Prepare Dishwasher - Whirlpool W10102500A Installation Instructions Manual

Option 2, No waste disposer – with air gap:
1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed
section).
2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type
clamp. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1-1/2" to 2"
(3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.
3. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screw-
type clamps* to connect air gap to waste tee.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher
will be installed.
drain hose –
cut here if needed
drain trap
4. Insert drain hose
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening
where drain
connection will be
made.
* Parts available from local plumbing supply stores
Option 3, Waste disposer – no air gap:
1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Do not cut end of
drain hose.
2. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large spring-
type clamp.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher
will be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose
be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of
the counter.
large spring-type
clamp
drain trap
3. Insert drain hose
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening
where drain
connection will be
made.
rubber hose
connector
air gap
spring or
screw-type
large
clamps
spring-type
clamp
waste
tee
drain
hose
drain hose
drain hose
disposer
inlet
drain hose
Option 4, No waste disposer – no air gap:
1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed
section).
2. Attach drain hose to waste tee with 1-1/2" to 2"
(3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher
will be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose
be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of
the counter.
drain hose –
cut here if needed
waste
tee
drain trap
3. Insert drain hose
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening
where drain connection
will be made.
* Parts available from local
plumbing supply stores

Prepare dishwasher

WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1. Grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and put
dishwasher on its back.
screw-type clamp
drain
hose
drain hose
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