Whirlpool WDF518SAAW Installation Guide - Page 7
Prepare cabinet opening where there, are no existing utility hookups
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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 * Parts available from local plumbing supply store. 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 * Parts available from local plumbing supply store. 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 drain hose * Parts available from local plumbing supply store. 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. Route cable from power supply through cabinet hole ( cable must extend to the right front side of cabinet opening). Tape cable to the floor 6" in front of unit. This will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. 7