Maytag MDB8979SEZ Installation Guide - Page 14

Determine Cabinet Opening

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Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors of the proper size. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of the guide for part details. Connect wires, black to black and white to white, using the twist-on wire connectors. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Twist on wire connector. Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured. Place wires inside terminal box. Replace the cover by inserting the hooks of the terminal cover into the slots in the floor of the terminal box and sliding the cover tight against the back wall where wires come in. Make sure wires are tucked inside the box and not pinched by the cover. Then, put the terminal box back on the crossbar with the tab in place. Use a ¹⁄₄" nut driver and the previously removed screw to secure the terminal box to the crossbar. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to do so. Once the terminal box has been remounted on the dishwasher, there should be some excess length or slack in the green, black, and white wires coming from the dishwasher to the terminal box. Wrap these wires over the nearby components or clip them back into the nearby clips that they were routed through prior to your removing the box, to help keep them off the floor. Determine Cabinet Opening Tighten strain relief screws to secure cord. Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for wheel position and for wheel position and height of front legs needed for your cabinet opening height. 14

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Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors of the
proper size. See the “Tools and Parts” section at the front of the
guide for part details. Connect wires, black to black and white to
white, using the twist-on wire connectors.
NOTE:
Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Twist on wire connector.
Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured.
Tighten strain relief screws to secure cord.
Place wires inside terminal box. Replace the cover by inserting the
hooks of the terminal cover into the slots in the floor of the
terminal box and sliding the cover tight against the back wall
where wires come in. Make sure wires are tucked inside the box
and not pinched by the cover.
Then, put the terminal box back on the crossbar with the tab in
place. Use a
¹⁄₄
" nut driver and the previously removed screw to
secure the terminal box to the crossbar.
NOTE:
Do not plug into outlet until instructed to do so.
Once the terminal box has been remounted on the dishwasher,
there should be some excess length or slack in the green, black,
and white wires coming from the dishwasher to the terminal box.
Wrap these wires over the nearby components or clip them back
into the nearby clips that they were routed through prior to your
removing the box, to help keep them off the floor.
Determine Cabinet Opening
Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop
to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will need to
measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and
the highest point on the floor). Refer to “Dishwasher Height
Adjustment Chart” for wheel position and for wheel position and
height of front legs needed for your cabinet opening height.