Things you need to know

Every faucet’s longevity is subject to the condition of the water that flows through it. Your new Dishmaster® M76 is no exception. Water quality causes the most variation in the performance of a Dishmaster® Faucet and water conditions vary greatly throughout the country. In addition, the unique design of your Dishmaster® M76 that allows it to dispense suds at the touch of a button means it has more components than the typical faucet. We have no control over the condition of your water and therefore do not warranty seals or rubber components. However, with proper care, your Dishmaster® M76 will give you many years of reliable service. Dishmaster® has been around since 1948 and it is not at all unusual for Dishmaster® Faucets to stay in service for many years. Please take a few minutes to read through the Installation, Operation and Maintenance pages and become familiar with the use and care of your new Dishmaster® M76. Thank you for being a Dishmaster® Customer and thank you for your confidence in our product.

For sink/countertop installation, the M76 requires at least 2 holes (minimum 7/8” diameter) on 8” centers. The M76XL requires 4 holes (minimum 1¼” diameter) on 4” centers. For wall installation, the M76 requires the water pipes to be 8” on center. The wall mounting hardware allows for some adjustment.

Both wall installation and sink installation hardware is included with your faucet. Keep the fittings you do not use in case you change your type of installation later. Caution: do NOT screw wall and deck fittings together.

A minimum of 20 pounds of water pressure is required for the satisfactory operation of your Dishmaster® M76. Having water pressure that is too high (80+psi) can cause the diverter to not stay engaged in the up position. See the Maintenance page.

We recommend you prep the removal of your old faucet twenty-four hours before you plan to install your new Dishmaster® M76 by spraying the old fittings with penetrating oil. We strongly recommend that you have shut-off valves. We believe flexible supply lines are the most convenient way to connect your water supply for sink/countertop installation.
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Per Standard ASME A112.18.1-2005 your Dishmaster® M76 delivers a maximum of 2.2 gallons of water per minute (2.2gpm) (8.3L/min) at 60 pounds per square inch (60psi) of pressure.

Your Dishmaster® M76 is designed to use liquid detergents ONLY. Do NOT attempt to use soaps or soap powders. We recommend Dishmaster® Liquid Detergent Concentrate. It has been specifically formulated for use in your Dishmaster® M76. It has no phosphates, no enzymes, no citrus additives, no lotions and is biodegradable. Other name brand liquid detergents may work in your Dishmaster® M76. Do NOT use detergents with citrus additives, as they may cause premature deterioration of the rubber and metal components. Do NOT use detergents with lotion additives.

Clean your Dishmaster® M76 with mild soap and water. Do NOT use abrasive or industrial strength cleansers. Harsh cleaning solutions will destroy your Dishmaster® M76’s finish and may chemically weaken its plastic parts. Decorative finishes are relatively delicate and require special attention to ensure their beauty.

We are constantly improving the design and material content of the parts used in our Dishmaster® faucets. After development and testing, we incorporate these improvements into production. Any part improved in this manner is interchangeable with the part(s) it replaces. When new style parts are supplied on a parts order they are interchangeable with the old parts.