KitchenAid 24-Inch 6-Cycle/7-Option Dishwasher, Pocket Handle Installation Guide
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Drain Requirements
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A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. If drain
hose is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a
maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that
meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to
heat and detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of
the dishwasher.
hose is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a
maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that
meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to
heat and detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of
the dishwasher.
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Make sure to connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet
above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm)
minimum above the floor. It is recommended that the drain
hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the
underside of the counter, or be connected to an air gap.
above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm)
minimum above the floor. It is recommended that the drain
hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the
underside of the counter, or be connected to an air gap.
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Make sure to use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to
house plumbing lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above subfloor or
floor.
house plumbing lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above subfloor or
floor.
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If required, the air gap should be installed in accordance with
the air gap installation instructions. When you are connecting
the air gap, a rubber hose (not provided) will be needed to
connect to the waste tee or disposer inlet.
the air gap installation instructions. When you are connecting
the air gap, a rubber hose (not provided) will be needed to
connect to the waste tee or disposer inlet.
Water Supply Requirements
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A hot water line with 20 to 120 psi (138 to 862 kPa) water
pressure can be verified by a licensed plumber.
pressure can be verified by a licensed plumber.
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120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher.
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³⁄₈" O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or flexible
braided water supply line (Part Number 4396897RP).
NOTE:
NOTE:
¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is not recommended.
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A 90° elbow with
³⁄₄" hose connection with rubber washer
(Part Number W10273460).
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Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of the water inlet valve.
Electrical Requirements
Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate
and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
You must have:
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120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
supply.
supply.
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Copper wire only.
We recommend:
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A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
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A separate circuit.
If connecting dishwasher with a
power supply cord:
power supply cord:
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Use UL Listed power supply cord kit
(Part Number 4317824) marked for
use with dishwasher.
(Part Number 4317824) marked for
use with dishwasher.
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Power supply cord must plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet, located in the cabinet next to
the dishwasher opening. Outlet must meet all
local codes and ordinances.
3 prong outlet, located in the cabinet next to
the dishwasher opening. Outlet must meet all
local codes and ordinances.
If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring:
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Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic
sheathed, copper wire with
grounding wire that meets the
wiring requirements for your home
and local codes and ordinances.
sheathed, copper wire with
grounding wire that meets the
wiring requirements for your home
and local codes and ordinances.
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Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief.