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18 INSTALLATION
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Attach the drain hose to the disposal with the
hose clamp provided. Move the hose clamp
into position and tighten it with a flat-blade
screwdriver.
Connecting Waste Tee without Air
Gap
The height of the drain hose end must be at least
12" (305 mm) and within 40" (1016 mm) from the
base of the dishwasher to avoid water being
siphoned from the tub.
1
Remove the knockout plug with a hammer
and screwdriver.
CAUTION
• If the knockout plug has not been removed, the
dishwasher will not be able to drain properly.
2
Attach the drain hose to the waste tee with
the hose clamp provided. Move the clamp into
position and tighten it with a flat-blade
screwdriver.
Connecting to Disposal or Waste
Tee with Air Gap
1
Remove the knockout plug with a hammer
and screwdriver.
2
Connect the end of the drain hose
b
gap
with the hose clamp provided. Move
the clamp into position and tighten it with a
flat-blade screwdriver.
• This avoids water being siphoned from the
tub.
3
If it is not connected, attach the rubber hose
connector to the disposal or waste tee with a
hose clamp (not provided).
Leveling Dishwasher
Check that the dishwasher is level and adjust the
leveling feet if necessary.
CAUTION
• Failure to level the dishwasher may result in
leakage, problems closing the door, or noise.
• Where the cabinet opening is narrower than
recommended (see Preparing Cabinet
Opening), the dishwasher must be carefully
leveled and aligned so that the dishwasher is
supported fully by the 3 leveling feet and is not
hanging from the installation brackets. Failure to
do so can result in leaks from the front of the
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dishwasher,
errors, difficulty in closing the
door, or failure to operate.
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