Whirlpool WDF518SAAM - Manuel (Page 7)

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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.
1. Drill a 3/4" (1.9 cm)
hole in right-hand
cabinet side, rear or
floor. Preferred and
optional locations are
shown.
2. Wood cabinet: Sand
hole until smooth.
Metal cabinet: Cover
hole with grommet, not provided.
3. Route cable from power supply through cabinet hole
Option 3, Waste disposer – no air gap:
1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Do not cut end of
drain hose.
2. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large spring-
type clamp.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher
will be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose
be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of
the counter.
drain hose
large spring-type
clamp
disposer
inlet
drain trap
Option 4, No waste disposer – no air gap:
1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed
section).
2. Attach drain hose to waste tee with 1-1/2" to 2"
(3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher
will be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose
be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of
the counter.
drain
hose
waste
tee
drain trap
screw-type clamp
drain hose –
cut here if needed
Option 2, No waste disposer – with air gap:
1. 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 waste tee.
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 –
cut here if needed
drain
hose
large
spring-type
clamp
air gap
rubber hose
connector
spring or
screw-type
clamps
waste
tee
drain trap
preferred
locations optional
locations
Parts available from local plumbing supply store.
*
Parts available from local plumbing supply store.
*
Parts available from local plumbing supply store.
*
( cable must extend to the right front side of cabinet
opening). Tape cable to the floor 6" in front of unit.
This will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher
is moved into cabinet opening.