INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

All Installations

Tools needed:

Pliers

Flat-blade

screwdriver

 

Phillips

Utility knife

screwdriver

 

5/16" and 1/4"

UL listed or CSA

nut drivers or

approved twist-on

hex sockets

wire connectors*

Measuring tape

Small level

or ruler

 

10" adjustable wrench

5/8" open-end

that opens to

wrench

1 1/8" (2.9 cm)

 

Other parts you may also need:

1 1/2" –2"

Masking or

(38.1–5.0 cm)

duct tape

Screw-type

 

clamps (3 max)

 

NOTE: Parts available for purchase in plumbing supply stores. Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See “Electrical Requirements” section. It is recommended that electrical connections be made by a licensed electrical installer.

In addition, for first-time installations

Tools needed:

Cordless drill

 

with 1/2", 3/4"

 

and 1 1/2" hole

Small

saw bits

tubing cutter Wire stripper

Parts needed:

Hammer

Sand paper

*Must be the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher

Other useful items you may need:

Flashlight

Bath towel

Copper tubing (3/8" O.D. suggested) or flexible braided water supply line

See “Electrical Requirements” section

For Direct Wire:

For Power Supply

use UL listed or

Cord: use UL

CSA approved

listed power

strain relief to

supply cord kit

fit 7/8" (2.2 cm)

Part Number 4317824

hole

marked for use

 

with dishwasher

 

 

Shallow pan

Wood block

Parts supplied:

2 - Drain hose clamps

Drain hose

2 - #10 x 1/2"

(1 large and 1 small)

 

Phillips-head

 

 

screws

Silver Green

Make sure all these parts are included in the literature package.

Parts needed:

90° Elbow fitting with 3/8"

Teflon® tape or pipe

N.P.T. external threads (the

joint compound

other end must fit your water

 

supply line)

 

 

 

®Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company.

Additional parts supplied with certain models only:

Bottom sound pad (located

Moisture barrier tape

in lower rack)

 

 

 

Make sure all these parts are included in the package containing literature.

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Maytag W10199707A installation instructions Tools and Parts

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