Prepare Cabinet Opening Where There Are No Existing Utility Hookups; Electrical Connection - Whirlpool WDF518SAAB 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
*
Parts available from local plumbing supply store.
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
*
Parts available from local plumbing supply store.
rubber hose
connector
spring or
screw-type
clamps
waste
tee
drain hose
disposer
inlet
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.
air gap
large
spring-type
clamp
drain
hose
*
Parts available from local plumbing supply store.
Prepare cabinet opening where there
are no existing utility hookups

Electrical connection

Option1, Direct wire method:
Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you
route wire into the cabinet opening from the right side.
1. Drill a 3/4" (1.9 cm)
hole in right-hand
cabinet side, rear or
floor. Preferred and
optional locations are
shown.
2. Wood cabinet: Sand
hole until smooth.
Metal cabinet: Cover
hole with grommet, not provided.
3. Route cable from power supply through cabinet hole
( cable must extend to the right front side of cabinet
opening). Tape cable to the floor 6" in front of unit.
This will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher
is moved into cabinet opening.
drain hose –
cut here if needed
waste
tee
drain trap
optional
locations
screw-type clamp
drain
hose
preferred
locations
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