Whirlpool Undercounter Dishwasher Installation Instructions Manual page 5

Locating Your Drain, Water and Electrical Supply
IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES
Review this page in detail. Look at the location where the dishwasher is to be located. Double check( JJ)
that you have the correct water, electrical and drain supplies before attempting to make these connections.
NOTE: Figure 4 gives dimensional details that will be help-
ful when making the decisions on how to run the drain,
water and electrical hook-ups.
Drain
Review Figures 6 & 7 to determine where you will
connect the dishwasher into your drain sytem. Cut
the drain hose hole (1%" or larger) in area shaded
in Figure 2. Check BOTH sides of area to be cut
BEFORE cutting, to prevent interference.
It is recommended that the drain line be connected
to your house plumbing using a drain air-gap (Part
No. 300096) available through your Whirlpool
dealer.
NOTE: Some other brands of drain air-gaps restrict
water flow excessively and can result in incomplete
drain.
If local plumbing codes permit, your dishwasher may
be connected directly to disposer or waste tee, pro-
vided that connection is made ahead of trap and is at
least 20" above floor level. If additional drain line is
required it must be a minimum of
l/2"
I.D. and should
not be longer than
20 feet. THERE MUST BE NO
SHARP BENDS OR KINKS IN THE DRAIN HOSE.
NOTE: When connecting to a separate drain
trap, it
must be vented.
Water
Determine where you will connect the dishwasher
into your hot water supply. Review Figure 8 and
note the location of the water lines. The dishwasher
water inlet valve has 3/8" IPS (Iron Pipe Size) [l/2"
copper tubing] female fitting. How much pipe or
tubing will you need? Copper tubing must have a
minimum O.D. of 3/8". Pipe, a minimum of 3/B"
IPS.
It is recommended that a shut-off valve be installed
outside of the dishwasher area.
Cut the access hole inside the shaded
area
as
shown
in Figure 2. Complete the plumbing rough-in before
putting the dishwasher in place.
The maximum water pressure allowed is 120 PSI
(Pounds per Square Inch), dynamic. Minimum
pressure is 15 PSI.
The temperature of the water should be at least
140' F. Check this at your kitchen faucet. Let the
water run before checking the temperature with a
candy or meat thermometer.
Electrical Power Supply
Determine where you will connect to the electrical
supply. Review Figure 4 and 9. note the location of the
electric lines. Cut the access hole inside the shaded
area as shown in Figure 2.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 Ampere (20 Am-
pere Maximum) fused electrical supply is required
(time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended).
It is recommended that a separate circuit serving
only this appliance be provided. DO NOT use a
female to male extension cord.
Flexible Cord Connection
Local codes may permit the use of a UL listed flex-
ible three conductor cord terminated with a three
prong gounding type plug.
It is recommended that cord kit 675456, available
at your Whirlpool dealer or parts supplier, be used.
If the cord kit is not available locally, the flexible
cord used must be a three conductor 16 gauge cord
that meets the National Electrical Code and local
codes and ordinances for this type of installation.
The length of the cord must not exceed six feet. It
must be routed so that it does not touch the dish-
washer motor and/or the lower portion of the dish-
washer tub. If the flexible cord is used, it must be
plugged into a mating three prong grounding type
wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances.
Follow the instructions packaged with the flexi-
ble cord and make sure the following requirements
are met.
1. A UL approved strain relief must be installed at
the dishwasher junction box.
2. The power supply receptacle is installed as fol-
lows:
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