KitchenAid KUDE60FXSS Installation Guide - Page 6

Drain Requirements • A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. If drain hose is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a maximum length of 12' (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of the dishwasher. • Make sure to connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above the floor. It is recommended that the drain hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the counter, or be connected to an air gap. Use of air gap Air gap • Make sure to use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to house plumbing lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above subfloor or floor. • Use ¹⁄₂" minimum I.D. drain line fittings. • If required, the air gap, should be installed in accordance with the air gap installation instructions. When you are connecting the air gap, a rubber hose (not provided) will be needed to connect to the waste tee or disposer inlet. Electrical Requirements Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269 You must have: • 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. • Copper wire only. We recommend: • A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. • A separate circuit. If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord: • Use UL Listed power supply cord kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for use with dishwasher. • Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: • Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets the wiring requirements for your home and local codes and ordinances. • Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Water Supply Requirements • A hot water line with 20 to 120 psi (138 to 862 kPa) water pressure can be verified by a licensed plumber. • 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP) NOTE: ¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is not recommended. • A 90° elbow with ³⁄₄" hose connection with rubber washer • Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of the water inlet valve. 6