Maytag MDB8959SK Owners Manual - Page 18

DRAIN HOSE CONNECTION 17. Connect drain hose 18. Remove terminal box Terminal box Drain Hose Location To remove the terminal box, depress the plastic latch, slide the box toward the left of the unit along the metal tube and rotate the left side of the box forward. Make sure that the product wiring will still be attached within the terminal box. 19. Remove terminal box cover Terminal box cover Put provided silver clamp over elbow end of drain hose. Then push the hose onto the drain port (being sure to push all the way on) with the hose facing underneath the dishwasher. Using pliers squeeze, open the drain hose clamp and slide it over the elbow to ensure those hose is attached in place. Route the hose out of the back of the product. NOTE: ■ If the hose is installed with the rubber elbow facing out, the drain hose may become kinked causing slow or incomplete draining in tight cabinet installations. ■ There may be a plastic plug in the drain port for shipping purposes where you will connect the drain hose. Remove this plug before installing drain hose, if present. POWER CORD CONNECTION WARNING Using 1/4" (6.4 mm) nut driver remove the screw holding the terminal box cover. Remove the cover by lifting it out of the box. Keep the cover for later use. 20. Install strain relief Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved metallic strain relief. Make sure screw heads are facing up when tightening conduit nut. Strain relief is provided with the power cord kit. If installing product using a Power Cord. NOTE: Route drain hose out the back of unit before standing unit upright. Proceed to Step 18. If installing a product with direct wiring, wait until after Step 44 when the unit has been installed in the cabinet opening. 18