Amana ADB1700ADS Installation Guide

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IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of the disposer or a 
waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least 
20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be 
installed.
Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of the hose, keep the hose away 
from the floor.
Option A, Waste Disposer – No Air Gap
Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knockout plug.
Option B, No Waste Disposer – No Air Gap
Option C, Waste Disposer – With Air Gap
1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, 
knock plug into disposer.
2. Use needle-nose pliers to remove 
plug.
3. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet 
with large drain hose clamp 
(provided). Use pliers to squeeze 
clamp open and move into position.
1. Fit rubber end of drain hose to waste 
tee and cut if needed.
NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section.
2. Attach rubber end of drain hose to 
waste tee with a large drain hose 
clamp (provided). Use pliers to 
squeeze clamp open and move into 
position. If the drain hose was cut, 
use a 1
¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-
type clamp (not provided).