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Water Supply Requirements; Electrical Requirements; Installation - Whirlpool WDT750SAKW Owner's Manual

Plastic tub dishwasher
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� Make sure to use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to
house plumbing lower than 20" (508 mm) above subfloor 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 1/2" (12.7 mm) minimum I.D. drain line fittings.

Water Supply Requirements

� This dishwasher has a water heating feature and also requires
a connection to a hot water supply line.
� 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" (9.5 mm) O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or
flexible braided water supply line
NOTE: 1/2" (12.7 mm) minimum plastic tubing is not
recommended.
� A 90° elbow with 3/4" (19 mm) hose connection with rubber
washer
� Do not solder within 6" (152 mm) of the water inlet valve.
� If installed in new construction, make sure the house water
supply lines have been flushed prior to connecting the
dishwasher to remove any debris that may exist in the supply
line.
NOTE: If replacing an existing dishwasher, it is recommended to
install a new water line and drain hose (supplied) with the new
dishwasher.

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.
For a fee, 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 V, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 A or 20 A, fused electrical supply.
� Copper wire only.
� A maximum of 2 field wiring supply conductors (12 AWG
largest size) plus 1 grounding conductor are permitted in the
terminal box.
We Recommend:
� A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
� A separate circuit.
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If Connecting Dishwasher with a Power Cord:
� Use a UL-listed power cord kit
marked for use with dishwasher. See
the "Tools and Parts" section for part
details.
� Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
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.

INSTALLATION

WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
You Need To:
� Slowly open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear
of the dishwasher. Remove shipping materials and drain hose.
Close dishwasher door until latched.
NOTE: Each dishwasher is tested at the factory and may contain
some residual water in the tub as a result of the test.
� Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
� Install this dishwasher as specified in these instructions.
� Installation should be performed by a qualified
service technician.
� The dishwasher must be installed to meet all electrical
and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances.
� Care shall be exercised when the appliance is installed
or removed to reduce the likelihood of damage to the
power cord.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to
persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is
completely enclosed at the time of installation.

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