2 Check for leaks

3 Hose clamp final position

Black drain hose connector

Drain hose

Green clamp

Drain hose stop

Stop

Stop

Place paper towel under 90° elbow fitting. Turn on water supply and check for leaks. If leak occurs, repeat previous step.

If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/watersupply under FAQ tab.

Connect to Drain

1 Connect drain hose

Green clamp

Black drain hose

Drain hose

connector

 

 

Drain hose stop

 

Stop

 

Stop

Place towel under drain hose to catch any water in drain hose. Place the small green drain hose clamp onto the small end of the drain hose. Push the new drain hose into the black drain hose connector up to the drain hose stop.

2 Slide clamp onto connector

After hose is connected, remove towel.

If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.kitchenaid.com/drain under FAQ tab.

Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection

NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to “Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening” section.

Option B, Direct Wire:

1Direct Wire—Route cable into terminal box

Black drain hose connector

Green clamp

Drain hose

Drain hose stop

Stop

Stop

Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Pull cable through UL Listed or CSA Approved strain relief in terminal box. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw-in type strain relief.

Select UL Listed or CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring.

Using pliers, squeeze open the small green drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops.

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KitchenAid W10275503B Connect to Drain, Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection, Check for leaks Hose clamp final position

W10275503B specifications

The KitchenAid W10275503B is a high-performance replacement water filter designed for KitchenAid refrigerators. This advanced filtration system ensures that your drinking water and ice are clean, fresh, and free from impurities.

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