Whirlpool WDF550SAAS0 Installation Instructions Manual page 8

Install Water Line
1. Drill a 1/2"(1.3 cm) hole in the left-hand cabinet side, the rear or
floor of opening.
A B
A. Optional locations
B. Preferred locations
2. Measure the overall length of the copper tubing required.
3. Attach the copper tubing to the water supply line with a
manual shutoff valve.
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Slowly feed the copper tubing through the hole in the cabinet.
NOTE: The copper tubing will bend and kink easily.
The copper tubing should be far enough into the cabinet
opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left-
hand side of the dishwasher.
Turn on the water shutoff valve. Run water into a shallow pan
to flush the copper tubing of particles that may clog the inlet
valve.
6. Turn off the shutoff valve.
Connect Drain Hose to Air Gap--Waste Disposal
IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose even when installing
a new replacement dishwasher.
1. Drill a 1V2" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in the cabinet wall or floor on
the side of the opening closest to the sink.
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Remove the waste disposal knockout plug. Cut the end of the
drain hose, if needed.
NOTE: Do not cut the ribbed section.
Attach the drain hose to the air gap with the large spring-type
clamp.
NOTE: If the drain hose was cut, use 11/2"to 2 " (3.8 to 5 cm)
screw-type clamp (not provided).
Use a rubber hose connector (not provided) with spring- or
screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect the air gap to the
waste disposal inlet above the drain trap and at least
20" (50.8 cm) above the floor.
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D
E
H
G
A. Drain hose--cut here, if needed
B. Spring- or screw-type clamps
C. Air gap
D. Large spring-type clamp
E. Drain hose
F. Rubber hose connector
G. Disposal inlet
H. Drain trap
Connect Drain Hose to Air Gap--No Waste Disposal
IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose even when installing
a new replacement dishwasher.
1. Drill a 1V2"(3.8 cm) diameter hole in the cabinet wall or floor on
the side of the opening closest to the sink.
2=
3.
4=
Cut the end of the drain hose, if needed.
NOTE: Do not cut the ribbed section.
Attach the drain hose to the air gap with the large spring-type
clamp.
NOTE: If the drain hose was cut, use 11/2"to 2 " (3.8 to 5 cm)
screw-type clamp (not provided).
Use a rubber hose connector (not provided) with spring- or
screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect the air gap to the
waste tee above the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm)
above the floor.
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