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Prepare Dishwasher Enclosure, Drain Requirements

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Installation Preparation PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE 33-1/23"4t-o1/23"4+1-3/4/"4" UndUenrdseidrseideofof CotoCtuoonFFutllenootrooetrrortopp This Wall Area Must be Free of Pipes and Wires 24" Min. 4" Plumbing and Electric Service Must Enter Inside This Area 6" Cabinets Square and Plumb 24" Min. Figure A • The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 24" wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to underside of the countertop. • The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no more than 12' in length for proper drainage. • The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and back, and must not support any part of the enclosure. WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation. Countertop Dishwasher 25-1/2" Clearance for Door Opening 2" Minimum Figure B CLEARANCES: • When installed into a corner, allow 2" min. clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall or other appliances. Allow 25-1/2" min. clearance from the front of the dishwasher for door opening. Figure B. DRAIN REQUIREMENTS • Follow local codes and ordinances. • Do not exceed 12' distance to drain. • Drain connection height is not to exceed 72" above bottom of dishwasher. NOTE : Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connection is less than 18" above floor to prevent siphoning. DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD The type of drain installation depends on the following questions. • Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap? • Is waste tee less than 18" above floor? If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST be used. • If the answers are NO, either method may be used. CABINET PREPARATION • Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges. IMPORTANT - When connecting drain line to disposer, check to be sure that drain plug has been removed. DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE. Remove Drain Plug Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordinances. The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer's instructions. Figure C Method 2 - "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or Disposer Drain Hose Hanger Drain Hose Hanger 32" 18" Min. Min. 32" 18" Min. Min. Figure D Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges. Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer. 3

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PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24” deep,
24” wide and approximately 34-1/2” high from floor to
underside of the countertop.
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is
no more than 12’ in length for proper drainage.
• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top,
sides and back, and must not support any part of the
enclosure.
CLEARANCES:
• When installed into a corner, allow 2” min. clearance
between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall or other
appliances. Allow 25-1/2” min. clearance from the front of
the dishwasher for door opening. Figure B.
This Wall Area
Must be Free
of Pipes and
Wires
Cabinets
Square
and
Plumb
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Inside This Area
24”
Min.
4”
6”
24”
Min.
Figure A
33-1/2” to 34-3/4”
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 12’ distance to drain.
• Drain connection height is not to exceed 72” above
bottom of dishwasher.
NOTE :
Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer
connection is less than 18” above floor to prevent
siphoning.
DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD
The type of drain installation depends on the following
questions.
• Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
• Is waste tee less than 18” above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1
MUST be used.
•
If the answers are NO, either method may be used
.
CABINET PREPARATION
•
Drill a 1-1/2” diameter hole in the cabinet wall within
the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.
IMPORTANT
–
When connecting
drain line to disposer, check to be sure
that drain plug has been removed.
DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF
PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes
and ordinances. The air gap must be installed according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.
Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed
before attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.
Figure C
3
Figure B
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Countertop
Dishwasher
25-1/2"
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury
to persons, the installer must ensure that the
dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of
installation.
Remove
Drain
Plug
Installation Preparation
WARNING
Figure D
18"
Min.
32"
Min.
Drain Hose Hanger
18"
Min.
32"
Min.
Drain Hose Hanger
Method 2 – “High Drain Loop” with Waste Tee or Disposer