Connect Water Line To House Shutoff Valve; Connect Drain Hose - Whirlpool UDT518SAHP Installation Instructions Manual

45.
Power cord—reinstall terminal box
cover and wires
Place wires inside terminal box. Replace the cover by inserting
the hooks of the terminal cover into the slots in the floor of the
terminal box and sliding the cover tight against the back wall
where wires come in. Make sure wires are tucked inside the
box and not pinched by the cover.
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.
46.
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

47.
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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Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of the hose, keep the hose away
from the floor.
Terminal
box cover
IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection to the disposer or a
waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least 20"
(508 mm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be installed.
The drain hoes needs to be secured min of 30" off the floor and
fastened to cabinet or underside of the counter top.
Option A: Waste disposer—no air gap
Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knockout plug.
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Drain hose
Disposer inlet
Drain trap
1. Using a hammer and screwdriver, knock
plug into disposer.
2. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug.
3. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with
large 1" to 11/2" drain hose clamp
(not provided).
Large drain
hose clamp
Drain hose