Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting to the water supply line prior to installing the unit into the cabinet opening. Attach so that the ³⁄₄" connection is facing upward as shown above.
Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the 90° elbow fitting as far as it will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads.
Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open ended wrench or adjustable wrench.
NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape with compression fittings.
Be sure rubber washer is properly seated in fitting. Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting up to the valve and hand tighten to avoid cross- threading. Hand tighten until the coupling is tight.
Using pliers, check the tightness of the coupling. An additional ¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ turn may be required to seal the rubber gasket.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
Place paper towel under 90° elbow fitting. Turn on water supply and check for leaks. If leak occurs, repeat previous step.
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
Connect to Drain
Place towel under drain hose to catch any water in drain hose. Place the small drain hose clamp onto the small end of the drain hose. Push the new drain hose into the rubber drain hose connector up to the drain hose stop.
Using pliers, squeeze open the small drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops.
After hose is connected, remove towel.
If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under FAQ tab.
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