Maytag MDB9979SKZ Owners Manual - Page 17

15. Add 90° elbow fitting to the water supply line DRAIN HOSE CONNECTION 17. Connect drain hose CONNECT FILL HOSE TO FILL VALVE 16. Tighten 90° elbow fitting to valve Drain Hose Location Elbow fitting 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 it 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 tape with compression fittings. ■ Do not over-tighten. Damage to the coupling can result. ■ Route water supply line out rear of unit before setting unit up. 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 the 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 NOTE: If installing a product with direct wiring, proceed to Step 25, wait to install wiring until after Step 44 when the unit has been installed in the cabinet opening. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved power cord for the Dishwasher. Power Cord Kit Kit typically includes power cord, metallic strain relief, grommet. (Whirlpool Part Number Cord Kit - Straight - W11365011 Cord Kit - Right Angle - W11365014) 18. Remove terminal box Terminal box 17