Hot Water Connection - Kenmore Dishwasher Installation Instructions Manual

HOT WATER CONNECTION

WARNING: SCALD HAZARD -
Working on a pressurized hot water
line could result in serious injury or
death. Do not attempt any work on the
dishwasher hot water supply plumbing
until you are certain the hot water sup-
ply is shut off.
NOTE: Make certain that the correct 90° elbow fitting
(not supplied) for the hot water supply line has been
purchased and installed on the dishwasher as described
in the Dishwasher Preparation section of this manual.
The hot water supply line may be connected to the
dishwasher in one of two ways:
1) With braided hose
2) With copper tubing
Braided Hose
After the connections are made, turn on the hot water
supply to check for leaks in the connections.
Copper Tubing
CAUTION: Temperatures required for
soldering and sweating will damage the
dishwasher's water inlet valve. If plumbing
lines are to be soldered or sweated, keep
the heat source at least 6 inches (152.4
mm) away from the dishwasher's water
inlet valve.
• If using a solder joint instead of a compression fitting,
be sure to make all solder connections before connect-
ing the water line to the dishwasher.
• Make certain there are no sharp bends or kinks in the
water line that might restrict water flow.
• When connecting threaded pipe use pipe thread
compound or Teflon tape to seal the connection.
• Before connecting the copper hot water supply line to
the dishwasher, flush it with hot water to clear any
foreign material.
• After the connections are made, turn on the hot water
supply to check for leaks in the connections.
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