Whirlpool RUD0800EB installation instructions Water, Electrical Power Supply

Water

Determine where you will connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply. Review Figure 8 on page 7 and note the location of the water valve. Incoming water temperature should be approximately 140°F (60°C). Water temperature limits are 120°F minimum and 160°F maximum (49°C - 71 “C).

The dishwasher water inlet valve has a %” National Pipe Thread female fitting. Determine h,ow much copper tubing will be required. Copper tubing must have a minimum outside diameter of 3/err.High-pressure rated plastic tubing with a minimum inner diameter of l/4” may be used where local plumbing codes permit.

It is recommended that a shut-off valve be installed outside the dishwasher cabinet. Water pressure should be between 15 and 120 PSI (pound per square inch).

Cut the water access hole in the shaded area as shown in Figure 1 on page 4. Complete the plumbing rough-in before putting the dishwasher into place.

NOTE: The furnished drain hose must not be used as a water supply line. Do not use a rubber garden hose for water supply line. Either one of these hoses will burst.

Electrical Power Supply

The dishwasher operates on a 120VAC 60Hz fused electrical supply. Provide a separate circuit with a fuse or circuit breaker rated for at least 15 amps, 20 amps if connected with disposer, but not more than 20 amps.

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Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to do so can result in death, or electrical shock.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal fixture or to a permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. Do not connect the dishwasher to the electrical supply until the appliance is permanently grounded. Grounding must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.

NOTE: This unit is provided with stranded copper wire with zinc coating to prevent corrosion. Connect with copper wire only.

Determine where you will connect to the electrical supply. Note the location of the electrical junction box in Figure 8 on page 7. Cut the access hole in the shaded area shown in Figure 1 on page 4. Pull electrical cable through into the cabinet area through the access hole.

After the dishwasher has been positioned inside the cabinet, the electrical connections can be made.