KitchenAid 24'' 6-Cycle/5-Option Dishwasher, Architect® Series II Installation Guide

Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knockout plug.

See the “Tools and Parts” section at the front of the guide for part 
details and orders.
1. Make sure the area under the cabinet is clean and dry for 

installation of the moisture barrier.

2. Remove the backing of the moisture barrier and apply to 

underside of the countertop along the front edge of the 
counter.

1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, 

knock plug into disposer.

2. Use needle-nose pliers to remove 

plug.

3. Connect rubber end of drain hose to 

air gap and cut if needed. 
NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section.

4. Attach drain hose to air gap with 

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).

5. Use a rubber hose (not provided) 

with screw-type clamps (not 
provided) to connect from air gap to 
disposer inlet.

1. Connect rubber end of drain hose to 

air gap and cut if needed. 
NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section.

2. Attach drain hose to air gap with 

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).

3. Use a rubber hose (not provided) 

with screw-type clamps (not 
provided) to connect from waste tee 
to air gap.