Whirlpool WDT550SAPZ Owners Manual - Page 11

Location Requirements Dishwasher must be fully enclosed (top, sides, back, and floor) upon installation. An optional moisture barrier accessory is also available for installing underneath a wooden countertop. Check location where dishwasher will be installed. The location must provide: � Convenient access for loading and unloading dishes. Corner locations require a 2" (51 mm) minimum clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. � Easy access to water, electricity, and drain: • Grounded electrical supply is required. • This dishwasher has a water-heating feature and also requires a connection to a hot water supply line. • Make sure pipes, wires, and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in the "Cabinet Opening Dimensions" section. • Do not run drain lines, water lines, or electrical wiring where they can interfere with or contact dishwasher legs. • Shelter dishwasher and water lines leading to dishwasher against freezing. Damage from freezing is not covered by the warranty. NOTE: If dishwasher will be left unused for a period of time or in a location where it may be subject to freezing, have it winterized by authorized service personnel. � A square opening for proper operation and appearance. � The cabinet front to be perpendicular to floor. � A level floor. Helpful Hint: If floor at front of opening is not level with floor at rear of opening, shims may be used to level dishwasher. Optional alignment method using a laser square; review the product help videos. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be securely attached to the floor. � Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. Cabinet Opening Dimensions Clearances Check that all surfaces have no protrusions that would prohibit dishwasher installation. B A C A. 325/16"-355/16" (820-900 mm) measured from the lowest point on the underside of the countertop. B. 221/16" (560 mm) Minimum C. 235/8" (600 mm) Minimum, measured from narrowest point of opening. Drain Requirements � A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. If drain hose is not long enough, use a drain hose extension with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m). � Make sure to connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (508 mm) minimum above the floor. It is recommended that the drain hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the counter or be connected to an air gap. IMPORTANT: This product is not equipped with a high loop on the side of the dishwasher. The installer is responsible for adding a high loop in the adjacent cabinet. A high loop is required if the dishwasher will drain into a floor drain. This prevents water draw off from the dishwasher during operation. When the drain is connected to a sink drain, counter-top air-gap or disposer, the high loop is generally not required. An check valve internal to the drain prevents back-flow into the dishwasher. � Make sure to use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to house plumbing lower than 20" (508 mm) above subfloor or floor. A A. Air gap � If required, the air gap should be installed in accordance with the air gap installation instructions. When you are connecting the air gap, a rubber hose (not provided) will be needed to connect to the waste tee or disposer inlet. � Use 1/2" (12.7 mm) minimum I.D. drain line fittings. Water Supply Requirements � This dishwasher maybe fitted with a smart inlet hose with a water cut off valve. Do not cut the water inlet hose for any reason, to install, adapt or shorten. � This dishwasher has a water heating feature and also requires a connection to a hot water supply line. � A hot water line with 20 psi to 120 psi (138 kPa to 827 kPa) water pressure can be verified by a licensed plumber. � 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher � 3/8" (9.5 mm) O.D. tubing with compression fitting or flexible braided or non braided water supply line. � Included water inlet hose with Leak Detection System for some models. � Included 3/8" (9.5 mm) Compression x 3/4" (19 mm) Water inlet adapter (only for models with Leak Detection System). � If installed in new construction, make sure the house water supply lines have been flushed prior to connecting the dishwasher to remove any debris that may exist in the supply line. 11