Whirlpool WDF518SAHM Installation Instructions - Page 5

First-Time Installations, For Direct Wire, For Power Cord

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Other Parts Needed (not provided): Household Wiring (Metallic) Strain Relief to fit 7/8" (22 mm) hole (required to properly secure household wiring to the dishwasher terminal box) (Whirlpool Part Number 4396672) NOTE: Use only UL Listed/ CSA Approved part. Twist-On Wire Connectors NOTES: ■■ Confirm proper size for connecting your gauge of household wiring to the 16-gauge wiring in the dishwasher. ■■ Use only UL Listed/CSA Approved parts. TEFLON®† Tape or Sealing Compound Cordless drill 1/2", 3/4", and 11/2" hole saw bits Additional Parts Needed (not provided): Copper Tubing (3/8" O.D. suggested) or Flexible Braided Water Supply Line Kit (Whirlpool Part Number W10278635RP). Kit includes braided hose and 3/8" compression x 3/4" hose fitting. Hose Clamps 11/2"- 2" (38-50 mm) (3 maximum) 90° elbow Tube fittings (for copper tubing) Call us at our toll-free number, visit our website listed in the User Guide for part numbers above, or see local plumbing supply retailer for equivalent. 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. For Direct Wire For Power Cord Call us at our toll-free number, visit our website listed in the User Guide for part numbers above, or see local electrical/ plumbing supply retailer for equivalent. 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: Cabinet Grommet For 11/2" (38 mm) hole in cabinet. (Whirlpool Part Number 302797) NOTE: Required for metal cabinets Power Cord Kit Kit typically includes power cord, metallic strain relief, grommet, and twist-on wire connectors. (Whirlpool Part Number 4317824) Call us at our toll-free number, visit our website listed in the User Guide for part numbers above, or see local electrical supply retailer for equivalent. Small tubing cutter Wire stripper †®TEFLON is a registered trademark of Chemours. 5

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Other Parts Needed (not provided):
Household Wiring (Metallic)
Strain Relief
to fit 7/8" (22 mm) hole
(required to properly secure
household wiring to the
dishwasher terminal box)
(Whirlpool Part
Number 4396672)
NOTE:
Use only UL Listed/
CSA Approved part.
Twist-On Wire Connectors
NOTES:
■
Confirm proper size for
connecting your gauge
of household wiring to
the 16-gauge wiring in
the dishwasher.
■
Use only UL Listed/CSA
Approved parts.
TEFLON
®†
Tape or Sealing
Compound
90° elbow
Tube fittings
(for copper tubing)
Call us at our toll-free number, visit our website listed in the
User Guide for part numbers above, or see local electrical/
plumbing supply retailer for equivalent.
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
†
®
TEFLON is a registered trademark of Chemours.
Cordless drill
1/2", 3/4", and 1
1
/
2
" hole
saw bits
Additional Parts Needed (not provided):
Copper Tubing
(3/8" O.D.
suggested) or Flexible
Braided Water Supply
Line Kit (Whirlpool Part
Number W10278635RP).
Kit includes braided hose
and 3/8" compression x
3/4" hose fitting.
Hose Clamps
1
1
/
2
"- 2"
(38-50 mm) (3 maximum)
Call us at our toll-free number, visit our website listed in the
User Guide for part numbers above, or see local plumbing supply
retailer for equivalent.
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.
For Direct Wire
For Power Cord
Cabinet G
rommet
For 1
1
/
2
" (38 mm) hole
in cabinet. (Whirlpool
Part Number 302797)
NOTE:
Required for metal
cabine
ts
Power Cord Ki
t
Kit typically includes
power cord, metallic strain
relief, grommet, and twist-on
wi
re connectors. (Whirlpool Part
Number 4317824)
Call us at our toll-free number, visit our website listed in the User
Guide for part numbers above, or see local electrical supply
retailer for equivalent.