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PREPARE

DISHWASHER

ENCLOSURE

A

WARNING

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.

•

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

wal

l

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

instal

lation,

al

low

2"

minimum

clearance

between

the

dishwasher

and

the

adjacent

wal

l.

•

Provide

at

least

28-3/8"

in

front

of

the

dishwasher

to

al

low

the

dishwasher

door

to

open

ful

ly.

Refer

to

Figure

B

This

Wall

Area

must

be

Free

of

Pipes

or

wires

34-1/2"

±

1/4"

24"

Underside

of

Countertop

5

"

—

f

-

4

5'

Minimum

4

"

to

Floor

Cabinets

6"

Square

and

24"

Plumb

Minimum

Figure

A

Floor

MUST

be

Even

with

Room

Floor

Plumbing

and

Electric

Service

Must

Enter

Shaded

Area

•

Make

sure

the

fl

oor

is

level

inside

the

opening

and

even

with

the

fi

nished

fl

oor

of

the

kitchen.

This

wi

l l

faci

l

itate

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.

•

The

dishwasher

must

be

instal

led

no

more

than

10

feet

from

sink

for

proper

drainage.

•

The

dishwasher

must

be

ful

ly

enclosed

on

the

top,

sides,

and

back.

•

The

dishwasher

must

not

support

any

part

of

the

enclosure.

Countertop

Dishwasher

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.

-

r

28-3/8"

Minimum

Figure

B

2"

Minimum

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