Maytag MDC4809AWW Installation Instructions - Page 5

CONNECTING THE DISHWASHER Connecting the Faucet Adapter NOTES: • A hose that attaches to a sink spray can burst if it is installed on the same water line as the dishwasher. If your sink has a spray hose, it is recommended that the hose be disconnected and the hole plugged. • A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete the instructions below using the provided adapter. When moving your dishwasher, make sure the door is latched. Hold the dishwasher at the top front corners. 1 Prepare faucet Washer Screen Screen holder or aerator 1. Remove the screen holder or aerator, screen, and washer from the end of the faucet. 2. Use the faucet adapter kit that came with your portable dishwasher to modify the faucet where the dishwasher will be used. NOTE: Remove and save the washer, screen, and screen holder or aerator for future use. Connecting the faucet adapter to faucets with external threads External threads Thin washer Screens Faucet adapter Insert the 2 screens and then the thin washer from the faucet adapter kit into the faucet adapter. Attach the adapter onto the end of the faucet. NOTE: Do not use the thick washer. Connecting the faucet adapter to faucets with internal threads Internal threads Thick washer Thin washer Screens Faucet adapter Insert the 2 screens, the thin washer, and then the thick washer from the faucet adapter kit into the faucet adapter. Attach the adapter onto the end of the faucet. NOTE: Use both washers. Connecting to Water and Electrical Supply 1. Run water at the faucet until it is hot. Turn off the water. 2. Pull the hoses out of their storage compartment on the back of the dishwasher. NOTE: Make sure the hoses are not kinked or twisted. Kinked hoses reduce washing performance. Check hose connection 3. Pull down on the locking collar while lifting the hose connector onto the faucet adapter. Connect hose to faucet Faucet adapter Locking collar Hose connector 5