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Whirlpool DU018DWTQ0 Installation Instructions Manual page 5

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Drain Requirements
, Use the new drain hose supplied
with your dishwasher.
If this is not long enough,
use a new drain hose with a
maximum
length of 10 feet (3.05 m) that meets all current
AHAM/IAPMO
test standards,
is resistant to heat and
detergent,
use 5/8"(1.58cm)
or 7/8"(2.2cm)
inside
diameter
hose and a coupler
to connect the two hose
ends. Secure the connection
with two clamps
, Connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer
inlet above
drain trap in house plumbing
and 32" (81.3 cm) minimum
above the floor. It is recommended
that the drain hose
either be looped up and securely fastened to the
underside
of the counter, or be connected
to an air gap.
, Use an air gap if the drain hose is connected
to house
plumbing
lower than 18" (45.7 cm) above floor.
air gap
, Use 1/2" minimum
I.D. drain line fittings.
, Do not connect
drain lines from other devices to the
dishwasher
drain hose.
Water Supply
Requirements
,A
hot water
line with 20-120 psi (138-862 kPa) water
pressure.
,120°F
(49°C) water at dishwasher.
,3/8"
O.D. copper tubing
with compression
fitting
or
flexible
stainless steel braided fill line (1/2" minimum
plastic tubing
is not recommended).
, A 90 ° elbow with 3/8" N.RT. external
pipe threads on
one end.
Do not solder within
6" (15.2 cm) from water inlet valve.
Electrical Requirements
Contact
a qualified
electrician.
Assure that the electrical
installation
is adequate
and in
conformance
with all national and local codes and
ordinances.
You must have:
,120 volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp., fused electrical
supply.
,Wiring
must be 2 wire with ground.
We recommend:
, A time-delay
fuse or circuit
breaker.
, A separate circuit.
If direct wiring
dishwasher:
, Use flexible,
armored
or non-metallic
sheathed,
copper
wire with grounding
wire that meets the wiring
requirements
for your home and local codes and
ordinances.
, Use strain relief method
provided
with house wiring
junction
box or install a U.h-listed/CSA-certified
clamp
connector
to the house wiring junction
box. If using
conduit,
use a U.h-listed/CSA-certified
conduit
connector.
if connecting dishwasher
with a power supply cord:
, Use Power Supply
Cord Kit (Part No. 4317824) marked for
use with dishwashers.
Kit contents
include:
- Volex, Inc., UL listed 16 gauge 3 wire power supply
cord with 3 prong grounded
plug.
- Neer C-500 7/8 inch strain relief.
- 3 wire connectors.
- Part No. 302797 grommet
Follow the kit instructions
for installing
the power
supply cord.
, Power supply cord must plug into a mating three prong,
grounded
outlet, located in the cabinet next to the
dishwasher
opening.
Outlet must meet all local codes and
ordinances.

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