KitchenAid Superba KDS20A User manual

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BUILT-IN DISHWASHER
MODEL KDS20A
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLER: FINAL CHECK LIST
PLACEMENT OF DISHWASHER
0 1. Properly positioned-level, aligned and square with cabinet opening.
0 2. Anchored securely, either to cabinet or floor.
0 3. Installation debris removed from under dishwasher.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
0 1. Separate 115 volt, 60 hertz, 1 phase branch with a 15 ampere capacity protected by a
maximum of 15 ampere fuse size.
0 2. Dishwasher properly grounded.
0 3. All connections in conformance with local electrical code.
PLUMBING
0 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.
0 2. Drain lines at least 5/8” O.D. copper tubing or suitable g/16” I.D. flexible tubing with
no tight bends (kinks) or other restrictions to prevent complete draining.
0 3. Compliance with all aspects of local plumbing code.
0 4. Make sure drain hose does not touch any electrical components or terminals.
OPERATIONAL
0 1. All internal packing material and labels and 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 center line of 4 Way Hydro
Sweep tubes. Complete Drain.
Detergent Dispenser-must operate automatically and completely dispense
detergent.
THANK YOU INSTALLER:
1. Complete Installation Check List.
2. Leave all literature (including Check List) for customer.
3. Notify dealer that electrical work and plumbing are completed. 1-Q
FORDETAILEDINSTRUCTIONS,FOLLOWMETHODSDESCRIBEDIN THISFOLDER

IMPORTANT: Read Before Installing to Save Time, Work,
assure proper performance, and owner’s warranty protection.
CABINETRY
Opening for dishwasher should be 24” wide by
approximately 34-l/2” high. Remove all obstructions
at the upper rear of the opening-see Step 1 below.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage & Frequency 115 volts-60 hertz
Operating load 13.5 amperes
Maximum Fuse Size 15 amperes
Wiring must conform to local code and/or National
Electrical Code.
PLUMBING SPECIFICATIONS
Plumbing must conform to local code. Use l/2” O.D.
copper tube for water line. Dishwasher has 3/8”
N.P.T.F. internal thread at valve. A 90” compression
ell (not furnished) should be used to connect tubing
to valve, Water flow pressure at dishwasher to be 20
P.S.I. to 120 P.S.I. Water temperature at dishwasher
should be 120°F. or higher. Drain size requires
minimum 5/8” O.D. copper tubing without air gap.
Drain line requires min. g/16” I.D. 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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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KDS-20A dishwasher is equipped with reversible front panels in order to accom-
modate a variety of colors. Custom wood panels may also be used. Consult the
Use and Care Guide for instructions on changing front panels.
FIG. 1
The lower front panel must be removed to enable plumbing and electrical con-
nections 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.
PRELIMINARY ROUGH-IN
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1 CABINET OPENING
SHADED AREA SHOULD BE FREE
of ALL PLUMBIND AND ELECTRICAL CONNMOM
For dishwasher to be flush with adjacent cabinets, there must be a minimum
of 24-l/4” under counter cabinet depth available for installation. To estab-
lish a reference line for purposes of providing plumbing and electrical con-
nections 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 23-l/2” to 23-5/8” deep from wall to front of cabinet may
be accommodated 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 water supply tubing. If the
rear cross channel interferes with the plumbing and/or electrical connections,
it may be relocated as shown in Fig. 3 to create more clearance between the
cross channel and the floor.
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FIG. 2

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1 CABINET OPENING (Cont.)
REAR CROSS CWNNE,.
IN ALTERRhTE POSITION STEP
STEP 2- REMOVE THIS SCREW
REAR CROSS CHANNEL
IN ORIGIN*L POSITION
FIG. 3
I- L,NE UP THE LOWER CROSS CWNNEL
HOLE WIT,, T”E ALTERNATE HOLE IN
FRAME. FISTEN SECURELY. TIGHTEN
T”E SCREW PIT THE OTHER END OF
THE CHANNEL.
/-REMOVE THESE SCREWS
SHWASHER FILL LINE
FIG. 4
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2
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-g/16” from the wall. Locate fill line according to Fig. 4.
For roughing-in purposes, locate 3/4” hole 19-l/2” from
back wall and 6” 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 l/2” O.D. copper tubing must be
sweat into place before attaching to dishwasher to prevent
excess heat on fill valve. Make certain that there is a hand
shut off valve (A or B, Fig. 4) in the hot water supply line.
To conveniently service dishwasher, it is recommended a
union be connected in the fill line.
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3 DRAIN SYSTEM
The dishwasher is equipped with a pump type drain.
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 Fig. 5 for dimensions
for locations of drain line. Note Fig. 2 for area to be
kept free of all plumbing connections. Connect a
g/16” I.D. minimum drain line to the high loop drain
tube with a 5/8” O.D. x 2” long copper connector
and two clamps (furnished by installer). When flex-
ible hose is used, it must be resistant to heat and
detergent water. When copper tubing is used, connect
it to the high loop drain tube with a clamp. Drain
connections must be in compliance with local codes.
Do not install check valve in drain line. When con-
necting dishwasher drain to a food waste disposer, be
sure to remove the knockout (or threaded) plug in
the disposer to ensure proper drainage.
NOTE: Drain Hose #B-242167 may be used
to connect dishwasher with disposer unit, or
to sink drain using Tee P-83095 or elbow
M-66093 (available as accessories).
CAUTION: Make sure drain hose does not
touch the blower housing or any electrical
components or terminals.
Drain hose must withstand hot water and
detergent and can be obtained from a plumb-
ing hardware or automotive supply outlet.
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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.
36”-4
MAX. (SUNDARD)
(30” MAX. IN RESTRICTED
CODE AREA) --I
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FIG. 6
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4 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY LINE
Before setting dishwasher in place, run
individual 15 amp. minimum branch circuit
with grounded electrical cable. Item A, Fig. 7,
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.
WARNING: BE SURE ELECTRICAL
POWER IS TURNED OFF AT CIRCUIT
BREAKER.
JUNClION 00X
FIG. 7
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FINAL INSTALLATION
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1 POSITIONING AND ANCHORING DISHWASHER
DOOR SPRING BRACKET
FIG. 8
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 dish-
washer adjacent to cabinet and adjust the four eveling 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 front should be parallel to counter top and
flush with cabinets. To maintain alignment of dishwasher with adjacent
cabinets, position the L shaped adjustable brackets (furnished at the upper
left and right corners of the dishwasher) per Fig. 8 and fasten the dish-
washer to the counter top with two #lO flat head wood screws (not fur-
nished). When dishwasher is not installed beneath a continuous counter
top it may be necessary to anchor dishwasher to floor using l/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 (Fig. 8) to alternate holes
and/or moving spring hooks to alternate position.
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2
CONNECTING HOT
WATER SUPPLY LINE
Make certain fill line has been flushed clear of foreign
materials. Use compression ell (not furnished) to con-
nect l/2” O.D. copper fill line to dishwasher fill valve.
Make sure fill line has no sharp bends (5” minimum
bend radius suggested) that may produce kinks which
might restrict water flow. Connect fill line to meet local
plumbing codes.
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3
CONNECTING
DRAIN LINE
Connect dishwasher drain to meet local
plumbing code. See suggested installations
Fig. 5. See note for available drain acces-
sories.
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CONNECTING ELECTRICAL
4 POWER SOURCE
WARNING: BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS TURNED OFF
AT CIRCUIT BREAKER.
- GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS -
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent,
wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run
with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-ground-
ing terminal or lead of the appliance.
A - Remove junction box from dishwasher. B - Install approved
strain relief bushing (not furnished). C - Connect power cable white
lead to white lead and black lead to black lead with adequate insula-
tion or wire nuts and ground wire under green ground screw or lug.
Reinstall junction box.
When house wiring is aluminum, use UL listed aluminum to copper
connectors. FIG. 9
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5 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.
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
dishwasher 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.
CUSTOM WOOD PANELS
If custom wood panels are to be used, they should
be l/4” thick. Length and width dimensions
should be the same as front panel inserts. If wood
panels are less than l/4” thick they must be
shimmed up to the required l/4” with proper size
back up board (corrugated, masonite, etc.). If
panels are thicker than l/4”, the panel edges will
have to be trimmed down on all four sides.
Refer to Fig. 10 for dimensions of custom panels
greater than l/4” thick. For custom panels l/4”
thick and less, use outside dimensions only.
When wood panels are used, heavier door springs,
#C-240418, should be ordered (2 required).
CAUTION: The finish applied to the wooden front
panels should be applied to both the front and
back sides and all edges, and must be waterproof
since a certain amount of moist air does discharge
from the machine.
CAUTION
To protect against possible rupture of the fill valve, BE
SURE water lines leading to the dishwasher, as well as
water lines in the dishwasher, are protected against
freezing. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty.
If the dishwasher is to be left unused and sujected to
freezing temperatures, it must be prepared as follows to
avoid fill valve damage: Turn off electrical power and
shut off water supply at the hand valve. Remove lower
panel. Disconnect outlet line at the check 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 elec-
trical power.
Close door and latch handle. Push “Rinse & Hold” but-
ton. Allow machine to run four or five minutes. Push
“Cancel Cycle” button and wait for machine to turn
off. Turn off electricity.
To complete installation later:
Remove lower panel.
Connect drain outlet line and fill valve (both inlet and
outlet).
Reinstall lower panel.
Turn on water and electrical supplies.
KITCHENAID DIVISION \HOBART]
TROY, OHIO 45374
FORM 14405 (1262) PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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