Installation Instructions

Overview

This document explains the installation instructions and requirements for optimum performance and safe operation.    

Requirements

Electrical Requirements:

120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15-

or 20-amp fused electrical supply. Copper wire only. A

time- delay fuse or circuit breaker and separate circuit is

recommended.

If direct wiring dishwasher:

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 or CSA Approved strain relief.

If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord:

Use Power Supply Cord Kit

(Part Number 4317824) marked

for use with dishwashers. Follow the kit instructions for

installing the power supply cord.

Power supply cord must plug into a grounded

three-prong, outlet, located in the cabinet next

to the dishwasher opening. Outlet must meet all

local codes and ordinances.

Water Supply Requirements:

A hot water line with 20 to

120 psi (138 to 862 kPa) water pressure. Water

temperature must be 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher.

Use

3⁄₈" O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or

flexible braided water supply line (Part Number

4396897RP) (

1⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is not

recommended). Use a 90° elbow with

3⁄₄" hose

connection with rubber washer. Do not solder within 6"

(15.2 cm) of the water inlet valve.

Drain Requirements:

Use the new drain hose supplied with your

dishwasher. If this is not long enough, use a new

drain hose with a maximum length of 10 ft (3.05 m)

that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is

resistant to heat and detergent, use

⁵⁄₈" (1.58cm) or

⁷⁄₈

" (2.2cm) inside diameter hose and a coupler to

connect the two hose ends. Secure the connection

with two clamps.

Connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet

above drain trap in house plumbing and 32" (81.3

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 an air gap if the drain hose is connected to house

plumbing lower than 18" (45.7 cm) above floor.