KitchenAid KD-27A SERIES User manual

KD-27A SERIES
DISHWASHERS
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
FORM 4171083 (153138) 3-86

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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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AND THESE MATERIALS:
112” OD Copper Tubing (of sufficient length for your installation), Shut-off Valve, and Fittings (for copper water
supply line)
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
one end, for copper water supply line) See Fig. 13 page. 10.
g/I6” ID Heat and Detergent Resistant Rubber Hose and Clamps or5/g” OD Copper Tubing and Fittings (of sufficient
length to accommodate your drain line)
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
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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
1 phase
13.5 amperes
15 amperes
15 amperes
140°F or lower depending on model
(refer to Use & Care Guide)
20 to 120 psi
337/1grrto 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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1
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/r6is 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 I COUNTERTOP
DOOR IN
OPEN POSITION
- Clearance for door opening
Fig. 1 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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2 PREPARING THE LOCATION
Access holes in the cabinets, floor, or rear wall for the hot water supply line, drain line, and electrical supply must
be located within the shaded area in Fig. 3 in order to avoid interference with the dishwasher frame or other
components.
HOT WATER SUPPLY LINE
WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY, SAFETY, AND
PLUMBING CODES.
Water supply should be 140°F or lower depending on model (refer to Use and Care Guide).
The hot water supply line should be l/2” OD copper tubing or 3/g” galvanized pipe. The dishwasher fill valve has
a 3/B” NPT female connection.
After determining where the water supply line will enter the dishwasher opening, drill a 1” access hole and run
the line to the approximate fill valve location as shown in Fig. 4.
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For service convenience, a shut-off valve (not supplied) should be installed in the supply line in a readily accessible
location (such as beneath the sink) and a union (not supplied) should be installed in the supply line near the
dishwasher fill valve.
- CAUTION -
To prevent heat damage to the fill valve, ALL solder connections must be made BEFORE the water line is
connected to the dishwasher.
DRAIN LINE
The drain line should be 9/16”ID (minimum) flexible hose or 5/l’ OD copper tubing. Flexible hose must be resistant
to heat and detergent and may be obtained from a plumbing, hardware, or automotive supply outlet. DO NOT use
any fittings anywhere in the drain line that are less than l/z” ID. The access hole for the drain line should be 1”.
If drain line is copper, clamp a 12” length of s6” ID flexible hose (heat and detergent resistant) to the end of the
copper tubing. This will facilitate connection of the drain line to dishwasher check valve.
If the drain line is going to be connected to a food waste disposer, BE SURE to remove the knockout or
plug from the fitting on the disposer before connecting drain line. Rubber adapter fitting may be required.
(KitchenAid part number 115729 or available from local hardware or plumbing stores.)
Typical drain connections to sink plumbing are shown
Illal”01d,sprerconnecllon in Fig. 5 & 6.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Typical drain connection to an air gap (if required by local code) are shown in Fig. 6.
If drain is rounted to a connection point less than 20” above the floor, the drain line MUST be made to form
a high loop tube (shown in Fig. 7).
CAUTION: Failure to provide either the proper drain connection height (20” above floor level) or a 20” high
loop will result in improper draining of the machine which may cause damage to the machine.
To form the high loop tube, see inset on Fig. 7. Make sure that no kinks develop in the hose or copper tubing.
Fig. 7
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ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL CODES.
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY.
The electrical supply must be a 115 volt, 15 amp, properly grounded, positioned as shown in Fig. 8, and should
be installed by a qualified electrician. No other appliances or outlets should be on this circuit.
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CHANNEL
Fig. 9
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ADJUbABLE
KICKBOARD
Fig. 9

3 PLACING THE DISHWASHER IN ITS LOCATION
The adjustable kickboard and lower panel (Fig. 9) must be removed for access to dishwasher connections. Remove
the kickboard (5) by removing the two screws (one with lock washer) that secure it. Remove two screws (1) and
pull out the bottom of lower panel to unhook tabs (2) from frame. Remove the lower panel by pulling it downward
to slide panel flanges (3) from behind the support channel (4).
Set the dishwasher in front of the prepared cabinet opening and evenly.adjust the four leveling feet to the desired
height.
Slide the dishwasher into the cabinet opening, being careful to avoid damage to the floor or interference with water,
drain, and electrical lines. DO NOT remove the rear cross channel.
Rear cross channel
in alternate position
Back of dishwasher
Step 3 - Loosen
this screw
Step 2 - Remove
this screw
1
( Step 4 - Line up the lower cross
I/ channel hole with the
upper hole in frame.
Fasten securely Tighten the
screw at other end
b STEP 1 - Remove
these screws
Rear cross channel
in original position
Fig. 10
Unlatch and open the door and remove the foam shipping cushions from upper corners of the door. Check to assure
that cabinet clearance is equal on both sides of the dishwasher and that cabinet interference does not distort
dishwasher tank.
With the door still open, place a spirit/bubble level against the front tank flange (Fig. 11)and level the dishwasher
front-to-back and side-to-side by adjusting the leveling legs (Fig. 12) in or out as necessary.
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Fig. 11
If the dishwasher is not properly leveled or if it is distorted by cabinet interference, the door may not seal properly
and may leak. If necessary, the leveling leg may be further adjusted to correct any distortion and align tank for
equal clearance on both sides (Fig. 12).
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To maintain dishwasher position and alignment, locate the adjustable brackets at the upper tank corners as shown
in Fig. 13 and secure them to the counter top with self drilling flat head wood screws (supplied). CAUTION :Make
sure screw heads will not interfere with the top of the door. If these brackets are not compatible with your
countertop, the dishwasher may be anchored to the floor with a VI” lag bolt (not supplied) through the hole in
each side of the dishwasher frame as shown in Fig. 12.
Fig. 13
4 CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY LINE
The water supply line should be flushed to clear any foreign material BEFORE connecting to dishwasher.
Make sure there are no sharp bends or kinks which might restrict water flow.
To facilitate connection of the water line from the rear of the dishwasher, it is recommended that a j/a” NPT street
elbow be connected to the fill valve and a 90° compression elbow (3/8” NPT one end) be connected to the street
elbow. The supply line can then be connected to the compression elbow (see Fig. 14). NOTE: If galvanized pipe
is used, substitute a second 3/8” street elbow for the compression elbow.
Turn on water supply and check for leaks.
Compression Sleeve
l/Z” 00 copper
wIl,er llfw
(3/S” NPT one end)
Fig. 14
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