6_ installing the dishwasherinstalling the dishwasherBe sure that you or your installer follow these instructions closely so that the newdishwasher works properly and that you’re not at risk of injury when washing dishes.STEP 1 CHECK THE PARTS AND TOOLSBefore starting on the installation, prepare all the necessary tools and parts required to install thedishwasher. This will save installation time and simplify the installation process.Parts requiredProvided with the dishwasher. Check when you unbox the dishwasher in Step 5.2 Installation Brackets2 Flat Head Screws(For the installationbracket)2 Screws(for the side walls)2 Screws(for the kick plate)Kick PlateNot providedPower cable Twist on wireconnector Strain relief Electrical tape &Standard duct tapeHot water supply line 90° Elbow(3/8”) Tube fi ttings Tefl on® tape or sealingcompoundHose clamp Air gap Rubber connectorFor the hot water supply line – We strongly recommend using 3/8” minimum O.D. coppertubing with a compression fi tting or a fl exible stainless steel braided hot water supply line.[Warning: Do not use plastic tubing. Plastic tubing can deteriorate over time and cause aleak inside the tube fitting.]You also need a 90° elbow with 3/ 8” N.P.T. external pipe threads on one end and a fi ttingsized to fi t your hot water supply line (copper tubing/compression fi tting or braided hose) onthe other.For the power cable, we recommend a jacketed 12-2 cable with ground. Note that somelocal codes may require the cable to have a BX style metal jacket.installation_DD68-00046A-05_EN.indd Sec3:6installation_DD68-00046A-05_EN.indd Sec3:6 2011-12-28 4:27:222011-12-28 4:27:22