Whirlpool DU018DWTB Installation Instructions - Page 13

2. With copper tubing pushed into compression fitting as far as it will go, use a wrench and tighten compression fitting nut to elbow on water inlet valve. Do not use Teflon® tape with compression fittings. Secure dishwasher in cabinet opening WARNING 3. Place paper towel under elbow. Turn on water supply and check for leaks. Connect to drain 1. To help minimize vibration, route drain hose to avoid contact with motor, door springs, water line, cabinet, flooring or the edge of the hole where it passes through the cabinet. 2. Do not remove drain loop from side of dishwasher. 3. Place pan under end of drain hose. Pan will collect any water in drain hose. drain hose 4. The drain hose molded end will fit 5/8" (16mm), 3/4" (19mm) or 1" (25.4mm) diameter connections on the air gap, waste tee or disposer. Cut on the marked line as required for your installation. IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated portion of hose. cutting lines 1" 3/4" 5/8" If a longer drain hose is required, add up to 42"(1.07m) of length for a total of 10 ft (3.05m) to the factory installed hose. 5. Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect the two hose ends. Secure the connection with hose clamps. Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee or disposer with clamps. NOTE: Total drain hose length must not exceed 10 ft (3.05m), for proper drain operation. 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. 1. If you have not already done so, open dishwasher door, remove lower dishrack and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. This will keep screws from falling into pump area if you unintentionally drop them when securing dishwasher to countertop. 2. Check that dishwasher is still level and centered side to side in the opening, and that the tub flange aligns with the front face of the cabinet frame. 3. Secure dishwasher to countertop with two, #8 x 5/8" Phillips flat head screws. The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from tipping when door is opened. screw to countertop 4. Open door about 3" (7.6 cm) and check that space between inner door and tub is equal on both sides. If spacing is not equal, loosen bracket screws and shift tub. Tighten bracket screws. 5. Check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets, or countertop. If it does, dishwasher must be lowered and re-leveled. 6. Remove towel from dishwasher. 7. Reinstall the lower dishrack. hose clamp coupler hose clamp 13