How to Install a Dishwasher

1. DISHWASHER

The majority of built-in dishwashers come in only two sizes: 24 inches wide and 18 inches wide, bothsized to fit under a standard

25-inch-deep and 36-inch-high counter. (Be sure to get a built-in dishwasher, not a portable one,which uses temporary connections at a sink tap and outlet.) Look for the Energy Star label on anymodel you buy--the criteria for dishwashers became more stringent in January 2007.

2. 3/8-TO-½-INCH BRASS ELBOW

to make the turn from the dishwasher's inlet to the copper supply line. This is a standard part fordishwashers and may be included in a dishwasher installation kit.

3. TEFLON TAPE

4. ½-INCH SOFT COPPER TUBING

to bring water to the dishwasher. (The measurement refers to the pipe's outside diameter.) A 10-footcoil should be plenty.

5. TWO ½-INCH COMPRESSION FITTINGS

The number also refers to outside diameter. Each includes a brass ferrule (or compression sleeve)and a compression nut.

6. ELECTRICAL WIRE NUTS to connect wire ends.

Get ones that will fit two 12-gauge wires--either yellow or red.

7. CABLE CLAMP

to secure the electrical cable to the junction box on the dishwasher.

8. NO. 6 HOSE CLAMP

to attach the dishwasher's 5/8-inch drain hose to the sink's drain tailpiece.

9. PLUMBER'S STRAPPING

to hang the drain hose on the cabinet wall.

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