Option 2, No waste disposer - with air gap:
1. Cut end of drain hose if it needs to be cut (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 1¹⁄₂" 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 waste tee.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20"
(50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed.
Drain hose -
cut here if needed
Drain trap
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.
Option 3, Waste disposer - no air gap:
1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Do not cut end of drain
hose.
2. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large spring-type
clamp.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20"
(50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. It
is recommended that the drain hose be looped up and securely
fastened to the underside of the counter.
Drain trap
3. Insert drain hose through
hole cut in cabinet to the
front center of opening
where drain connection will
be made.
Rubber hose
connector
Air gap
Spring or
screw-type
clamps
Waste
Drain
tee
hose
Drain hose
Large spring-type
clamp
Drain hose
Disposer
inlet
Drain hose
Option 4, No waste disposer - no air gap:
1. Cut end of drain hose if it needs to be cut (do not cut ribbed
section).
2. Attach drain hose to waste tee with 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm)
screw-type clamp*.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20"
(50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. It
is recommended that the drain hose be looped up and securely
fastened to the underside of the counter.
Large
spring-type
clamp
3. 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.
Helpful Tip: Put cardboard under dishwasher until it is installed
in cabinet opening. The cardboard will help avoid damage to
floor covering during installation.
1. Using 2 or more people, grasp the sides of dishwasher door
frame and put the dishwasher on its back, resting on top of the
corner posts.
2. Remove 2 screws attaching access panel and lower panel to
dishwasher using a ¹⁄₄" hex socket, nut driver or Phillips
screwdriver.
Drain hose -
cut here if needed
Waste
tee
Drain trap
Prepare Dishwasher
Screw-type
clamp
Drain
hose
Drain hose
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