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KitchenAid KD-27A manual

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    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 mu[...]

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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 337/1grr to 35” high 24” wide 23’/2” deep (mi[...]

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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[...]

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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 SAN[...]

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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[...]

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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 applianc[...]

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    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[...]

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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[...]

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    5 CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE Remove the red plug from the dishwasher check valve and use a hose clamp (not supplied) to connect the prepared drain line directly to the dishwasher check valve (Fig. 15). Make sure there are no sharp bends or kinks anywhere in the drain line which might restrict water flow. Fig. 15 Fig. 16 6 CONNECTING THE ELECTRlCAL S[...]

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    7 FlNAL CHECK LIST Open the dishwasher door and remove all cardboard, and literature. DO NOT remove the white plastic plug buttons (Fig. 17) from sides of door or the white plastic bumpers on front corners of the lower rack. DO NCrr remove the two spring retainers (Fig. 18) attached to the tank water heater if dishwasher is so equipped. Fig. 17 Fig[...]

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    8 FRONT PANEL VARIATIONS Vari-Front Panel Pack - All KitchenAid dishwashers are equipped with reversible front panels. If you wish to change the color of your dishwasher panels, consult your Use and Care Guide for instructions on how to reverse these panels. Custom Panels - If custom wood or decorator front panels are to be used, they should be I/,[...]

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    9 SEASONAL STORAGE - CAUTION - To protect against possible rupture of the fill valve, water lines leading to the diwasher, as well as water lines in the dishwasher MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST FREEZING. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty. For installation where the dishwasher is to be left unused and subjected to freezing temperatures, it m[...]

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    KitchenAid Major Appliances FORM 4171083 (153138) 3-86 PRINTED IN U.S.A.[...]