Bosch BSH Dishwasher - Manual (Page 7)

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PLUMBING PREPARATION
14"
(356mm)
Shut off
Valve
Hot Water
Supply
Line
Figure 6
Plumbing Preparation
Avoid Scald Hazard
Do not perform any work on a charged hot water
line. Serious injury could result. Only qualified
plumbers should perform plumbing work. Do not
attempt any work on the dishwasher hot water
supply plumbing until you are certain the hot
water supply is shut off.
Hot Water Supply
The hot water heater should be set to deliver
approximately 120° F (49° C) water to the dishwasher.
Water that is too hot can cause some detergents to lose
effectiveness. Lower water temperatures will increase
run times. The hot water supply pressure must be
between 15 - 145 psi (1 - 10 bar).
Hot Water Supply Plumbing
Install an easily accessible shut-off valve (not supplied)
in the hot water supply line, as shown in
Figure 6. All
solder connections must be made before the water
line is connected to the dishwasher’s water inlet valve.
Water may also be supplied to the dishwasher by using
a stainless steel braided hose approved for dishwasher
use. Check with your local plumbing supply sources for
the proper hose and 90° elbow fitting.
NOTE: Regardless of where the hot water supply line
enters the enclosure, position the line 14” (356mm) from
the enclosure’s left side, as shown in
Figure 6.
NOTE: Decide whether stainless steel braided hose
approved for dishwasher use or copper tubing will be
used for the hot water supply plumbing, and purchase
the correct type of hot water supply shut-off valve, 90°
elbow, and necessary fittings for the hot water supply
plumbing.
Temperatures required for soldering and
sweating will damage the dishwasher’s base
and 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 base and water inlet valve.
WARNING