Water Requirements; Drain Requirements - Whirlpool Undercounter Dishwasher Installation Instructions Manual

power
suPPlY
cable
U.L.-llsted
straln relief
or conduit
connector
Figure 3
3. Remove the dishwasher terminal box
cover. Connect the white and black
wires of the power supply cable to the
white and black leads in the terminal box
with twist-on wire connectors. (See Figure
3.1
4. Loosen the front nut on
the grounding
connection stud located
on the back of the
terminal box. Do Not
0
loosen the rear nut on the
"-sZ:"
,,
grounding connection "
stud. Form the bare
grounding wire into a U-shaped hook.
Wrap the grounding wire hook around
the grounding connection stud between
the two nuts on the stud. Securely tighten
the front nut over the grounding wire.
5. Check that strain relief or conduit
connector screws are tight. Replace
terminal box cover.
B.
Power supply cord method
(connecting dishwasher to outlet).
Local codes may permit the use of a U-L.-
listed, flexible, three-conductor, power
supply cord terminated with a three-
prong, grounding-type plug.
It is recommended that cord kit (Part No.
4317824), available at your local dealer
or parts supplier, be used. Follow the
instructions packaged with the power
supply cord kit. If the cord kit is not
available locally, the flexible cord used
must be a U.L.-listed, three-conductor,
1 &gauge cord that meets the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest
edition' and local codes and
ordinances. The length of the cord must
not exceed six feet. It must be routed so
it does not touch the dishwasher motor
or the lower portion of the dishwasher
tub. A strain relief (Part No. 596171),
available at your local dealer or parts
supplier, or a similar part must be used to
secure the flexible cord to the
dishwasher frame or terminal box. The
flexible cord must be plugged into a
mating, 3-prong, grounding-type wall
receptacle, grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition,* and all
local codes and ordinances. Follow the
instructions packaged with the flexible
cord.
Recommended grounding
method
j-prong, groundlng-
he wall receptacle
,
power supply
cord Figure 4
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. A power supply cord
having a 3-prong grounding plug must
be used. It is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have
a properly grounded, 3-prong wall
receptacle installed by a qualified
electriclan.
The receptacle should be installed on
the rear or side wall of the cabinet next
to the dishwasher opening.
Water
requirements
The hot water line to the dishwasher
must provide between 15 - 120 psi water
pressure. The hot water heater should be
set to deliver 140°F water temperature to
the dishwasher for best results.
Use 3/8' minlmum 0-D. copper tubing or
l/2' mlnlmum plastic tubing inlet line.
Dishwasher inlet valve has 3/8' N.P.T.
internal pipe thread.
Drain
requirements
^
20' mln.
to floor
The drain hose MUST have a high drain
loop, 20' minimum ABOVE FLOOR, to
prevent backflow or water siphoning out
of dishwasher during operation.
NOTE: An air gap MUST BE USED in
the high drain loop if the drain hose
is connected to house plumbing lower
than 20' above the floor.
Drain hose, supplied, meets AHAM DW- 1
test standards, Cut l-l /2" hole in
cabinet wall for drain hose. Additional
drain line (a minimum of l/2' I.D. and no
longer than 20 feet) can be used if
needed.
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With dishwasher in kitchen.
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cabinet wall
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alternate water-
line locatlons
water
supply
6'
pipe
4
AJ!t!$j
4'
2-l/2'
t
10'
2'
5'
1
n
Rough in water line to the
dishwasher cabinet opening using one
of the routing methods shown. Cut l/2'
or larger hole in cabinet wall for
water line.
2
n
Install a
shutoff valve in the
water Ilne where it
can be easily used.
3
= Flush water
line into a bucket to get rid of any
particles that may clog inlet valve. Turn
shutoff valve to the "OFF" position.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at the
service panel (fuse box or circuit
breaker box).
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or other personal
lnlurv.
electrlcal
alternate
wlrlng
electrlcal
wlrlna Iocatlon \I? 6'
4
n
Cut a l-l /2' maximum hole for
power supply cord or a 3/4' hole for
direct wiring in the cabinet or floor for
the electrical wiring to pass through. If
this hole is cut in a wood cabinet, sand
the hole until it is smooth. If the hole is
cut in a metal cabinet, the hole must
be covered by a grommet (Part No.
302797), available at your local dealer
or parts supplier.
Install wall receptacle on rear or side
wall of a cabinet next to dishwasher
opening.
Install a 3/4' U. L.-listed conduit
connector to connect the flexible
armored or non-metallic sheathed,
copper cable (with grounding wire) to
the fused disconnect, circuit breaker or
junction box. Run the cable through the
hole in the cabinet opening. The cable
should extend 24' from the back wall.