Whirlpool RUD0800EB Water Line Connection, Connect Dishwasher to Electrical Supply

Models: RUD0800EB

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Water Line Connection

Water Line Connection

Route the water pipe or tubing as shown (see Figure 14), straight forward from the back to the inlet valve.

Pipe or tubing must not be kinked. It must be free of scales, chips, lubricants, etc. before it is connected to the inlet valve. Flush the water line before connecting it to the valve.

If the water valve clogs with foreign material, turn off the water supply, then remove the four (4) screws at the inlet end of the valve for access to the filter screen.

NOTE:

Do not solder too close to the water valve. Overheating of the valve will damage plastic parts in the valve.

Use care that no sealer, dirt, or foreign material can enter valve.

The furnished drain hose must not be used as a water supply line.

Be sure the dishwasher is placed where the water valve is protected from freezing temperatures. If the valve freezes, flooding may occur.

Install accessible in-line shutoff valve.

Cabinet

Figure 14

Connect Dishwasher to Electrical Supply

The appliance MUSTbe permanently grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse

circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical

1.Remove the junction box cover (see figure 15).

2.Pull the house wiring in the cabinet area forward to the junction box. Be sure the electrical cable is behind the dishwasher motor and rear legs. Use a UL listed strain relief connector (not included) at the box.

3.In the junction box, connect the incoming black lead to the dishwasher’s black lead with wire nuts or suitable connectors (not included). Next, connect the incoming white lead to the dishwasher’s white lead with wire nuts or suitable connectors (not included).

4.Attach grounding wire under head of green grounding screw and tighten screw.

5.Replace the junction box cover.

Strain Relief Connector

Green Grounding

Wire and Screw

Junction Box

Black Wire to

Black Wire (Hot)

’ White Wire to White Wire (Neutral)

Junction Box Cover

Figure 15

 

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Whirlpool RUD0800EB installation instructions Water Line Connection, Connect Dishwasher to Electrical Supply