Maytag MDB7959SK Owners Manual - Page 9

First-Time Installations

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Other Parts Needed (not provided): 3/8" (9.5 mm) Compression x 3/4" (19 mm) Hose Fitting with rubber seal and 90° elbow (required to properly connect household water line to the dishwasher.) Part no: W10685193 First-Time Installations Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See the "Electrical Requirements" section. It is recommended that electrical connections be made by a licensed electrical installer. Additional Tools Needed: Household Wiring (Metallic) Strain Relief to fit 7/8" (22 mm) hole (required to properly secure household wiring to the dishwasher terminal box.) Part no: 4396672 NOTE: Use only UL Listed/ CSA Approved parts. Optional Accessory Parts Available: Moisture Barrier Tape NOTE: Moisture barrier tape is an optional, added level of protection if installing a dishwasher under a wooden countertop. Recommended but not required for wooden countertop. Part no: 4396277 Side Panel Kit For enclosing the side of the dishwasher when installing it at the end of your cabinetry (Whirlpool part number varies with color). Small tubing cutter Wire stripper Cordless drill 1/2" (12.7 mm), 3/4" (19 mm), and 11/2" (38 mm) hole saw bits Additional Parts Needed (not provided): Copper Tubing (3/8" O.D. suggested) or Flexible Braided Water Supply Line Kit. Kit includes braided hose and 3/8" compression x 3/4" hose fitting. Part no: W10278635RP Screw-Type Clamps 11/2"- 2" (38 mm - 50 mm) (3 maximum) Call us at our toll-free number or visit the brand website listed in the Quick Start Guide for accessory and part information. Optional-Longer Drain Hose (Maximum length 12 ft (3.7 m) NOTE: Must meet AHAM/ IAPMO test standards, fit 1" (25 mm) drain connection, and be resistant to heat and detergent. Part no: W11381654 NOTE: If using a flexible braided hose, replace inlet hose after 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hose for future reference. NOTE: Be sure to purchase only Whirlpool factory-certified parts and accessories for your appliance. Your installation may require additional parts. To order, refer to the contact information referenced in your Quick Start Guide. 9

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Other Parts Needed (not provided):
3/8" (9.5 mm) Compression x
3/4" (19 mm) Hose Fitting
with rubber seal and 90°
elbow (required to properly
connect household water line
to the dishwasher.)
Part no: W10685193
Household Wiring (Metallic)
Strain Relief
to fit 7/8"
(22 mm) hole (required to
properly secure household
wiring to the dishwasher
terminal box.)
Part no: 4396672
NOTE:
Use only UL Listed/
CSA Approved parts.
Optional Accessory Parts Available:
Moisture Barrier Tape
NOTE:
Moisture barrier tape
is an optional, added level
of protection if installing a
dishwasher under a wooden
countertop. Recommended
but not required for wooden
countertop.
Part no: 4396277
Side Panel Kit
For enclosing the side of the
dishwasher when installing it
at the end of your cabinetry
(Whirlpool part number varies
with color).
Call us at our toll-free number or visit the brand website listed in
the Quick Start Guide for accessory and part information.
First-Time Installations
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See the
“Electrical Requirements” section. It is recommended that
electrical connections be made by a licensed electrical installer.
Additional Tools Needed:
Small tubing cutter
Wire stripper
Cordless drill
1/2" (12.7 mm), 3/4" (19 mm),
and 1
1
/
2
" (38 mm)
hole saw bits
Additional Parts Needed (not provided):
Copper Tubing
(3/8" O.D.
suggested) or Flexible
Braided Water Supply Line
Kit. Kit includes braided hose
and 3/8" compression x
3/4" hose fitting.
Part no: W10278635RP
Screw-Type Clamps
1
1
/
2
"- 2"
(38 mm - 50 mm) (3 maximum)
Optional-Longer Drain Hose
(Maximum length 12 ft (3.7 m)
NOTE:
Must meet AHAM/
IAPMO test standards, fit 1"
(25 mm) drain connection,
and be resistant to heat and
detergent.
Part no: W11381654
NOTE:
If using a flexible braided hose, replace inlet hose after
5 years to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation
or replacement dates on the hose for future reference.
NOTE:
Be sure to purchase only Whirlpool factory-certified
parts and accessories for your appliance. Your installation may
require additional parts. To order, refer to the contact information
referenced in your Quick Start Guide.