Maytag MDB7749AWB Installation Guide - Page 10

IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of the disposer or a waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be installed. Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of the hose, keep the hose away from the floor. Option A, Waste disposer - no air gap 1. Connect black end of drain hose to waste tee and cut if needed. NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section. 2. Attach black end of drain hose to waste tee with a large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screwtype clamp (not provided). Option C, Waste disposer - with air gap 1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into disposer. 2. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. Option B, No waste disposer - no air gap 1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into disposer. 2. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Connect black end of drain hose to air gap and cut if needed. NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section. 4. Attach drain hose to air gap with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 5. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from air gap to disposer inlet. 10