Dishwasher Drain Line Installation

Connect hose to air gap.

Dishwasher drain line installation.

For the drain hose this is a 1 1 2 inch hole located near the back of the cabinet and as high as possible without hitting the sink. Look beneath the dishwasher for the place where the drain hose connects to the water pump. Look beneath the dishwasher for the place where the drain hose connects to the water pump. The drain hose comes through at the bottom of the cabinet.

If you don t have an air gap make sure the hose is looped so that it touches the underside of the counter picture below shows arrow pointing at air gap check that drain hose clamp is correctly positioned. This procedure is for kenmore whirlpool kitchenaid maytag jennair and amana dishwashers. A high loop means that the dishwasher drain hose is installed so that there s a u shaped bend above the point where the hose is connected to the drainage system. 10 lay the dishwasher on its back.

Lay the dishwasher on its back. This dishwasher repair guide shows how to replace the drain hose that connects the drain pump to the drain line that carries water to the sink drain. Before you can install the drain hose and water line to the dishwasher you ll need to drill two holes in the sink base cabinet. Loosen the hose clamp screw to release the drain hose from the water pump.

Dishwasher installation video youtube. Connect the end of this hose to the air gap using a hose clamp. If the drain hose leaks remove it and replace it with a manufacturer approved replacement part. Cut down the dishwasher drain hose from the dishwasher so it is just long enough to reach the smaller tailpiece on the air gap fitting mounted on the countertop or sink deck.

It s best if the hose goes through the cabinet at a height above the dishwasher tub.