Whirlpool 801 installation instructions Water requirements, Water line connection, Page

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Water requirements

Water requirements

All solder connectlons must be made before the wafer line Is connected to the dlshwasher to prevent damage to Inlet valve.

Do Not solder wlthln 6 Inches

(15 cm) of the Inlet valve. The plastic part of the Inlet valve could be damaged.

The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide between 15-l 20 psi (103-827 kPa) water pressure.

The hot wafer heater should be set to deliver 120°F (49°C) wafer temperature to the dlshwasher for best results.

Use 3/8” (9.5 mm) O.D. copper tubing or l/2” plastic tubing minimum inlet line. Dishwasher inlet

Water line connection

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher.

Failure to follow this instruction can result in death or electrical shock.

1 n Dlsconnecf the electrlcal power supply. Put on gloves and safety glasses.

valve has 3/8” internal pipe thread.

cabinet wall

(5. l-cm)

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cm)

2 n Cut a l/2” (1.3 cm) minimum hole in cabinet rear wall or floor for water line.

3 n Rough in water line through the l/2” (1.3 cm) minimum hole to dishwasher cabinet opening.

4 n Install a shutoff valve in the water line where it can be easily used.

5 n Flush water line into a bucket to get rid of any particles that may clog the inlet valve. Turn the shutoff valve to ‘OFF” position.

6 n Check that there are no sharp bends or kinks in the water line that may restrict the water flow.

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Whirlpool 801 installation instructions Water requirements, Water line connection, Page