Whirlpool WDT705PAK Dimension Guide

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Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to

improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications

without notice.

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation

Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

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A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. If drain

hose is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a

maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) that meets all current AHAM/

IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and detergent, and

fits the 1" (25 mm) drain connector of the dishwasher. See

the “Tools and Parts” section at the front of the guide for part

details and orders.

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Make sure to connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer

inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (508 mm)

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.

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Make sure to use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to

house plumbing lower than 20" (508 mm) above subfloor or

floor.

Use of air gap

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If required, the air gap should be installed in accordance with

the air gap installation instructions. When you are connecting

the air gap, a rubber hose (not provided) will be needed to

connect to the waste tee or disposer inlet.

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Use 1/2" (13 mm) minimum I.D. drain line fittings.

WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

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This dishwasher has a water heating feature and also requires

a connection to a hot water supply line.

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A hot water line with 20 psi to 120 psi (138 kPa to 862 kPa)

water pressure can be verified by a licensed plumber.

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120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher.

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3/8" (9.5 mm) O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or

flexible braided water supply line.

NOTE:

1/2" (13 mm) minimum plastic tubing is not

recommended.

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A 90° elbow with 3/4" (19 mm) hose connection with rubber

washer.

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Do not solder within 6" (152 mm) of the water inlet valve.

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If installed in new construction, make sure the house water

supply lines have been flushed prior to connecting the

dishwasher to remove any debris that may exist in the supply

line.

NOTE:

If replacing an existing dishwasher, it is recommended

to install a new water line and drain hose (supplied) with the

new dishwasher.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

You Must Have:

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120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 A or 20 A, fused electrical supply

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Copper wire only

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A maximum of 2 field wiring supply conductors (12 AWG

largest size) plus 1 grounding conductor are permitted in the

terminal box.

We Recommend:

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A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.

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A separate circuit

If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord:

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Use UL Listed power cord kit marked for use

with dishwasher.

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Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Outlet must meet all local codes and

ordinances.

If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring:

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Use flexible, armored, or nonmetallic

sheathed copper wire with grounding wire

that meets the wiring requirements for your

home and local codes and ordinances.

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Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved metallic

strain relief.

Air gap

W11462846B

Undercounter Dishwasher

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