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Connecting Dishwasher Drain to Garbage Disposal

How to Connect Your KitchenAid Dishwasher to the Garbage Disposal

Please follow the steps below to install your dishwasher to a garbage disposal.

  1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock the plug into the disposer. 

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  1. Use needle nose pliers to remove the plug.

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  1. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. 

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