Whirlpool WDT705PAK Owners Manual - Page 20

Connect Water Line to House Shutoff Valve 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 56. Attach water supply line Option A: Waste disposer - no air gap Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knockout plug. 1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock plug into disposer. Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using a connection configuration that is in compliance with local codes and ordinances. The water supply to the dishwasher should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. Connect Drain Hose 57. Connect drain hose Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer using one of the following options: � Option A: Waste disposer - no air gap � Option B: No waste disposer - no air gap � Option C: Waste disposer - with air gap � Option D: No waste disposer - with air gap IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of the disposer or a waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least 20" (508 mm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be installed. Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of the hose, keep the hose away from the floor. 2. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. Option B: No waste disposer - no air gap 1. Fit rubber end of drain hose to waste tee and cut if needed. NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section. 2. Attach rubber end of drain hose to waste tee with a large drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1 1/2" to 2" (38 mm to 50 mm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 20