Whirlpool DU018DWTB Installation Instructions - Page 7

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 screwtype 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. drain hose - cut here if needed rubber hose connector air gap spring or screw-type clamps large spring-type clamp drain trap waste tee drain hose 4. Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to the front center of opening where drain connection will be made. drain hose 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. drain hose - cut here if needed screw-type clamp waste tee drain trap 3. Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to the front center of opening where drain connection will be made. * Parts available from local plumbing supply stores drain hose drain hose 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 springtype 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. large spring-type clamp disposer inlet drain hose drain trap 3. Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to the front center of opening where drain connection will be made. drain hose Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups Electrical connection Option1, Direct wire method: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route wire into the cabinet opening from the right side. 1. Drill a 3/4" (1.9 cm) hole in right-hand cabinet side, rear or floor. Preferred and optional locations are shown. optional preferred locations locations 2. Wood cabinet: Sand hole until smooth. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet, not provided. 3. Run wire into house wiring junction box. 4. Install a UL listed/CSA certified clamp connector (strain relief) for flexible-type wire. If installing conduit, attach a UL listed/CSA certified conduit connector to the junction box. 5. Run other end of wire through cabinet hole. Cable must extend to the right front of cabinet opening. 7