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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Tools and Parts......................................................................................... 3
Location Requirements............................................................................. 4
Drain Requirements .................................................................................. 6
Water Supply Requirements..................................................................... 6
Electrical Requirements ............................................................................ 6

Prepare Cabinet Opening—Existing Utilities............................................ 7
Prepare Cabinet Opening—New Utilities ................................................. 7
Prepare and Route Water Line ................................................................. 8
Install Drain Hose ...................................................................................... 9
Install Moisture Barrier (under a wood countertop)................................ 11
Prepare Dishwasher................................................................................ 11
Make Power Supply Cord Connection................................................... 12

Determine Cabinet Opening................................................................... 14
Install Door Handle (on some models) ................................................... 15
Custom Panel Dimensions ..................................................................... 15
Install Custom Panel............................................................................... 15
Choose Attachment Option.................................................................... 17
Prepare Water Supply Line..................................................................... 18
Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening ........................................ 18
Connect to Water Supply ....................................................................... 21
Connect to Drain..................................................................................... 21
Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection................................................. 22
Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening ................................................ 23
Complete Installation.............................................................................. 24
Check Operation..................................................................................... 26
If Dishwasher Does Not Operate............................................................ 26
Additional Tips ........................................................................................ 26

DISHWASHER SAFETY

  

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Slowly open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear 
of the dishwasher. Remove shipping materials, drain hose and 
lower rack. Close dishwasher door until latched.

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Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

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Install this dishwasher as specified in these instructions.

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Installation should be performed by a qualified service 
technician. The dishwasher must be installed to meet all 
electrical and plumbing national and local codes and 
ordinances.

Care shall be exercised when the appliance is installed or 
removed, to reduce the likelihood of damage to the power-supply 
cord.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to 
persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is 
completely enclosed at the time of installation.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety 
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean: