Whirlpool WDF518SAAM - Manuel (Page 9)

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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.
1. Grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and put
dishwasher on its back.
Prepare dishwasher
drain
hose
waste
tee
drain trap
screw-type clamp
drain hose –
cut here if needed
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
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.
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.
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 –
cut here if needed
drain
hose
large
spring-type
clamp
air gap
rubber hose
connector
spring or
screw-type
clamps
waste
tee
drain trap
drain hose
large spring-type
clamp
disposer
inlet
drain trap
Parts available from local plumbing supply store.
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Parts available from local plumbing supply store.
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Parts available from local plumbing supply store.
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