Installationrequirements - Maytag MDB4651AWS - 24 Inch Full Console Dishwasher Installation Instructions Manual

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.
You need to: • Install this dishwasher as specified in these instructions.
• Slowly open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear • Have everything you need to properly install dishwasher.
of the dishwasher. Remove shipping materials. Close • Contact a qualified installer to ensure that dishwasher is
dishwasher door. Latch the dishwasher door closed, installed to meet all electrical and plumbing national and local
• Observe all governing codes and ordinances, codes and ordinances.
INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Tools Needed
• Pliers • Wood block
• Phillips screwdriver • 8/8"open-end wrench
• Flat-blade screwdriver • Level
• ¾e" and 1¼,, n ut drivers or • Cordless drill
hex sockets (new installations only)
• Measuring tape or ruler • 1/2",3/4"and 11/2"hole
• 10" adjustable wrench saw bits
(opens to 11/8"[2.9 cm]) (new installations only)
• Utility knife • Small tubing cutter
(new installations only)
• Flashlight
• Wire stripper
• Shallow pan (new installations only)
• Bath towel
Parts Supplied
Check that all parts are included.
Parts Needed
• 90 ° elbow fitting with 3/8"
N.P.T. external threads on
one end
NOTE: The other end
must fit your water supply
line.
• UL-listed/CSA-approved
twist-on wire connectors
sized to connect
household wiring to
16-gauge wiring
• Plumber's tape or pipe
joint compound
• Copper tubing (3/8"O.D.
suggested) or flexible
braided water supply line
• Direct Wire Connection
Only: UL-listed/CSA-
approved conduit
connector to fit 7/8"
(2.2 cm) hole
(see "Electrical
Requirements")
• Power SupplyCord
Connection: UL-listed
power supply cord kit
(Part Number 4317824)
marked for use with
dishwashers
(see "Electrical
Requirements")
NOTES:
• Parts available for purchase in plumbing supply stores.
• Check local codes.
• Check existing electrical supply. See "Electrical
Requirements."
A. Sound seals (on some models) (2)
B. Countertop mounting screws (2)
C. Mounting screws (8)
B
D. Toekick panel seal
(on some models)
E. Mounting strips (2)
F. Large drain hose clamp
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IMPORTANT." Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Failure to meet codes and ordinances could lead to fire or
electrical shock.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
• Grounded electrical supply required
• Contact a qualified installer to ensure that the dishwasher is
installed to meet all electrical and plumbing national and local
codes and ordinances.
• Install the dishwasher as specified in these instructions.
• Have everything you need to properly install dishwasher.
• Keep water lines leading to the dishwasher from freezing to
avoid damage to the dishwasher. Damage from freezing is not
covered by the warranty.
• This dishwasher is manufactured for indoor use only.
• Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where
they can interfere with or contact the dishwasher motor or
legs.
• The location where the dishwasher will be installed must
provide clearance between motor and flooring. Motor should
not touch the floor.
• Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring.