Whirlpool 801 Drain connection, Ir connectlon to an alr gap Is, Fiii‘l10floor

Drain requirements

The drain hose must connect to the house plumblng at a mlnlmum of 20 Inches (50.8 cm) above the floor. Thls will prevent backflow or water slphonlng out of dlshwasher durlng operatlon.

If the draln hose Is routed to a connectlon point less than 20 Inches (50.8 cm) above the floor, the draln hose must form a loop 20 Inches (50.8 cm) above the rloor. An alr gap must be used In the hlgh draln loop.

Do Not klnk draln hose and copper tublng.

Do Not use draln hose or flttlngs that are less than l/2 Inches (1.3 cm) I.D.

The	drain		hose
should		be		l/2”
(1.3	cm)		minimum				I.D.	20” (50.8	cm)
flexible		hose			and	no		min. to	floor
longer		than			20 feet			v
(6 m). Flexible hose must be
resistant to heat and detergent.
Flexible			hose		is available			through
your	local			plumbing,			hardware
and	automotive					supply		stores.

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required, an air gap kit (Part No. 300096) is available from your local parts dealer. If another brand air gap is used, it should be checked to make sure it allows for the same water flow.

Install air gap according to kit instructions.

If connecting to a disposer, remove disposer knockout or plug before connecting draln Ilne.

Connect the air gap to a waste tee or disposer using a rubber connector. Most disposers have 7/8” connectors, or special connectors are available from local plumbing supply sources,

Drain connection

1 H Cut a l-l /2” (3.8 cm) hole in cabinet wall for the drain hose.

Important:

Remove the disposer knockout plug before connecting the draln hose.

Cut hose connector to fit if needed.

Ldrain hose connector

2 n Attach drain to an air gap, waste tee or waste disposer. See “Recommended methods, fl and ‘Alternate methods.”

If connecting drain hose to an air gap or waste tee, cut end of drain hose as shown. Do Not cut drain hose when connecting to a 718” disposer connector. Do Not cut ribbed section to shorten drain hose.

Secure drain hose with screw- or spring-type clamp provided.

3 . Rough in drain line to cabinet opening through l-l /2” (3.8 cm) hole in cabinet wall.

Recommended methods:

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3 Install air gap according to kit 3; instructions, If other brands of

2.air gaps are used, they should $$ be checked to make sure they

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3 Connect the air gap to a

$2 waste tee or disposer using a 2’; rubber connector.

$$ Most disposers have 718” ~3:;connectors or special

;:$ connectors are available at z plumbing supply houses.

3:; Knock out disposer Inlet plug from Inlet. ir Inlet plug rails lnslde dlSpOSer,

you must remove Inlet plug before connecting draln hose. If disposer Is already Installed In

sink, you may need to take out disposer to remove Inlet plug.

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