PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 24"
wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from fl oor to underside
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no
more than 10’ in length for proper drainage.
• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and
back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fi re, or injury to persons, the
installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed
at the time of installation.
adjacent cabinet, wall or
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 10’ distance to drain.
Air gap must be used, if waste tee or disposer
connection is less than 18" above floor, to prevent siphoning.
The type of drain installation depends on the following
■
Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
■
Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?
Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST
• If the answers are NO, either method may be used.
• Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within
the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.
drain line to disposer, check to be
sure that drain plug has been
removed. DISHWASHER WILL NOT
DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordinances.
The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Method 2 – Built-in “High Drain Loop” with Waste Tee or Disposer
Avoid unnecessary service call charges. Always be
sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching
dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.
923-40A
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Drain Hose Hanger
923-40B
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Drain Hose Hanger
