Make Electrical Connection - Whirlpool WDF518SAAB Installation Instructions Manual

5. Check that water line is
insert the drain hose through the hole in cabinet.
6. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet
opening so that the front corners of the dishwasher
door are flush with the cabinet doors. Do not kink or
pinch copper tubing, drain hose, power supply cord or
direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet.
Helpful Tip: Once the dishwasher is in position, you
may have to support the front of the dishwasher by
raising, lowering or shimming front feet.
7. Remove cardboard from under dishwasher.
NOTE: It is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet
opening. Do not remove insulation blanket —the blanket
reduces the sound level.
Level the dishwasher
1. Align front of dishwasher door panel with cabinet
doors. You may need to adjust alignment to be even
with your cabinets.
Helpful Tip: Prop up one side of frame to hold
dishwasher up off floor when adjusting front legs.
With some installations, it may be easier to adjust the
front leg using the 6" adjustable wrench.
2. Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor.
3. Close and latch the door, and place level against the
front panel. Check that dishwasher is plumb. If needed,
adjust leveling leg or add shims until dishwasher is
plumb.
4. Repeat for other side of dishwasher.
NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to prevent
their movement when the dishwasher is operated.
5. Place level against top front opening of tub. Check that
dishwasher is level from side to side. If dishwasher is
not level, adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher
is level.
on the left side of opening and

Make Electrical Connection

Check "Electrical requirements" section.
You need to:
• have the correct electrical supply and recommended
grounding method.
If you are:
• direct wiring, use Option 1
• using a power supply cord, use Option 2
Option 1, Direct wire method
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground connector in
terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
1. Route direct wire so that it does not touch dishwasher
motor or lower part of dishwasher tub.
2. Pull direct wire through hole in terminal box.
Helpful Tip:
• Select the proper size twist-on
connectors to connect your household
wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring.
• Insert wire ends into twist-on
connector. Do not pre-twist bare wire.
• Twist connector.
• Gently tug on wires to be sure both
are secured.
3. Connect the wires as follows using twist-on connectors
sized to connect direct wire to 16-gauge dishwasher
wire:
Power supply wire:
white
black
ground wire
Terminal box wire:
white
black
ground connector
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