Whirlpool WDF518SAAM - Manuel (Page 12)

4. Tighten clamp connector or conduit connector screws.
5. Reinstall terminal box cover with wires inside terminal
box.
The cover must be outside the box on the left side.
6. Make sure no wires are pinched by cover.
terminal
box cover
Option 2, Power supply cord method
The power cord and connections must comply with the
National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local codes
and ordinances. Recommended power cord length is
54" min. and 64" max.
1. Remove terminal box cover.
2. Connect incoming power cord white (or ribbed) wire to
dishwasher white wire, black (or smooth) wire to black
wire and ground wire to dishwasher green wire. Use UL
listed wire nuts of the appropriate size for connections.
3. Replace terminal box cover. Make sure wires are not
pinched under the cover.
4. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
5. Check the power supply cord does not touch
dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub.
Connect to water supply
Helpful Tip:
Compression fittings:
a. Slide nut onto copper tubing about 1" (2.5 cm).
b. Slide ferrule onto the tubing. Do not position ferrule
on the end of the tubing.
c. Put the tubing into the elbow as far as it will go.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
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d. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut
onto the elbow threads. Be gentle when handling
and positioning the copper tubing, it bends and kinks
easily.
1. To prevent vibration during operation, route the water
supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher
base, frame or motor.
nut
ferrule
elbow
2. With copper tubing pushed into compression fitting as
far as it will go, use a wrench and tighten compression
fitting nut to elbow on water inlet valve. Do not use
Teflon
® tape with compression fittings.
3. Place paper towel under elbow. Turn on water supply
and check for leaks.
Connect to drain
1. To help minimize vibration, route drain hose to avoid
contact with motor, door springs, water line, cabinet,
flooring or the edge of the hole where it passes through
the cabinet.
2. Do not remove drain loop from side of dishwasher.
3. Place pan under end of drain hose. Pan will collect any
water in drain hose.
drain
hose
black
white
ground