Whirlpool WDF518SAAM - Manuel (Page 13)

4. The drain hose molded end will fit 5/8" (16mm),
3/4" (19mm) or 1" (25.4mm) diameter connections on
the air gap, waste tee or disposer. Cut on the marked
line as required for your installation.
IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated portion of hose.
If a longer drain hose is required, add up to 42”(1.07m)
of length for a total of 10 ft (3.05m) to the factory
installed hose.
cutting lines
1" 3/4" 5/8"
5. Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside diameter hose and a coupler to
connect the two hose ends. Secure the connection with
hose clamps.
Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee or
disposer with clamps.
NOTE: Total drain hose length must not exceed 10 ft
(3.05m), for proper drain operation.
hose clamp
coupler
hose clamp
Securing dishwasher to countertop
Using two or more people, stand the dishwasher up.
The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop by the
two brackets on top of the dishwasher.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
QUICK
WASH
START/ RESUME HEATED DRY HEATED DRY
RINSE
ONLY
NORMAL WASH
HEAVY
WASH POTS & PANS OFF
brackets
The dishwasher must be secured to wood countertop.
Method 1
1. Open the dishwasher door and remove the lower dish rack.
2. Place a towel over the pump assembly and spray arm of
dishwasher to keep screws from falling into pump area during
installation.
3. Check that the dishwasher is level and centered side to side in
the opening.
4. Check that the tub flange aligns with the front face of the
cabinet frame.
5. Attach the dishwasher to the countertop using the 2 brackets
on top of the dishwasher.
NOTE: The dishwasher must be attached to the countertop to
keep it from tipping when the door is opened.
6. Insert 2 #8 x ⁵⁄₈" Phillips flat-head screws through the brackets
and into the countertop.
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2.
1.
mounting brackets.
will not accept screws,secure dishwasher with side-
When countertops are granite or other materials that
``Method 2
8. If spacing is not equal, loosen the bracket screws and shift the
tub. Retighten bracket screws.
9. Check that the top of the door does not contact the screws,
brackets or countertop. If it does, the dishwasher must be
lowered and leveled again. See “Level The Dishwasher” in
“Install Dishwasher.”
Use a flat-blade screwdriver or prying tool to
Install screws through the dishwasher side mount bracket
and into the adjacent cabinet on each side. Reinstall plug
buttons.
When step is complete, close dishwasher door and verify that
gap between countertop and top of dishwasher door is at
least 1/2".
Countertop
Screws
Plug Buttons
Granite Countertop
Dishwasher Door
7. Open the door about 3" (7.6 cm) and check that the space
between the inner door and tub is equal on both sides.
remove plug buttons (one on each side).
9. If spacing is not equal, loosen the bracket screws and shift the
tub. Retighten bracket screws.
10. Remove towel from dishwasher.
Remove towel from dishwasher.
11. Reinstall the lower dishrack.