwasher
The following criteria are important to ensure the best location for the dishwasher:
• The location must have a solid floor that is able to support the weight of the dishwasher.
• The location must be near a sink with easy access to the water supply, drain, and
electrical outlet.
• For the drain to operate properly, the dishwasher should be installed within 10” of the
sink.
• The location must let you load your dishes into the dishwasher easily.
• The location must have sufficient space for the dishwasher door to open easily and
provide enough space between the dishwasher and the cabinet sides (at least 1/8”).
• If the dishwasher is installed in a corner, ensure that the side of the dishwasher is more
than 2” from the wall or cabinet.
• The wall at the back must be free of obstructions.
If this is a new installation, follow these steps:
1. Using a hole saw, cut a hole into the side of the cabinet that holds the sink, as shown in
Figure 1-1 below.
2. If the base inside the sink cabinet is raised above the kitchen floor and is higher than the
connections on the dishwasher, make a hole in the base inside the cabinet and in the
cabinet side as shown in Figure 1-2. NOTE: Depending on where your electrical outlet
is, you may need to cut a hole in the opposite cabinet side.
Figure 1-1
Figure 1-2
