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 12 ft (3.7 m) 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.
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 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.
Water Supply Requirements
A hot water line with 20 to 120 psi (138 to 862 kPa) water
pressure.
120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher.
³⁄₈" O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or flexible
stainless steel braided fill line (¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is not
recommended).
³⁄₈" compression x ³⁄₄" hose fitting
Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of water inlet valve.
Air gap
Electrical Requirements
Contact a qualified electrician.
Assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with all national and local codes and ordinances.
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 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 strain relief method provided with house wiring junction
box or install a UL Listed/CSA Approved clamp connector to
the house wiring junction box. If using conduit, use a UL Listed/
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. Kit contents include:
– Volex, Inc., UL Listed 16-gauge, 3-wire power supply cord with
3 prong grounded plug.
– Neer C-500 ⁷⁄₈" strain relief.
– 3 wire connectors.
– Part Number 302797 grommet
Follow the kit instructions for installing the power supply cord.
Power supply cord must plug into a mating 3 prong, grounded
outlet, located in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening.
Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances.
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