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TABLEOF CONTENTS

DmSHWASHER SAFETY ............................... 2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ....................... 3

Tools and Parts ..................................... 2

Location Requirements ............................ 3

Drain Requirements ............................... 6

Water SupplyRequirements ......................... 6

Electrical Requirements ............................ 6

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 7

Prepare Dishwasher ............................... 7

Install Dishwasher ................................ 7

Make Electrical Connection ......................... 7

Connect Water Supply ............................. 9

Complete Installation .............................. 9

DISHWASHERSAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance, Always read and obey al! safety

messages.

This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word 'DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately fotlow instructions.

You can be kilted or seriously injured if you don't follow

instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

This dishwasher is manufactured for indoor use only.

,_ Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ,_ Install this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. ,_ Installation should be performed by a qualified service

technician. The dishwasher must be instNled to meet all electrical and plumbing national and local codes and

ordinances.

INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools

listed here. AdditionaJ tools may be required to cut contertop and install drain lines.

Tools needed: [] Utility knife

[] 5/8" open-end wrench [] 7/16" deep well socket

[] small tubing cutter [] tape measure

[] flat bladed screwdriver [] plumber's putty

[] 10" adjustable wrench that opens to 1-1/8" (2.9 cm) [] Teflon _tape or pipe joint compound

[] 1 cartridge silicone caulk and caulk gun [] sink strainer Iocknut wrench

Parts needed: [] Copper tubing with compression fitting for water fill line (3/8"

is recommended). Length needed is determined by specific installation requirements.

[] Copper tubing with compression fittings for faucet connection.

Length and diameter needed are determined by specific

faucet installation requirements.

[] faucet [] 2, 1-1/2" drain P traps

[] 3-1/2" sink strainer [] 90 ° elbow with 3/8" N.RT. external threads on one end.

(The other end must fit your water supply line.)

In addition, if direct wiring: [] 1/4" hex nut driver

[] 2, twist-on connectors of proper size to connect house wiring

to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring.

[] CSA-certified, U.L- or C.-U.L. listed conduit connector to fit

7/8" (2.2 cm) hole

Protect dishwasher and water lines leading to dishwasher against freezing. Damage from freezing is not covered by the warranty.

if dishwasher will be left unused for a period of time or in a location where it may be subject to freezing, have it winterized by

authorized service personnel. The dishwasher is shipped ready for installation of a one-hole

faucet, if a two-, three-, or four-hole faucet is to be installed, the holes must be added by a qualified plumber, according to the

faucet manufacturer's specifications. if the hot water accessory tank, Part No. 4396282 will be used,

the tank should be installed first, it may be difficult to install the drain line to the T&P valve on the hot water accessory tank, if it is

not installed first.

[] Undercounter clamp brackets - adjustable for countertops

3/4" (1.9 cm) to 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) thick

[] cutting board

K_DS42 Product dimensions

water inlet

valve

5_25/32"

(14.7cm)

SIDE

i_- to centerof single _ 1-3/4" (4,4cm)

'_ 22" (55.9 cm) --_

hole faucet

E i

9_7/16"

(24.0 cm)

20-21/32" (52_5 cm)

(between clamp rails)

FRONT I

I 19-3/8" I (49.2 cm)

_-- 40-1/2" (102_9 cm) _ opened lid

I _ maximum

installed air_ I 16-7/8" (42.9 cm) _ I t

factory _'[ hole faucet i I

-T

(20.3 cmI

dishwasher

drain

center of single

to ! I 1-1/4"---_ _ "_--

i i

9-9/16 ''

(24.3 cm)

center of

sink drain

54/2 ft. (1.7 m) 3-prong ground-type power supply cord

i Ii I height

39-11/16" (100.8 cm) (between clamp rails)

22-1/32"

(56.0 cm)

KIDS42 Cabinet requirements

*NOTE: The cutout must be accurately cut to the dimensions shown within

1/16" (1.6 mm). Dishwasher top flange overlaps the countertop cutout by 7/16" (1.1 cm) on front and back edges and 1/4" (6.4 mm) on sides.

®Cabinetry and countertop must be sturdy enough to support loaded

dishwasher and sink (400 Ibs. [181.4 kg]).

for base cabinet

- installations, rain. 42"

214/8"

(53.7 cm) _

(see *NOTE)

It is recommended that sink water and drain line connections be located on this side of cabineL

It is recommended that dishwasher wat_ and drain line connections be

located on this side of cabineL

(106.7 cm) width required

40" (101.8 cm)

(see *NOTE)

.._Countertop must be

25" (63.5 cm) dee_ countertop

level.

acksplash

7/16" (1.1 cm) rain. --)_1

flat surface required

21-I/8" --_

(53_7 cm)

see *NOTE

mMPORTANT: Corner radius dimensions specified must be used.Ifthey are not,

the dishwasher will not fit the opening.

radius: 2-1/4" (5.7 cm)

radius: 1" (2.5 cm) -the right back corner must be cut to this radius

Back right corner: If countertop is

more than 3/4" (1.9 cm) thick, measure down 3/4" (1.9 cm) and cut

45° bevel all the way around radius.

K_DS36 Product dimensions

water inlet

valve

5-25/32"

(14_7cm)

SiDE FRONT

i_ ---- to center of single

1-3/4" (4A cm)

holefaucet

- dishwasher drain

. . I 10-7/8" (27 5 cm)

insTtail_e°drYair po center of'single

gaps "--,._ ho'efaucet _

8 _

(20.3 cm)

5 1/2 ft (1 7 m) _ "_ 3-prong ground-type ! _ 14" (35,6 cm)---_ _

power supply cord _ 18-5/16" (46.5 cm)

34-1/2" (87,6 cm) }_,

33-11/16" (85,6 cm) _-

(between clamp rails)

19-3/8"

(49.2 crn) maximum

opened lid

height

K_DS36 Cab{net requirements

*NOTE: The cutout must be accurately cut to the dimensions shown within

1/16" (1.6 mm). Dishwasher top flange overlaps the countertop cutout by 7/16" (1.1 cm) on front and back edges and 1/4" (6.4 mm) on sides.

Cabinetry and countertop must be sturdy enough to support loaded dishwasher and sink (400 Ibs. [181.4 kg]).

installations, rain. 36"

fer base cabinet

(91,4 cm) width required

21-1/8"

(53.7 cm)

(see *NOTE)

25" (63.5 cm) deeF countertop

.._Countertop must be

levek

It is recommended that sink water and drain line connections be located on this side of cabinet,

It is recommended that dishwasher water and drain line connections be located on this side

acksplash

7/16" (1,1cm)rain.

flat surfacerequired

IMPORTANT: Corner radius dimensions specified must be used. if they are not,

the dishwasher will not fit the opening.

_1 radius: 2-1/4" (5.7 cm)

radius: 1" (2.5 cm) -the right back corner must be

cut to this radius

Back right corner: if countertop is

more than 3/4" (1.9 cm) thick, measure down 3/4" (1.9 cm) and cut

45 ° bevel all the way around radius.

of cab net, I

SeparatedrainP-trapsforthesinkanddishwashermustbe provided.

Dishwasherdrain: Ifthedishwasherdrainexitsthroughthebackwall,thecenterline

ofthedrainpipemustbeaminimumof1/2"(1.3cm)belowthe dishwasherdrain.Thisisrequiredtocompletelydrainthe

dishwashertubsothatnostandingwaterremainsintub.

J_ back wall

22-1/32"

(56.0ore)

to bottom of

dishwasherdrair

1/2" (1,3 cm)

minimum

For dishwasher: [] Hot water line with 20-120 psi (138-827 kPa) water pressure.

120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher.

[] Copper tubing with compression fitting. 3/8" O.D. is

recommended.

[] A 90° elbow with 3/8" N.RT. external pipe threads on one end. iMPORTANT: Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) from water inlet

valve. For sink faucet:

[] Hot and cold water line. [] Copper tubing with compression fittings for specific faucet to

be installed.

[] Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the

dishwasher is properly grounded.

[] Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. [] A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical

supply is required. (Circuit breaker or time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit

serving only this appliance be provided.

Hot Water Accessory Tank If you plan to install the Hot Water Accessory Tank Part

No. 4396282, an additional separate120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required.

Garbage Disposer If you plan to install a garbage disposer, an additional separate

120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required.

Recommended ground method For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This

appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong ground plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong ground-type outlet, grounded in

accordance with local codes and ordinances. if a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility

and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

If dishwasher must be direct wired

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in

terminal box. Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

[] If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is

recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

[] Do not ground to a gas pipe.

[] Use flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper wire

with grounding wire that meets the wiring requirements for your home and local codes and ordinances.

[] Use a CSA-certified, U.L- or C-U.L.-Iisted conduit connector

or if using non-metallic sheathed, copper wire, a CSA- certified, U.L.- or C-U.L.qisted cable clamp connector.

iNSTALLATiONiNSTRUCTiONS

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iMPORTANT: If hot water accessory tank (accessory Part No. 4396282) will be used, the tank must be installed first.

1. With a utility knife, cut along the back right corner of inner carton.

Remove inner carton. Leave dishwasher on bottom pad.

Install faucet (not included). The dishwasher is shipped ready

for installation of a one-hole faucet. If a two-, three- or four- hole faucet is to be installed, the holes must be added by a qualified plumber according to the faucet manufacturer's

specifications.

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Mark countertop and apply a 1/4" (6.4 mm) bead of silicone caulk 1/4" (6.4 mm) away from dishwasher cutout on sides

and 7/16" (1.1 cm) on front and back.

1/4" (6.4mm)

beadof silicone

caulk

Install two clamp brackets, evenly spaced, on front, back and

left (sink) side clamp rails. Optional: If space permits, install two clamp brackets, evenly spaced, on the right side rail.

To install clamps: [] Hook upper clamp onto rail. Use fiat-blade screwdriver to

attach clamp to rail.

[] Use 7/16" deep-well socket and securely tighten nut

against lower clamp. Do not overtighten.

upper clamp

countertop

lower clamp

' : c i

If you are:

[] direct wiring, use Option 1 [] using a power supply cord, use Option 2

Option 1, Direct wired method

If dishwasher must be directly wired to meet local codes, the power supply cord must be removed and dishwasher wired

directly. Electrical connections must be contained within the terminal box and meet all national and local codes and

ordinances. Route direct wire so that it does not touch lower part of

dishwasher tub to prevent undue sound and vibration. If power supply cord is removed, the dishwasher must be

connected with copper wire only.

Set the dishwasher into countertop cutout. Make sure front of dishwasher is paralleI to front edge of countertop.

iMPORTANT: To prevent damage to right-hand hinge, open dishwasher lid

before setting dishwasher into countertop cutout.

3. Immediately remove any excess caulking.

EJectricaJ Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher.

Failure to do so can result in death or eJectrica_ shock.

1. Disconnect power.

Remove 5 screws (2 each side and above GFCI) holding the metal front panel and remove panel.

Electrical Shock Hazard

front panel

3. Remove terminal box screw and terminal box.

terminal box -

screw

terminal

box

Remove power cord green ground wire from under green ground screw.

Remove twist-on connectors and disconnect black and white wires. Do not reuse connectors.

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powercord !

'/" grommet

green ground wire

Use pliers and squeeze locking tab in the power cord strain

green ground screw

relief grommet.

Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in

terminal box. Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result indeath, fire, or electrical shock.

10. Route direct wire through conduit and connect wires as follows:

[] Form ground wire into a hook and wrap clockwise around

ground screw under washer. Tighten ground screw securely.

ground wire

direct wire

1_ green ground

screw

[] Use twist-on connectors of proper size to connect direct

wire to 16-gauge wire dishwasher wiring. Connect black wires together and white wires together.

11. Reinstall terminal box.

IMPORTANT: The tabs must be under the terminal box as

shown.

7. Remove power cord and grommet.

8. install a CSA-certified, U.L- or C-U.h-listed conduit connector in power cord hole.

9. install conduit.

terminal

tabs

Option 2, Power supply cord method

Power supply cord method

E_ectrica_ Shock Hazard

P_ug into a grounded 3 prong out_et. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or e_ectrica_ shock.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

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Apply Teflon<_tape or pipe joint compound to 90° elbow fitting and connect fitting to water inlet valve.

Use adjustable wrench and tighten elbow until snug and facing the direction needed for your water fill line installation.

IMPORTANT: If you are installing the Hot Water Accessory Tank, go back to its Installation Instructions and complete that

installation at this time.

applyTeflon'_'tape or pipe joint compound

do not apply Teflon'_'tape

or pipe joint compound

..........................water fill line

3. Connect the dishwasher water fill line. a. Slide nut onto copper tubing about 1" (2.5 cm). b. Slide ferrule onto the tubing. Do not position ferrule on the

end of the tubing. c. Put the tubing into the elbow as far as it will go. d. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the

elbow threads. Be gentle when handling and positioning

the copper tubing, it bends and kinks easily.

e. With copper tubing pushed into elbow as far as it will go,

use a 5/8" open-end wrench and tighten the compression

nut securely.

4. Connect hot and cold water lines to faucet.

5. Connect the sink and dishwasher drain plumbing.

6. Turn water supply on to both dishwasher and sink faucet. Check for leaks.

water inlet

valve

connection

E_ectrica_ Shock Hazard

P_ug into a grounded 3 prong out_et. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or e_ectrica[ shock.

Direct wire method

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in

termina_ box. Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

1. Plug in dishwasher or reconnect power. IMPORTANT: The following steps must be done before using

the dishwasher, to test and activate the GFCI.

2. Press the reset button on the GFCI. The indicator should be

visible.

reset

Press the test button on the GFCI. The indicator should

disappear.

Press the reset button. The indicator should reappear. if the GFCI fails this test, do not use the dishwasher. Call

the KitchenAid Customer interaction Center toll-free at

1-800-422-1230 or in Canada, 1-800-461-5681, for

assistance.

Checkoperat{on

1° Refer to the Use and Care Guide that came with this

dishwasher and run the dishwasher through a complete cycle.

2, If Hot Water Accessory Tank is installed, wait about 45

minutes before starting the next dishwasher cycle to allow the hot water tank to finish heating. (Refer to the Installation

Instructions and Use and Care Guide supplied with the Hot

Water Accessory Tank.)

3, When the hot water tank is first heated, it is normal for a small

amount of water to be discharged into the dishwasher.

4, Check for leaks.

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