KitchenAid Dishwasher KD-18 User's Manual
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1. ae Drain hose must withstand hot water and este rene Ve detergent and can be obtained from a plumb ing hardware or automotive supply outlet 8 240385 Other accessories available from your dealer or distributor are Top Kits Rinse Agent Kit Front Trim Kit FIG 5 Side Panel Kits Front Panel Kits G ELECTRICAL SUPPLY LINE Before setting dishwasher in place run individual 15 amp minimum branch circuit with grounded electrical cable A Fig 6 shows routing methods for the electrical supply line hook up to the KitchenAid dishwasher CAUTION No other outlets or appliances should be on this circuit xj Bes Obs bees E ee Pt 14202 FINAL INSTALLATION POSITIONING AND Remove styrofoam packing blocks and corrugated motor block packing after ANCHORING dishwasher is removed from skid Re move protector panel before front DISHWASHER panels are installed Check the upper rear portion of the cabinet opening to make certain that area is cleared of cabinet or top support framing members Set the dishwasher adjacent to cabinet and adjust the four leveling feet to the desired height The four leveling feet can be used to raise the dishwasher to 35 or lower to 33 11 16 33 7 16 if leveling screws are removed Adjust kickplate Kickplate can be adjusted by moving up or down After the dishwasher is in position make sure it is level from side to side and front to rear If possible dishwasher f2. EE OF ALL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ROUG ava REFEREN qa 2 CLEARANCE FOR CORNER INSTALLATION N OR CE LINE OPENING FOR DISHWASHER w gt MAX 1 A TO INSURE STAYING BEHIND VERTICAL FRAME MEMBER EITHER FIG 3 DRAIN SYSTEM The dishwasher is equipped with a pump type drain Except during drain periods drain valve is closed thus protecting the dishwasher from normal back flow from drain line Dishwasher can be connected to a drain line through the back wall to a sink or disposer to either right or left side or to an air gap Note figure 4 for dimensions for locations of drain line Note figure 2 for area to be kept free of all plumbing connections Connect a 9 16 1 D minimum drain line furnished by installer to drain valve When flexible hose is used it must be resistant to heat and DISHWASHER FILL LINE CONNECTION HOT WATER SUPPLY LINE If the fill line comes from either right or left it must be installed behind the vertical frame members which are 2 9 16 from the wall Locate fill line according to FIG 3 For roughing in purposes locate 3 4 hole 19 1 2 from back wall and 6 inches from left edge of cabinet For other typical fill line installations such as water line from back see alternate dotted line suggestions All sweat fittings for 1 2 O D copper tubing must be sweat into place before attachin
3. KitchenAid BUILT IN DISHWASHER KD 18 SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MR INSTALLER HAVE YOU CHECKED PLACEMENT OF DISHWASHER CJ 1 Remove styrofoam packing blocks from top and corrugated motor block packing from rear of unit after dishwasher is removed from skid _ 2 Properly positioned tevel aligned and square with cabinet opening C 3 Anchored securely either to cabinet or floor _ 4 Installation debris removed from under dishwasher ELECTRICAL CONNECTION C 1 Separate 115 volt 60 hertz 1 phase branch with a 15 ampere capacity protected by a maximum of 15 ampere fuse size CJ 2 Dishwasher properly grounded O 3 All connections in conformance with focal electrical code PLUMBING O 1 Water supply at dishwasher 20 to 120 P S I pressure temperature of 140 F to 160 F and 1 2 O D min copper tube O 2 Drain lines at least 5 8 O D copper tubing or equivalent without drain air gap and with no tight bends kinks or other restrictions to prevent complete draining C 3 Drain lines at least 9 16 1 D copper tubing or equivalent with drain air gap and with no tight bends kinks or other restrictions to prevent complete draining C 4 Compliance with all aspects of local plumbing code C 5 Make sure drain hose does not touch any electrical components or terminals OPERATIONAL CJ 1 All internal packing material and labels and door pads removed Place detergent in both compar
4. UBING 2 INOICATES DRAIN CONNECTION 3 INDICATES LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 3 8 FLEXIBLE CONDUIT DETAILS AND CONNECTIONS ja IN OPEN POSITION gwall CLEARANCE WITHOUT SIDE PANELS ea eae 21g Li laz WITH 1 4 WOOO PANEL NOTE ALL PLUMBING amp VENTING OF DRAIN MUST CONFORM TO LOCAL PLUMBING CODES CAUTION For installation when the dishwasher is to be left unused in freezing temperatures Turn off electrical power and shut off water supply at the hand valve Remove lower panel Disconnect both inlet and outlet lines at the DRAIN valve This permits water to drain from the dishwasher tank pump and drain line Disconnect both the inlet and outlet lines at the FILL valve Make provisions to control water drained from unit Reinstall lower panel Tum on electrical power Then push door handle down to lock position and push Normal Cycle button Let dishwasher run KITCHENAID DIVISION FORM 12106F Rev 11 78 Supsds F 12106E 6 78 HOBART through first pre rinse only approximately four min utes to drain all water trapped in the dishwasher Tum off electricity To complete installation later Connect drain and fill valves both inlet and outlet Reinstall fower panel Turn on water and electrical supply Then push button for cycle desired TROY OHIO 45374 PRINTED IN U S A
5. e lead to white lead and black lead to black lead with adequate insulation or wire nuts and ground wire under green ground screw or lug Reinstall junction box When house wiring is aluminum use U L approved aluminum to copper connectors The dishwasher must be properly grounded before operating by connecting to a suitable ground complying with National Electrical Code and or local electrical code FIG 8 TESTING INSTALLATION Remove installation debris from under dishwasher foam door pads on each side and near top of tank and all internal packing material and labels Install front and lower panels per instruc initial installation test of Superba only tions supplied with panel kits Turn on Then push door handle down to lock electrical power and water supply Turn position and press Normal Cycle button Action Indicator clockwise to the OFF Run dishwasher through the complete cycle position Custom and Imperial models On to make certain it is operating properly Superba model press Cancel Drain but Turn off electrical power remove lower ton timer will advance to OFF auto panel and check for leaks Reinstall lower matically Lift door handle Wait for Timer panel and turn on electrical power to automatically reset itself necessary for 36 MAX P 83095 i N M 66093 1 FLEXIBLE HOSE Z MOSE CLAMPS f 8 240385 f INDICATES FILL CONNECTION USE 1 2 0 0 MIN COPPER T
6. g to dishwasher to prevent excess heat on fil valve Make certain that there is a hand shut off valve A or B Fig 3 in the hot water supply line To conveniently service dishwasher it is recommended a union be connected in the fill line detergent water When copper tubing is used make the connection to drain valve using a short length of flexible hose and clamps Flexible drain hose and clamps are furnished in KD IK installation kit available from your local KitchenAid dealer or distributor Drain connections must be in compliance with local codes Do not install check valve in drain line When connecting dishwasher drain to a food waste disposer be sure to remove the knockout or threaded plug in the disposer to insure proper drainage NOTE Do Not Kink Drain Hose Minimum Size For All Dishwasher Drains Is 9 16 I D A Drain Gap May Be Required Consult Your Local Codes MAX 1 TO INSURE STAYING BEHIND VERTICAL MEMBER ETHER MAX 1 TO INSURE i STAYING BEHIND VERTICAL FRAME MEMBER ETHER yz Pe DISPOSER CONNECTION Nieto Em GB NOTE Drain Hose B 240385 may be used DRAIN SYSTEM Cont to connect dishwasher with disposer unit or to sink drain using Tee P 83095 or elbow a 36 M 66093 available as accessories MAX STANDARD 0 rane CAUTION Make sure drain hose does not ass touch any electrical components or terminaj
7. ront should be parallel to counter top and flush with cabinets To maintain alignment of dishwasher with adjacent cabinets fasten dishwasher to counter top with two 10 flat head wood screws not fumished Use these screws in the two L shaped adjustable brackets furnished at the upper left and right hand corners of the dishwasher When dishwasher is not installed beneath a continuou gt counter top it may be necessary to anchor dishwasher to floor using 1 4 lag bolt or screw in hole provided If door tension adjustment is required adjust door spring so the door is counterbalanced and will remain in open position Adjust tension by changing bracket to FIG 7 alternate holes and or moving spring hooks to alternate position DOOR SPRING BRACKET CONNECTING HOT CONNECTING PLY LI WATER SUP LINE DRAIN LINE Make certain fill line has been flushed clear of foreign materials Use compression ell furnished to connect 1 2 O D copper fill line to dishwasher fill valve Make sure fill line has no sharp bends 5 min bend radius Connect dishwasher drain to meet local plumbing code See suggested installations FIG 4 See note for available drain acces suggested that may produce kinks which might restrict sories water flow Connect fill line to meet local plumbing codes CONNECTING ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE A Remove junction box on dishwasher B Install approved connector not furnished C Connect power cable whit
8. screw to ground panel to dishwasher Fasten panel with two screws C furnished If a wood or laminate front is to be used and these panels are not immediately available use back up panel furnished with trim kit Stainless steel trim should be used to assemble wood or laminate when available Reverse procedure CABINET OPENING For dishwasher to be flush with adjacent cabinets there must be a minimum of 24 under counter cabinet depth available for installation When a 1 4 wood panel lower front panel 6 5 8 high 23 11 16 wide door front panel 18 7 8 high 23 11 16 wide with trim kit is used the dishwasher must have minimum of 24 1 4 cabinet depth To establish a reference line for purposes of providing plumbing and electrical connections to the dishwasher measure 21 from the wall This is the front edge of dishwasher kick panel There is a 3 toe space from the front of the kick panel to the front edge of the dishwasher with a standard metal front panel Cabinets 3 1 2 to 235 8 deep from wall to front of cabinet may be accommo dated by removing dry or plaster wall baseboard and quarter round directly behind the dishwasher NOTE For corner installation allow 2 clearance for adjacent cabinet CAUTION Make sure dishwasher is not installed under a surface burner or warming plate where the heat would damage the constant rinse Upper spray assembly PRELIMINARY ROUGH IN SHADED AREA SHOULD BE FR
9. tep 1 below ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Voltage amp Frequency 115 volts 60 hertz Operating load 13 5 amperes KDS 18 7 9 amperes KDC 18 KDI 18 and KDP 18 Maximum Fuse Size 15 amperes Wiring must conform to local code and or Nat Electrical Code PLUMBING SPECIFICATIONS Plumbing must conform to local code Use 1 2 O D _ copper tube for water line Dishwasher has 3 8 1 P S internal thread at valve A 90 compression ell furnished should be used to connect tubing to valve Water flow pressure at dishwasher to be 20 PSI to 120 PSI Water temperature at dishwasher should be 140 F to 160 F Drain size requires minimum 5 8 O D copper tubing without air gap Drain line requires min 9 16 D copper tubing with air gap not furnished CAUTION Avoid getting joint compound inside new joints Hot water fill line must be flushed of foreign matter before connection to dishwasher fill valve A hand shut off valve not furnished should be located in an easily accessible area adjacent to the dishwasher when removing lower panel INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Locate top of lower panel just below evaporation channel support Insert panel flange under evaporation channel support ends A and push up to engage top of panel Lift up lower bottom flange of panel place flange B over front face of frame and push in Assemble lock washer D under head of one
10. tments of detergent dispenser close cover s and Operate dishwasher through complete Normal Cycle Note KDC has cover over only one of two compartments Check Proper Fill Water level approximately 1 1 2 below centerline of 4 Way Hydro Sweep tubes Complete Drain Detergent Dispenser must operate automatically and completely dispense detergent Dishracks for freedom of movement and adjustment THANK YOU MR INSTALLER 1 Complete Installation Check List 2 Leave all literature Incl Check List for customer 3 Notify dealer that electrical work and plumbing are completed eee eee FOR DETAILED INSTRUCT IONS FOLLOW METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS FOLDER IMPORTANT Read Before Installing to Save Time Work assure proper performance and owner s warranty protection KD IK INSTALLATION KIT An installation kit KD IK for KitchenAid dishwashers is available from your locat KitchenAid dealer This kit contains all parts and complete instructions needed for replacing almost any old dishwasher or for a ney dishwasher installation The KD IK installation kit includes the following items _ Flexible Drain Hose Copper Inlet Tubing Double Compression Union Double Com pression Elbow Step down Adapter Strain Relief Bushing Wire Nuts and Hose Clamps CABINETRY Opening for dishwasher should be 24 wide by approximately 34 1 2 high Remove all obstructions at the upper rear of the opening see S
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