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ew installation
If the dishwasher
is a new installation,
most of the installation
work must be done before the
dishwasher
is moved
into place.
Replacement
If the dishwasher
is replacing
an old dishwasher,
you must check the exising dishwasher
connections
for compatibility
with the new dishwasher.
Repace the existing connections
as necessary.
STEP 2
SELECT THE BEST LOCATION
FOR THE DISHWASHER
The following
criteria are important
to ensure the best location
for the dishwasher:
The location
must have a solid floor that is able to support
the weight
of the dishwasher.
The location
must be near a sink with easy access to the water supply, drain, and electrical
outlet.
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or the drain to operate properly,
the dishwasher
should
be installed within 9.8 ft (3 m) of
the sink.
The location
must let you load your dishes into the dishwasher
easily.
The location
must have sufficient
space for the dishwasher
door to open easily and provide
enough
space between
the dishwasher
and the cabinet
sides (at least 0.1 in (2 mm)).
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f the dishwasher
is installed in a corner,
ensure that the side of the dishwasher
is more than
2 in. (50 mm) from the wall or cabinet to its right or left.
The wall at the back must be free of obstructions.
If this is a new installation,
follow these steps:
t.
Using a 2 Y2 inch hole saw, cut a hole into the side of the cabinet that holds the sink as
shown
in Figure 1 below.
2.
If the base inside the sink cabinet
is raised above the kitchen floor and is higher than the
connections
on the dishwasher,
make a hole in the base inside the cabinet and in the cabinet
side as shown
in Figure 1-2.
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epending
on where your electrical
outlet is, you may need to cut a hole in the opposite
cabinet
side.
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1 X ..........
The hole for the water supply line, drain hose and
power cables.
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