Be sure rubber washer is properly seated in fitting. Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting up to the valve and hand tighten to avoid unintentional
3 Hose clamp final position
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
2 Check for leaks
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.whirlpool.com/watersupply under FAQ tab.
NOTE: Do not use Teflon tape with compression fittings.
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
Green clamp
Black drain hose connector
Drain hose
Drain hose stop
Stop
Stop
Using pliers, squeeze open the small green drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops.
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Once connected, remove towel.
If needed, see website for animated representation of this step. Visit www.whirlpool.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
Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Pull cable through cable clamp in terminal box.
Select UL listed or CSA approved
(not included) rated to connect your household wiring to
