Whirlpool WDF518SAAW Installation Guide - Page 11

5. Check that water line is on the left side of opening and insert the drain hose through the hole in cabinet. 6. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening so that the front corners of the dishwasher door are flush with the cabinet doors. Do not kink or pinch copper tubing, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Helpful Tip: Once the dishwasher is in position, you may have to support the front of the dishwasher by raising, lowering or shimming front feet. 7. Remove cardboard from under dishwasher. NOTE: It is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening. Do not remove insulation blanket -the blanket reduces the sound level. Level the dishwasher 1. Align front of dishwasher door panel with cabinet doors. You may need to adjust alignment to be even with your cabinets. Helpful Tip: Prop up one side of frame to hold dishwasher up off floor when adjusting front legs. With some installations, it may be easier to adjust the front leg using the 6" adjustable wrench. 2. Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. 3. Close and latch the door, and place level against the front panel. Check that dishwasher is plumb. If needed, adjust leveling leg or add shims until dishwasher is plumb. Make Electrical Connection Check "Electrical requirements" section. You need to: • have the correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. If you are: • direct wiring, use Option 1 • using a power supply cord, use Option 2 Option 1, Direct wire method WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 1. Route direct wire so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. 2. Pull direct wire through hole in terminal box. 4. Repeat for other side of dishwasher. NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to prevent their movement when the dishwasher is operated. 5. Place level against top front opening of tub. Check that dishwasher is level from side to side. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is level. Helpful Tip: • Select the proper size twist-on connectors to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. • Insert wire ends into twist-on connector. Do not pre-twist bare wire. • Twist connector. • Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured. 3. Connect the wires as follows using twist-on connectors sized to connect direct wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wire: Power supply wire: white black ground wire Terminal box wire: white black ground connector 11