KitchenAid KD-27A User Manual

KD-27A SERIES

DISHWASHERS

FORM 4171083 (153138) 3-86

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

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BEFORE STARTING:

Please read these installation instructions COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. They will save you time, work, and

help to ensure optimum dishwasher performance. For Replacement Installation - Review these complete instructions to be sure that previous connections are

compatible. For New Installations - Plumbing and electrical connections must be provided before the dishwasher is moved

into place.

These instructions are intended for use by qualified workers who will observe all local codes and ordinances for

plumbing connections as well as local codes and/or the national Electrical Code for electrical connections.

YOU WILL NEED THESE TOOLS:

Phillips Screwdriver Flat Blade Screwdriver Adjustable Wrenches (2) (if copper fittings are used) Pipe Wrenches (2) (if galvanized or iron fittings are used)

Nut Driver or Socket Set Wire Cutters Tape Measure

Spirit/Bubble Level

Electric Drill

1” Drill Bit or Hole Saw

Square

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112”

3/g” Pipe (of sufficient length for your installation), Shut-off Valve, and Fittings (for galvanized water supply line) 3%~” NPT Street Elbow (you will need 2 for galvanized water supply line) or 90° Compression Elbow (3%” NPT

g/I6” ID Heat and Detergent Resistant Rubber Hose and Clamps or5/g” OD Copper Tubing and Fittings (of sufficient

10” Length of s/a” OD Soft Copper Tubing, Formed Into a Semicircle (if high loop drain is required - see page 7)

115 Volt, 15 Amp, 2 Wire, Properly Grounded, Branch Circuit

AND THESE MATERIALS:

OD Copper Tubing (of sufficient length for your installation), Shut-off Valve, and Fittings (for copper water

supply line)

one end, for copper water supply line) See Fig. 13 page. 10. length to accommodate your drain line)

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SPECIFICA T/O/W

Electrical

Operating Load Maximum Protective Device Size Minimum Circuit Size Water Temperature

Water Pressure (Flowing) Cabinet Opening

115 volts

60 hertz

phase

13.5 amperes 15 amperes 15 amperes

140°F or lower depending on model

(refer to Use & Care Guide)

20 to 120 psi

337/1grr to 35” high

24” wide

23’/2” deep (min.)

HERE ARE THE BASIC STEPS OF INSTALLATION:

1 CHOOSING THE LOCATION 2 PREPARING THE LOCATION 3 PLACING THE DISHWASHER IN ITS LOCATION 4 CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY LINE 5 CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE 6 CONNECTING THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY 7 FINAL CHECK LIST 8 FRONT PANEL VARIATIONS 9 SEASONAL STORAGE

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CHOOSING THE LOCA T/ON

For easy access to plumbing, it is most convenient to have your dishwasher located near the kitchen sink. Any built-in dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, both sides, and the back. Therefore, the cabinet space

below your kitchen counter is probably the best location. If the dishwasher is being installed at the end of a cabinet or free standing then side panels and a wood top can be purchased from your KitchenAid dealer to enclose the dishwasher.

The cabinet opening (Fig. 1) should be square with dimensions as follows: Height - 3311/16” to 35”; Width 24” minimum; Depth -

23X” minimum. If the dishwasher height of 3311/r6 is too high, it may be reduced to 337/16” by removing the leveling feet. If side panels are used, cabinet height should be 34%” minimum to 35” maximum using the adjusting legs.

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DISHWASHER

DOOR IN

OPEN POSITION

- Clearance for door

opening

COUNTERTOP

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Fig. 2

If the dishwasher is installed in a corner, there must be adequate clearance to open the door (Fig. 2).

- CAUTION -

To protect against possible rupture of the fill valve, water lines leading to the dishwasher, as well as water lines in the dishwasher MUST be protected against freezing. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty.

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