Prepare Dishwasher

Option 2, No waste disposer - with air gap:

1.Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).

2.Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type clamp. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw- type clamp*.

3.Use a rubber hose connector* with spring- or screw-type clamps* to connect air gap to waste tee.

This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed.

Option 4, No waste disposer - no air gap:

1.Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).

2.Attach drain hose to waste tee with 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.

This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the counter.

Drain hose -

cut here if needed

Drain hose - Manual background cut here if needed

Rubber hose

 

connector

Air gap

 

Screw-type clamp

Spring- or screw-type clamps

Drain trap

4.Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to the front center of opening where drain connection will be made.

Large spring-type clamp

Waste

Drain

tee

 

 

 

hose

 

Drain hose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waste tee

Drain trap

3.Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to the front center of opening where drain connection will be made.

*Parts available from local plumbing supply stores.

Drain hose

Drain hose

*Parts available from local plumbing supply stores.

Prepare Dishwasher

Option 3, Waste disposer - no air gap:

1.Remove the disposer knockout plug. Do not cut end of drain hose.

2.Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large spring-type clamp.

This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the counter.

Large spring-type clamp

Drain hose

Disposer inlet

Drain trap

3.Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to the front center of opening where drain connection will be made.

Drain hose

Helpful Tip: Put cardboard under dishwasher until it is installed in cabinet opening. The cardboard will help avoid damage to floor covering during installation.

1.Using 2 or more people, grasp the sides of dishwasher door frame and put the dishwasher on its back, resting on top of the corner posts.

2.Remove the 2 top screws and the 2 bottom screws attaching access panel and lower panel to dishwasher using a ¹⁄₄" hex socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver.

3.Remove panels and set panels aside on a covered surface.

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Whirlpool W10282559A Prepare Dishwasher, Option 2, No waste disposer - with air gap, Option 3, Waste disposer - no air gap