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Installation Instructions

1. Disconnect power.  

2. Turn off water supply.

Prepare cabinet opening using
existing utility hookups

• Follow the steps in this section if you are installing the

dishwasher in an existing cabinet opening with utility
hookups.

• If you are installing the dishwasher in a cabinet opening

that does not have hookups, follow the steps under
"Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing
utility hookups" section.

1. Check that the water

line reaches to the
front left of opening
where the water
connection will be
made.

2. Check that the direct

wire reaches to the
front right of opening
where the electrical
connection will be made.

If the water line and the direct wire reach far enough into
the opening, proceed to the next section “Install the drain
hose.“ If they do not reach far enough, follow the steps
under “Prepare cabinet opening where there are no
existing utility hookups.”

6" (15.2 cm)

water
line

direct
wire

WARNING

Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit 
breaker box before installing dishwasher.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Install the drain hose

IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose even when
installing a new replacement dishwasher.

1. Drill a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or

floor on the side of the opening closest to the sink.

2. Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer

using one of the following methods:

• Option 1, Waste disposer – with air gap

• Option 2, No waste disposer – with air gap

• Option 3, Waste disposer – no air gap*

• Option 4, No waste disposer – no air gap*

*an air gap is recommended

Helpful Tip: To reduce the vibration of the hose, keep
the hose away from the floor and the edge of the hole
where it passes through the cabinet.

Option 1: Waste disposer – with air gap:

1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Cut end of drain

hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).

2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type

clamp. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1-1/2" to 2" 
(3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.

3. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screw-

type clamps* to connect air gap to disposer inlet. 

This connection must be before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher
will be installed.

4. Insert drain hose

through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening where
drain connection will be
made.

* Parts available from local plumbing supply stores

drain
hose

large
spring-type
clamp

air gap

rubber hose
connector

disposer
inlet

drain trap

drain hose –
cut here if needed

spring or
screw-type
clamps

drain hose

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