Connect to water supply

3.Connect the wires as follows using twist-on connectors sized to connect power supply cord to 16-gauge dishwasher wire:

4.Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector and under the washer.

5.Securely tighten ground connector.

Ground wire Washer Ground connector

Ground wire

6. Tighten clamp connector or

Screws

conduit connector screws.

 

7.Reinstall terminal box cover with

wires inside terminal box.

The cover must be outside the box on the left side.

8.Make sure no wires are pinched by cover.

9.Do not plug the dishwasher cord into the outlet until instructed to do so.

10.Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub.

Connect to water supply

1.Tighten 90° elbow fitting to valve.

Be sure rubber washer is properly seated in fitting. Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting up to the valve and hand tighten to avoid unintentional cross-threading. Hand tighten until the coupling is tight. Using pliers, check the tightness of the coupling. An additional ¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ turn may be required to seal the rubber gasket.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

2.Check for leaks.

Place paper towel under 90° elbow fitting. Turn on water supply and check for leaks. If leak occurs, repeat previous step.

Connect to drain

1.To help minimize vibration, route drain hose to avoid contact with motor, door springs, water line, cabinet, flooring or the edge of the hole where it passes through the cabinet.

2.Place shallow pan under end of drain hose connector. Pan will collect any water in drain hose.

3.Remove the drain hose connector cap.

4.Put the drain hose clamp onto the drain hose connector.

Hose clamp Connect to drain

Drain hose Manual background

Located near back

Hose clamp

Manual background Do not remove Drain hose

Located near front

NOTE: Depending on the model, the drain connector may be located near the back or front of the dishwasher. For either location, connect the drain hose to the drain hose connector as follows:

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Whirlpool W10282559A installation instructions Connect to water supply, Connect to drain