Whirlpool WDF550SAAB Installation Instructions Manual page 8

Install Water Line
1. Drill a " (1.3 cm) hole in the left-hand cabinet side, the rear or
floor of opening.
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A. Optional locations
B. Preferred locations
2. Measure the overall length of the copper tubing required.
3. Attach the copper tubing to the water supply line with a
manual shutoff valve.
4. Slowly feed the copper tubing through the hole in the cabinet.
NOTE: The copper tubing will bend and kink easily.
The copper tubing should be far enough into the cabinet
opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left-
hand side of the dishwasher.
5. Turn on the water shutoff valve. Run water into a shallow pan
to flush the copper tubing of particles that may clog the inlet
valve.
6. Turn off the shutoff valve.
Connect Drain Hose to Air Gap—Waste Disposal
IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose even when installing
a new replacement dishwasher.
1. Drill a 1 " (3.8 cm) diameter hole in the cabinet wall or floor on
the side of the opening closest to the sink.
2. Remove the waste disposal knockout plug. Cut the end of the
drain hose, if needed.
NOTE: Do not cut the ribbed section.
3. Attach the drain hose to the air gap with the large spring-type
clamp.
NOTE: If the drain hose was cut, use 1 " to 2 " (3.8 to 5 cm)
screw-type clamp (not provided).
4. Use a rubber hose connector (not provided) with spring- or
screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect the air gap to the
waste disposal inlet above the drain trap and at least
20" (50.8 cm) above the floor.
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A. Drain hose—cut here, if needed
B. Spring- or screw-type clamps
C. Air gap
D. Large spring-type clamp
Connect Drain Hose to Air Gap—No Waste Disposal
IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose even when installing
a new replacement dishwasher.
1. Drill a 1 " (3.8 cm) diameter hole in the cabinet wall or floor on
the side of the opening closest to the sink.
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2. Cut the end of the drain hose, if needed.
NOTE: Do not cut the ribbed section.
3. Attach the drain hose to the air gap with the large spring-type
clamp.
NOTE: If the drain hose was cut, use 1 " to 2 " (3.8 to 5 cm)
screw-type clamp (not provided).
4. Use a rubber hose connector (not provided) with spring- or
screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect the air gap to the
waste tee above the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm)
above the floor.
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E. Drain hose
F. Rubber hose connector
G. Disposal inlet
H. Drain trap