Electrical Requirements

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher:

The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

For a permanently connected dishwasher:

The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment- grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment- grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Contact a qualified electrician.

Ensure 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.

Copper wire only.

We recommend:

A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.

A separate circuit.

If direct wiring dishwasher:

Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic 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 UL-listed/CSA-certified clamp connector to the house wiring junction box. If using conduit, use a UL-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector.

If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord:

Use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for use with dishwashers. Kit contents include:

Voltex, Inc., UL listed 16 gauge 3 wire power supply cord with 3 prong grounded plug.

Neer C-500 ⁷⁄₈" strain relief.

3 wire connectors.

Part Number 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.

IMPORTANT: If you plan to install a garbage disposer, an additional separate 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required.

Drain Requirements

Use the new drain hose supplied with your dishwasher. If this is not long enough, use a new drain hose with maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the

1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of the dishwasher.

Connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 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 a drain air gap if the drain hose is connected to house plumbing lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above the subfloor or floor.

Use ½" (1.3 cm) minimum I.D. drain line fittings.

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Maytag W10185071B installation instructions Electrical Requirements, Drain Requirements, If direct wiring dishwasher

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