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High-Tech Kitchen: Smart Oven, Cook's Sink and More A busy family gets a high-tech kitchen upgrade that will help them "live smarter." From "Tech Out My House" episode DTMH-105

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The new cook sink, installed.

To Install the Cook Sink

Important safety instructions:

• The Kohler Cook Sink does not operate until the unit is turned on and the power is set.
  
• The Kohler Cook Sink has a red indicator that operates at about 140 degrees Fahrenheit to alert the operator that the pot is hot.
  
• Do not operate the cook sink if it malfunctions or has been damaged in any way. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
  
• Be sure your appliance's electrical service has been installed properly and has been grounded by a qualified electrician.
  
• To reduce the risk of fire, do not store anything directly on, underneath or above of the cook sink when the appliance is in operation.
  
• To reduce the risk of fire, do not store flammable items in, under, or above the cooking vessel. Also, do not mount the cook sink over or beneath any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
  
• Provide adequate ventilation around the cook sink to prevent steam damage to surrounding surfaces.

Important: Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for further requirements and specifications. Download .pdf file.

Following is a summary of the installation steps as seen in this episode of DIY's Tech Out My House.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Steps:

• First, turn off the water and any power, if a garbage disposal is installed.

• Measure the new sink and the old to ensure easy drop in.

• Unhook and remove garbage disposal plumbing and wiring. (Turn disposal to detach from sink bottom.)

• Remove the old sink (figure A).

• Score the seal all the way around the sink lip on top.

• Under the cabinet, loosen and remove the clamps holding the sink to the counter.

• Once out of the way, place the new sink in place (figure B).

• Make any necessary adjustments to the existing frame to ensure a good fit (figure C).

• Cut a notch in the counter if necessary to make room for the electrical box.

• Once in place, a 110v, 20 amp circuit is needed to power to the Kohler cook sink unit.

  Note: This should be done by a licensed electrician.

• Plumbing modifications might be needed, depending on your current plumbing configuration.

• With the new sink in place, plumbing supply and discharge piping can be re-installed (figure D).

• Reverse your disconnection steps to re-install garbage disposal electrical and plumbing per standard plumbing codes.

• Connect the 110v, 20amp hardwire to the heating element box of the Cook Sink. Positive to positive, neutral to neutral, green to ground, per standard electrical code.

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