Kraus garbage disposal leaks from the dishwasher inlet connection on the side of the unit.

Safety First: Turn OFF power to the disposal and dishwasher. Avoid running the dishwasher until the leak is fixed.

• Step 1 – Locate leak: Run the dishwasher drain cycle or run water and observe the dishwasher hose connection at the disposal. Look for drips around the hose clamp.
• Step 2 – Tighten clamp: Use a screwdriver or nut driver to tighten the hose clamp securing the dishwasher drain hose to the Kraus dishwasher inlet.
• Step 3 – Inspect hose and nipple: Remove the hose and check for cracks in the hose end or the plastic inlet nipple. Replace the hose if deteriorated.
• Step 4 – Verify knockout removal: Ensure the internal knockout plug was fully removed when the dishwasher was first connected. Any remaining plastic can prevent a proper seal.
• Step 5 – Reattach and test: Reinstall the hose with a new clamp if needed, then run a dishwasher drain cycle and check for leaks.