Whirlpool WDF518SAAM - Manuel (Page 6)

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Installation Instructions
1. Disconnect power.
2. Turn off water supply.
Prepare cabinet opening using
existing utility hookups
• Follow the steps in this section if you are installing the
dishwasher in an existing cabinet opening with utility
hookups.
• If you are installing the dishwasher in a cabinet opening
that does not have hookups, follow the steps under
"Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing
utility hookups" section.
1. Check that the water
line reaches to the
front left of opening
where the water
connection will be
made.
2. Check that the direct
wire reaches to the
front right of opening
where the electrical
connection will be made.
If the water line and the direct wire reach far enough into
the opening, proceed to the next section “Install the drain
hose.“ If they do not reach far enough, follow the steps
under “Prepare cabinet opening where there are no
existing utility hookups.”
WARNING Install the drain hose
IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose even when
installing a new replacement dishwasher.
1. Drill a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or
floor on the side of the opening closest to the sink.
2. 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.
Option 1, Waste disposer – with air gap:
1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Cut end of drain
hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).
2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type
clamp. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1-1/2" to 2"
(3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.
3. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screw-
type clamps* to connect air gap to disposer inlet.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher
will be installed.
drain
hose
large
spring-type
clamp
air gap
rubber hose
connector
disposer
inlet
drain trap
drain hose –
cut here if needed
spring or
screw-type
clamps
6" (15.2 cm)
water
line
direct
wire
Parts available from local plumbing supply store.
*