Use and Care Guide
19INSTALLATION
ENGLISH
Securing Dishwasher to 
Countertop
For countertops made of wood or other material that 
will not be damaged by drilling, use Method 1.
For countertops made of granite, marble, or other 
materials that could be damaged by drilling, use 
Method 2.
NOTE
 • Cover the lter hole with towels to prevent screws 
from falling down into the pump.
 • Use a magnetic screwdriver.
Method 1
Using the provided screws, secure the dishwasher to 
the countertop through the holes in the bracket.
Screw
Installation bracket
NOTE
 • Installation brackets and screws can be found in 
the silverware basket. See Attaching Mounting 
Hardware section for more information on attaching 
installation brackets to dishwasher.
Method 2
1
Remove the plastic caps from the mounting 
bracket access holes.
2
Drive a wood screw through the mounting 
bracket and into the cabinet frame.
3
Reinstall the plastic caps.
Cap
Screw
Connecting Drain Hose
40"
 (1016 mm)
max.
12"
 (305 mm)
min.
If the end of the drain hose does not t the drain 
line, use a heat and detergent resistant adapter 
(not supplied). These may be obtained from a local 
plumbing supply store.
The two typical connections are shown. To prevent 
siphoning, one of the following connections should be 
used.
 /8"
 (16 mm)
5
 /4"
 (19 mm)
3
1"
 (25 mm)
For air gap connections, 
cut off drain hose at dotted 
line
For disposal or waste tee 
connections
Drain Requirements
 • Follow local codes and ordinances.
 • Do not exceed 12 ft. (3.65 m) distance to drain.
 • Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the 
dishwasher drain hose.
 • If an extension drain hose is required, use 
5
/8" or 
7
/8" 
inside diameter, 2-3 ft. length hose and a coupler for 
connecting the two hose ends.
Hose clamp
Coupler
Hose clamp
NOTE
 • For drain hose installation, use the screw style 
clamp provided with this dishwasher in the 
silverware basket.
NOTE
 • If the knockout plug has not been removed, the 
dishwasher will not be able to drain properly.
Connecting to Disposal with No Air 
Gap
1
Remove the knockout plug with a hammer and 
screwdriver.
Knockout plug
2
Attach the drain hose to disposal with the hose 
clamp provided. Move into position and tighten 
the hose clamp.
Connecting Waste Tee with No Air 
Gap
1
Remove the knockout plug with a hammer and 
screwdriver.
2
Attach the drain hose to waste tee with the hose 
clamp provided. Move into position and tighten 
the hose clamp.
Connecting to Disposal or Waste Tee 
with Air Gap
1
Remove the knockout plug with a hammer and 
screwdriver.
2
Connect end of the drain hose to the air gap with 
hose clamp provided. This avoids water being 
siphoned from the tub.
Air gap
Rubber hose 
connector
Drain hose
3
Attach the rubber connector to disposal or waste 
tee with the hose clamp provided. Move into 
position and tighten the hose clamp.
Connecting 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 appliance to avoid water being siphoned from the 
tub.
12"
 (305 mm)
min.
40"
 (1016 mm)
max.
Drain pipe










