Dishwasher User Manual

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CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE
Remove the red plug from the dishwasher check valve and use a hose clamp (not supplied) to connect the prepared
drain line direc!ly to the dishwasher check valve (Fig. 15).
Make sure there are no sharp bends or kinks anywhere in the drain line which might restrict water flow.
Remove
red
plug
DIshwasher valve
Fig. 15
CAUTION: Put towel below dishwasher valve area
before removing red plug. Every KitchenAid
dishwasher is completely tested at the factory. A small
amount of water (less than l/z cup (125 ml)) may still
be In the dishwasher valve area from our quality
assurance testing.
CONNECTOR
-
GROUND 2
WIRE
Fig. 16
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CONNECTING THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
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BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS TURNED OFF AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE BOX.
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The dishwasher must be properly grounded before operating by connecting to a suitable ground in compliance
with the Canadian Electrical Code and/or local electrical codes.
A - Remove junction box from dishwasher. B - Install a C.S.A. certified connector or strain relief bushing.
C - Connect white lead to white lead and black lead to black lead with wire nuts, and secure ground wire
in the copper ground connector (Fig. 16). D - Reinstall junction box.
When house wiring is aluminum. use C.S.A. certified aluminum to copper connectors
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MAKE SURE THAT WATER SUPPLY LINE, DRAIN LINE, AND WIRING DO NOT TOUCH ANY EXPOSED
TERMINALS OF DISHWASHER WIRING.
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