Maytag MDB7809AWB Installation Instructions - Page 9

3 Route water supply line 2 Route drain hose Drain hose Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet. (If using copper tubing, it will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should be far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of the dishwasher. 4 Flush water supply line Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "ON" position. Flush water into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of particles that could clog the inlet valve. Turn shutoff valve to "OFF" position. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Check local codes to determine if an air gap is required. 1 Drill hole 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) If needed, drill a 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or side of the opening closest to the sink. Route drain hose as shown through hole in cabinet to the front center of opening where drain connection will be made. Tape drain hose to the floor in area shown. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. 3 Connect drain hose Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer using one of the following options: • Option A, Waste disposer - no air gap • Option B, No waste disposer - no air gap • Option C, Waste disposer - with air gap • Option D, No waste disposer - with air gap 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 Waste disposer - no air gap Disposer inlet Large silver drain hose clamp Drain hose Drain trap 1 1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into disposer. 2 2. Use needle nose pliers to remove plug. 3 3. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. 9