KitchenAid 24-Inch 6-Cycle/7-Option Dishwasher, Pocket Handle Installation Guide

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.

Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knock-out plug.

Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knock-out plug. 

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).

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.