Whirlpool DU018DWTB Installation Instructions - Page 5
Drain Requirements, Water Supply Requirements, Electrical Requirements - installation instructions
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Drain Requirements • Use the new drain hose supplied with your dishwasher. If this is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a maximum length of 10 feet (3.05 m) that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and detergent, use 5/8"(1.58cm) or 7/8"(2.2cm) inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect the two hose ends. Secure the connection with two clamps • Connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 32" (81.3 cm) minimum above the floor. It is recommended that the drain hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the counter, or be connected to an air gap. • Use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to house plumbing lower than 18" (45.7 cm) above floor. air gap • Use 1/2" minimum I.D. drain line fittings. • Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the dishwasher drain hose. Water Supply Requirements • A hot water line with 20-120 psi (138-862 kPa) water pressure. • 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher. • 3/8" O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or flexible stainless steel braided fill line (1/2" minimum plastic tubing is not recommended). • A 90° elbow with 3/8" N.P.T. external pipe threads on one end. Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) from water inlet valve. Electrical Requirements Contact a qualified electrician. Assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with all national and local codes and ordinances. You must have: • 120 volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp., fused electrical supply. • Wiring must be 2 wire with ground. We recommend: • A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. • A separate circuit. If direct wiring dishwasher: • Use flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets the wiring requirements for your home and local codes and ordinances. • Use strain relief method provided with house wiring junction box or install a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified clamp connector to the house wiring junction box. If using conduit, use a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector. If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord: • Use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part No. 4317824) marked for use with dishwashers. Kit contents include: - Volex, Inc., UL listed 16 gauge 3 wire power supply cord with 3 prong grounded plug. - Neer C-500 7/8 inch strain relief. - 3 wire connectors. - Part No. 302797 grommet Follow the kit instructions for installing the power supply cord. • Power supply cord must plug into a mating three prong, grounded outlet, located in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances. 5