User manual WHIRLPOOL WDF518SAAM INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] 6 Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups. 13 Dishwasher Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. [. . . ] It is recommended that the drain hose be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the counter. Drain hose – cut here if needed screw-type clamp air gap large spring-type clamp waste tee drain hose drain trap waste tee drain hose drain trap * Parts available from local plumbing supply store. This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20" (50. It is recommended that the drain hose be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the counter. Large spring-type clamp Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups Electrical connection Option1, Direct wire method: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route wire into the cabinet opening from the right side. Route cable from power supply through cabinet hole ( cable must extend to the right front side of cabinet opening). This will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. optional locations preferred locations drain hose disposer inlet drain trap * Parts available from local plumbing supply store. 7 Option 2, Power supply cord method: NOTE: A mating, three prong, ground-type wall receptacle is required in a cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer using one of the following methods: • Option 1, Waste disposer – with air gap • Option 2, No waste disposer – with air gap • Option 3, Waste disposer – no air gap* • Option 4, No waste disposer – no air gap* *an air gap is recommended Helpful Tip: To reduce the vibration of the hose, keep the hose away from the floor and the edge of the hole where it passes through the cabinet. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screwtype clamps* to connect air gap to disposer inlet. This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20" (50. Drain hose – cut here if needed rubber hose connector spring or screw-type clamps air gap Install the water line Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through the left side of cabinet opening will make water connection easier. The copper tubing should be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to dishwasher inlet on the front left of the dishwasher. Flush water into a shallow pan to get rid of particles that may clog the inlet valve. 8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or floor on the side of the opening closest to the sink. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screwtype clamps* to connect air gap to waste tee. This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20" (50. Drain hose – cut here if needed rubber hose connector spring or screw-type clamps air gap Option 4, No waste disposer – no air gap: 1. This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20" (50. Elbow • If the door closes too quickly, decrease the spring tension by pulling the spring adjustment pin out of its hole and reinsert it in the next lower hole toward the bottom of the dishwasher. €¢ If the door falls open, increase the spring tension by pulling the spring adjustment pin out of its hole and reinserting it in the next higher hole toward the top of the dishwasher. [. . . ] NOTE: The dishwasher must be attached to the countertop to keep it from tipping when the door is opened. Insert 2 #8 x ⁵⁄₈" Phillips flat-head screws through the brackets and into the countertop. Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect the two hose ends. Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee or disposer with clamps. [. . . ]