KitchenAid KDC-40 User manual

DISHWASHER-SINK
I COMBINATION
KDC-40 & KDS-40
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MR. INSTALLER: FINAL CHECK LIST
PLACEMENT OF DISHWASHER - SINK COMBINATION
m 1. Properly positioned-level, aligned and square with cabinet opening.
CT; 2. Anchored securely, either to cabinet or floor.
m 3. Installation debris removed from under dishwasher.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
n 1. Separate 115 volt, 60 hertz, 1 phase branch circuit with a 15 ampere minimum protected by a
maximum of 15 ampere fuse size.
c7 2. Dishwasher properly grounded.
n 3. All connections in conformance with local electrical code.
PLUMBING
c7 1. Water supply at dishwasher: 20 to 120 P.S.I. pressure, temperature of 120” F. or
higher and l/2” O.D. (min.) copper tube.
cl 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.
‘J 3. Drain lines at least g/16” I.D. copper tubing or equivalent with drain air gap
and with no tight bends (kinks) or other restrictions to prevent complete draining.
rI1 4. Compliance with all aspects of local plumbing code.
m 5. Make sure drain hose does not touch any electrical components or terminals.
OPERATIONAL
C? 1. All internal packing material, labels, and foam door pads removed.
Place detergent in both compartments of detergent dispenser, close covers and
operate dishwasher through complete LOW ENERGY cycle.
Check: Proper Fill-Water level approximately l-1/2” below centerline of 4 Way Hydro
Sweep hub. 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.
FORDETAILEDINSTRUCTIONS,FOLLOWMETHODSDESCRIBEDIN THISFOLDER

IMPORTANT: Read Before Installing to Save Time, Work,
assure proper performance, and owner’s warranty protection.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTION: Avoid getting joint compound
Voltage & Frequency --- 115 volts-60 hertz inside new joints. Hot water fill line must be
Operating load ------- 13.5 amperes, flushed of foreign matter before connection to
Maximum Fuse Size ---- 15 amperes dishwasher fill valve. A hand shut off valve (not
furnished) should be located in an easily accessible
Wiring must conform to local code and/or Nat. area adjacent to the dishwasher.
Electrical Code.
Plumbing must conform to local code. Use l/2” O.D. ature at dishwasher should be 120” F. or higher. A
(min.) copper tube for water line. Dishwasher has 5/8” I.D. drain hose is furnished for connection to an
318” I.P.S. Internal thread at valve. A 90” air gap, waste disposer or the Drain “T.” Drain “T” is
compression ell (furnished) should be used to furnished. Air Gap and Rinse Agent Kit accessories, if
connect tubing to valve, Water flow pressure at required, are available from your dealer or distrib-
dishwasher to be 20 PSI to 120 PSI. Water temper- utor.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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The lower front panel must be removed to enable plumbing
and electrical connections to be made. To remove lower
panel, take out two screws (C) and lock washer (D). With
index fingers, push support tabs (B) up, and pull bottom of
lower panel outward to clear tabs of kickboard. Slide lower
panel down until side flanges are clear of evaporation channel
support (A). Reverse procedure when replacing lower panel.
FIG. 1
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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). For corner installation, allow 2” clear-
ance for adjacent cabinet.
SHADED AREA SHOULD BE FREE
OF ALL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
ROUGH-IN OR
FIG. 2 REFERENCE LINE

LOCATING .
Before setting dishwasher in place, run WARNING: BE SURE ELECTRICAL
WIRING
mdrvrdual 15 amp. minimum branch cir- POWER IS TURNED OFF AT CIRCUIT
cuit with grounded electrical cable. BREAKER.
CAUTION: No other outlets or appliances
should be placed on this circuit.
SINK CABINET
CONNECTING FILL LINE
DISHWASHER
Locate hot and cold water lines as in Fig. 3.
All sweat fittings for l/2” O.D. copper
tubing must be sweat into place before
attaching to dishwasher to prevent excess
at on fill valve.
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FIG. 3
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When connecting fill line to dishwasher fill valve,
do NOT overtighten fitting which could damage fill
valve. Make sure line has no sharp bends (5” min. bend
radius suggested) that may produce kinks which might
restrict water flow. Connect all water fill lines making
certain that there is a hand shut off valve (A) in the hot
water supply line to the dishwasher as illustrated in Fig.
3. For servicing dishwasher, it is recommended a union
be installed between shut off valve and fill valve.
NOTE: Do Not Kink Drain Hose.
Minimum Size For All Dishwasher Drains Is 9/16” I&
B-5/8” O.D. COPPER TUBING-NOT FURNISHED.
C-An adapter may be required if air gap is used (not furnished).
D-Flexible drain connection, where permitted by local plumbing codes mun be g/16” 1.0. minimum.
FIG. 4

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CONNECTING DRAIN LINE
Dishwasher has pump out drain. check valve in drain line. See disposer, be sure to remove the
Except during drain periods, suggested installation (Fig. 4 and knock-out (or threaded) plug in
drain valve is closed thus pro- 5). Where drain air gap is re- the disposer to insure proper
tecting the dishwasher from quired by local code, use type drainage.
normal back flow from drain approved. Opening is provided CAUTION: Make sure drain hose
line. Connect dishwasher drain to on top of sink. When connecting does not touch any electrical
meet local code. Do not install dishwasher drain to a food waste components or terminals.
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FIG.
Dotted lines indicate sink
disposer.
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tops with and without
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FINAL POSITIONING
FIG. 6
CAUTION: Since dishwasher is attached to sink cabinet, any
required dishwasher leveling feet adjustment, should be done with
extreme care to avoid possible misalignment of sink cabinet doors.
Starting from the center of the dishwasher-sink, adjust the front
and rear leveling feet (A, Fig. 41, then outside leveling feet.
Cabinet doors should be perpendicular with cabinet opening and
level across the top. If necessary, dishwasher leveling feet should
be readjusted to attain correct cabinet door alignment. Cabinet
leveling feet (E, Fig. 4) must be adjusted to complete final
leveling. It may be necessary to anchor dishwasher to floor using
l/4” lag bolts or screw in hole provided. If required, use molding
(furnished by installer) to cover any gap on either side of unit.

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IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY
CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER AND GROUND
WARNING: BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS TURNED OFF AT
CIRCUIT BREAKER.
A-Remove junction box from dishwasher. B-Install approved connector
(not furnished). C-Connect power cable white 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
the chassis ground lug terminal to a suitable ground complying with National
Electrical Code and/or local electrical code.
FIG. 7
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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. NOTE: Do not remove white plastic glides
on sides of door or white plastic bumpers on front corners of lower rack.
Custom and Imperial Models
Close door and latch handle. Turn on electri-
cal and water supplies. Turn Cycle Selection
Dial clockwise until it clicks in “Heavy Wash”
position. Push “Heavy Wash” button and
allow dishwasher to run through the com-
plete cycle to make certain it is operating
properly. Turn off electrical power, remove
lower panel and check for leaks. Reinstall
lower panel and turn on electrical power.
Patrician and Superba Models
Close door and latch handle. Press “Cancel
Cycle” button; timer will automatically
advance to off. Lift door handle and wait
for timer to reset itself. Latch door handle
and press “Heavy Wash” button. Run dish-
washer through the complete cycle to make
certain it is operating properly. Turn off
electrical power, remove lower panel and
check for leaks. Reinstall lower panel and
turn on electrical power.

CAUTION
For installation when the dishwasher is to be left unused in freezing
temperature: 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. Turn on electrical power.
On Custom and Imperial models, close door and latch handle. Turn Cycle
Selection Dial until it clicks in “Rinse & Hold” position. Push “Rinse &
Hold” button and allow machine to run until it turns off. Turn off elec-
tricity.
On Patrician and Superba models, close door and latch handle. Push
“Rinse & Hold” button. Allow machine to run four or five minutes. Push
“Cancel Cycle” button and wait for machine to turn off. Turn off elec-
tricity.
To complete installation later:
Remove lower panel.
Connect drain and fill valves (both inlet and outlet).
Reinstall lower panel.
Turn on water and electrical supplies.
DETAILS AND CONNECTIONS
KITCHENAID DIVISION
FORM 13651A (2-81) (Supsds. F. 13651)
TROY, OHIO 45374
PAINTED IN U.S.A.