KitchenAid KHWG260 User Manual

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
These instructions are intended as a general guide only for use by 
qualified persons and do not supersede any national or local 
codes in any way. Compliance with all local, state, or national 
codes pertaining to this type of equipment should be determined 
prior to installation.
Read this entire instruction manual, as well as the instructions 
supplied in separate equipment, before starting the installation.
This hot water dispenser is not a water purifier. Some installations 
may require a water filtering system to improve the quality of the 
water.
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. 
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed 
here.
Tools Needed
Parts Needed
Parts Supplied
Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.
Location Requirements
Faucet for the hot water dispenser requires a 1
³⁄₈" (3.5 cm) 
diameter opening in the sink or countertop. Faucet can be 
installed in the existing opening for a sink spray hose. If the 
faucet is not to be installed in the sink spray hose opening or 
another existing opening, it is recommended that a qualified 
installer be contacted to drill the hole through your sink or 
countertop. Thickness of the sink or countertop must not exceed 
1
³⁄₄" (4.4 cm).
Cold water supply connection must be available. See “Water 
Supply Requirements.”
Grounded 3 prong outlet is required. See “Electrical 
Requirements.” The outlet should be located within 42" 
(106.7 cm) of the hot water dispenser tank.
Plumbing connections must comply with all sanitary and 
plumbing codes.
Water connections use easy-connect fittings which do not 
require sealing compounds.
Adjustable wrench with 
minimum opening of 1
¹⁄₂" 
(3.8 cm)
Phillips screwdriver
Tape measure
Pencil
Pliers
Tube cutter
¹⁄₄" or 7 mm open-end 
wrench
Bucket or pan
Screws or anchors for attaching the mounting bracket to 
the wall
¹⁄₄" (6.4 mm) O.D. copper or plastic tube
Saddle valve kit or other plumbing parts needed to connect 
¹⁄₄" (6.4 mm) tube from the faucet easy-connect fitting to 
the water supply line. If a saddle valve is used, do not use a 
piercing type or 
³⁄₁₆" (4.8 mm) saddle valve, which reduces 
water flow and clogs more easily. 
NOTE: Saddle valve kit or other plumbing parts used must 
meet all local plumbing codes and ordinaces.
Faucet assembly
Water tank
Tank mounting bracket
Hose clamp