Whirlpool WDT730HAM Owners Manual - Page 13

15. Slide nut and ferrule onto tubing (copper tubing only) A Connect Fill Hose to Fill Valve 18. Tighten 90° elbow fitting to valve B A. Nut B. Ferrule Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the 90° elbow fitting as far as it will go. (The copper tubing bends and kinks easily.) Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame, or motor. Go to step 18. 16. Flexible line Be sure rubber washer is properly seated in fitting. Slide the 3/4" (19 mm) fitting of the 90° elbow up to the valve and hand-tighten to avoid cross-threading. Hand-tighten until the coupling is tight. Using pliers, check the tightness of the coupling. An additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn may be required to seal the rubber gasket. Route fill hose out the rear left side of unit. NOTES: � Do not use PTFE plumber's tape with compression fittings. � Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. Drain Hose Connection 19. Connect drain hose Flexible braided line: Confirm the flexible braided line is long enough. 17. Add 90° elbow fitting to the water supply line Get 3/8" (9.5 mm) compression x 3/4" (19 mm) hose fitting with 90° elbow. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of the guide for part details and order. Connect the 3/8" (9.5 mm) compression fitting of the 90° elbow fitting to the water supply line. Attach so the 3/4" (19 mm) connection is facing upward as shown above. A B E D C A. Small clamp B. Rubber drain hose connector C. Stop D. Drain hose stop E. Drain hose Place towel under drain hose to catch any water in drain hose. Place the small (green) drain hose clamp onto the small end of the drain hose. Push the new drain hose into the rubber drain hose connector up to the drain hose stop. 13