Installation Preparation3PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep and17-5/8" to 18" wide for 18" wide models, or 23-5/8" to 24" widefor 24" wide models. The opening should be 35" max. height.DRAIN REQUIREMENTS• Follow local codes and ordinances.• Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.• Do not connect drain lines from other devicesto the dishwasher drain hose.• Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with anair gap (not supplied) or 32" minimum high drain loop,depending on local codes and ordinances to preventback flow into the dishwasher.• Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connectionis less than 18" above the floor to prevent siphoning.DRAIN PREPARATIONThe type of drain installation depends on answers tothe following questions:Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than18" above the fl oor?Will installation have a drain loop less than 32"above floor?If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES,Method 1 MUST be used. Otherwise either Method 1or Method 2 may be used. Figure C or Figure D.CAUTION:An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connectedto waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floor.Failure to provide the proper drain connection heightwith air gap or 32" minimum, high drain loop will result inimproper draining of the dishwasher.Figure BFigure CFigure DNote: ADA installation, (32-1/2") beneath 34" high counter-tops may be accomplished by adjusting the toekick and levelinglegs.Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according tomanufacturer’s instructions.CABINET PREPARATION• Drill a 1-1/2" dia. hole in the cabinet wall within theshaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hoseconnection. The hole should be smooth with no sharpedges.Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or DisposerMethod 2 – High Drain with Waste Tee or DisposerProvide a method to attach drain hose to underside ofcountertop.CabinetsSquareandPlumbFloor MUSTbe Even withRoom Floor. Plumbing and Electric ServiceMust Enter Shaded Area34" to 35"Underside ofCountertopto Floor24"Min.17-5/8" or 23-5/8" Min.18" or 24" Max.4"6"Clearance for DoorOpening 2" MinimumCountertopDishwasher25-5/8"18"Min.32"Min.32"Min.18"Min.• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose isno more than 10 feet in length for proper drainage.• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top,sides and back, and must not support any part of theenclosure.CLEARANCES: Wheninstalled into a corner,allow 2" min. clearancebetween dishwasher andadjacent cabinet, wall orother appliances. Allow25-5/8" min. clearancefrom the front of the dish-washer for door opening.Figure BFigure A