Drain Requirements; Water Supply Requirements; Electrical Requirements - Whirlpool W10741197 Instructions D'installation

Drain Requirements

■ A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. If drain
hose is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a
maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) that meets all current AHAM/
IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and detergent, and
fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of the dishwasher. See the
"Tools and Parts" section at the front of the guide for part
details and orders.
■ Make sure to connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet
above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm)
minimum above the floor. It is recommended that the drain
hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the
underside of the counter, or be connected to an air gap.
■ Make sure to use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to
house plumbing lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above sub floor or
floor.
■ If required, the air gap should be installed in accordance with
the air gap installation instructions. When you are connecting
the air gap, a rubber hose (not provided) will be needed to
connect to the waste tee or disposer inlet.
■ Use ½" minimum I.D. drain line fittings

Water Supply Requirements

■ A hot water line with 20 to 120 psi (138 to 862 kPa) water
pressure can be verified by a licensed plumber.
■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher.
³⁄₈" O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or flexible
■
braided water supply line. See the "Tools and Parts" section at
the front of the guide for part details and orders.
NOTE: ¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is not recommended.
A 90° elbow with ³⁄₄" hose connection with rubber washer. See
■
the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of the guide for part
details and orders.
■ Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of the water inlet valve.
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Electrical Requirements

Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate
and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
You Must Have:
■ 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
supply.
■ Copper wire only.
■ A maximum of two field wiring supply conductors (12 AWG
largest size) plus one grounding conductor are permitted in
the terminal box.
We Recommend:
■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
■ A separate circuit.
If Connecting Dishwasher With A
Power Cord:
■ Use UL Listed power cord kit marked
for use with dishwasher. See the
"Tools and Parts" section at the front
of the guide for part details and orders.
■ Power cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet, located in the cabinet next to the
dishwasher opening. Outlet must meet all local
codes and ordinances.
If Connecting Dishwasher With Direct Wiring:
■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic
sheathed, copper wire with
grounding wire that meets the
wiring requirements for your home
and local codes and ordinances.
■ Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved metallic strain relief. See the
"Tools and Parts" section at the front of the guide for part
details and orders.