Maytag MDB9150AWW Installation Instructions Manual page 4

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Water Valve Preparation
Install a 90° elbow (3/8" N.P.T.) fitting into the water valve using Teflon™
tape or pipe thread compound. The opposite end of the fitting should fit
in-coming hot water supply line. Position the end of the elbow towards
the rear of the dishwasher.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT connect a sweat type fitting directly to the water
valve as the required heat will damage the water inlet valve. Do not solder
within 6" (15.2 cm) from the water valve.
TIP: Teflon™ tape wraps clockwise onto threads.
TIP: You may want to gently lay the dishwasher on it's back to aid installation of the water valve fitting.
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Drain Hose Preparation
IMPORTANT: Routing of the drain hose is most important to insure satisfactory operation. It is not
recommended to extend drain line beyond 7' (2.1m). However, should this be necessary, it must always be
attached to a line of a larger inside diameter. An accessory drain hose extension kit (#904204) is available through
your authorized dealer. DO NOT route drain hose across the top of the tub, all bends must be gradual to prevent
kinking or collapsing of the hose.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach the drain hose to any connection smaller than 1/2" I.D.
IMPORTANT: Never cut the corrugated portion of the drain hose. All connections
must be made to rubber portions of drain hose. If cutting of drain hose is required do
not cut past the 5/8" line.
Refer to diagram A for the following
1 Route the small rubber end of drain hose thru 1-1/4" diameter hole in cabinet into dishwasher opening.
2 Route the multi flex end of drain hose to achieve a minimum height of 32" from the finished floor and attach
to existing drain line*. The retainer clip and screw (provided), should be used to secure the drain hose, to
maintain it's routing at a 32' height.
* In accordance with national
and local codes.
WARNING
!
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power
at the fuse box or circuit breaker
box before installing dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in death
or electrical shock.
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Diagram A
90˚
3/8"
Elbow
Male NPT
3/8" or 1/2"
(National Pipe Thread) Compression
Fitting
Multi-Flex Drain Hose
2
Dishwasher Opening
1
Water
Valve