Connect Water Line To House Shut-Off Valve; Connect Drain Hose - Maytag MDB9959SKZ Owner's Manual

CONNECT WATER LINE TO HOUSE
SHUT-OFF 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.
44.
Attach water supply line
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 shut-off valve located
under the sink.

CONNECT DRAIN HOSE

45.
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
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Option B: No waste disposer – no air gap
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Option C: Waste disposer – with air gap
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Option D: No waste disposer – with air gap
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IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of the disposer or a
waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least
20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be
installed.
Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of the hose, keep the hose away
from the floor.
NOTE: Use the red clamp provided to connect the drain hose to
the customer connection - plumbing or garbage disposal.
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Option A: Waste disposer—no air gap
Disposer inlet
Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knockout plug.
1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock
1
plug into disposer.
2. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug.
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3. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with
3
large drain hose clamp (provided). Use
pliers to squeeze clamp open and move
into position.
Large drain
hose clamp
Drain hose
Drain trap