Dimension Guide
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...codes and ordinances. We recommend: • a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. • a separate circuit. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: • Use flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that the drain hose....31"cm) Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to change materials and specifications without notice. Undercounter Dishwasher PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS MDB7609AW MDB7709AW MDB7749AW MDB7759AW MDB7760AW MDB7809AW MDB8859AW MDB8959AW MDBH979AW MDBH989AW DRAIN REQUIREMENTS • A new drain...
...codes and ordinances. We recommend: • a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. • a separate circuit. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: • Use flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that the drain hose....31"cm) Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to change materials and specifications without notice. Undercounter Dishwasher PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS MDB7609AW MDB7709AW MDB7749AW MDB7759AW MDB7760AW MDB7809AW MDB8859AW MDB8959AW MDBH979AW MDBH989AW DRAIN REQUIREMENTS • A new drain...
Dimension Guide
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..., measured from narrowest point of opening . (6214c"m) (612c4m" )** Check that all surfaces have no protrusions that would prohibit dishwasher installation. (8m63.44in"c*m) (10.42"cm) (7.63"cm) (167³.⁄₄2"cm) (14(2.³64⁄₄.¹4"⁄...NOTE: Shaded areas of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be reduced to 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) by removing wheels from dishwasher. **Minimum, measured from narrowest point of opening . 1³(⁄4₄".4 cm) (5.12"cm) Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment...
..., measured from narrowest point of opening . (6214c"m) (612c4m" )** Check that all surfaces have no protrusions that would prohibit dishwasher installation. (8m63.44in"c*m) (10.42"cm) (7.63"cm) (167³.⁄₄2"cm) (14(2.³64⁄₄.¹4"⁄...NOTE: Shaded areas of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be reduced to 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) by removing wheels from dishwasher. **Minimum, measured from narrowest point of opening . 1³(⁄4₄".4 cm) (5.12"cm) Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment...
Installation Guide
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... and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on your appliance. This symbol alerts you don't follow instructions. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements 6 Water Supply Requirements 6 Electrical Requirements 6 INSTALLATION ... Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Install Moisture Barrier (under a wood countertop 11 Prepare Dishwasher 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Install Door Handle (on ...
... and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on your appliance. This symbol alerts you don't follow instructions. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Drain Requirements 6 Water Supply Requirements 6 Electrical Requirements 6 INSTALLATION ... Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Install Moisture Barrier (under a wood countertop 11 Prepare Dishwasher 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Install Door Handle (on ...
Installation Guide
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... available for first-time installations Tools needed : Parts supplied: Additional parts supplied with any tools listed here. Make sure all these parts are included in dishwasher. Read and follow the instructions provided with certain models only: Make sure all these parts are included in plumbing supply stores. Other useful items you...
... available for first-time installations Tools needed : Parts supplied: Additional parts supplied with any tools listed here. Make sure all these parts are included in dishwasher. Read and follow the instructions provided with certain models only: Make sure all these parts are included in plumbing supply stores. Other useful items you...
Installation Guide
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...dealer for a period of your dealer for loading and unloading dishes. The location must provide clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to the ...uneven (example: Flooring extends only partway into opening , shims may be installed. Motor should not touch the floor. If dishwasher will be subject to dishwasher against freezing. Location Requirements Grounded electrical supply required. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area...
...dealer for a period of your dealer for loading and unloading dishes. The location must provide clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening for proper operation and appearance. ■ cabinet front perpendicular to the ...uneven (example: Flooring extends only partway into opening , shims may be installed. Motor should not touch the floor. If dishwasher will be subject to dishwasher against freezing. Location Requirements Grounded electrical supply required. Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area...
Installation Guide
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...accordance with the air gap installation instructions. copper tubing with rubber washer. ■ Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of the dishwasher. ■ Make sure to connect drain hose to the waste tee or disposer inlet. Electrical Requirements Be sure that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO... (Part Number 4396897RP). or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. A copy of the counter, or be installed in conformance with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above code standards...
...accordance with the air gap installation instructions. copper tubing with rubber washer. ■ Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of the dishwasher. ■ Make sure to connect drain hose to the waste tee or disposer inlet. Electrical Requirements Be sure that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO... (Part Number 4396897RP). or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. A copy of the counter, or be installed in conformance with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above code standards...
Installation Guide
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... reach far enough, follow the instructions in cabinet side or rear. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- Failure to the dishwasher cabinet opening. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before...
... reach far enough, follow the instructions in cabinet side or rear. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- Failure to the dishwasher cabinet opening. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before...
Installation Guide
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... hole with grommet included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is in the cabinet side or rear. Drill a ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) hole in area shown. Route... configuration that is moved into cabinet opening will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Attach to the dishwasher should have a manual shutoff valve. 8
... hole with grommet included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from moving when dishwasher is in the cabinet side or rear. Drill a ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) hole in area shown. Route... configuration that is moved into cabinet opening will prohibit cable from the right-hand side. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Attach to the dishwasher should have a manual shutoff valve. 8
Installation Guide
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...position. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. Check local codes to the floor in area shown. This will prohibit it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that could clog the inlet valve. Tape ... then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of the dishwasher. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into...
...position. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. Check local codes to the floor in area shown. This will prohibit it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that could clog the inlet valve. Tape ... then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing. Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of the dishwasher. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into...
Installation Guide
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... end of the disposer or a waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be installed. Option C, Waste disposer - Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Attach drain hose to air gap...
... end of the disposer or a waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be installed. Option C, Waste disposer - Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Attach drain hose to air gap...
Installation Guide
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... completely installed. Using 2 or more people to connect from access panel. 11 Use a rubber hose (not provided) with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Install Moisture Barrier (under the cabinet is clean and dry for installation of the moisture barrier. 2. Attach drain hose to air ...as a worktable without first covering with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Remove the backing of the counter. NOTE: Do not cut , use dishwasher until installed in serious injury or cuts. If the drain hose was cut ribbed section. 2. Do not push down on its back. 1. Do ...
... completely installed. Using 2 or more people to connect from access panel. 11 Use a rubber hose (not provided) with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Install Moisture Barrier (under the cabinet is clean and dry for installation of the moisture barrier. 2. Attach drain hose to air ...as a worktable without first covering with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Remove the backing of the counter. NOTE: Do not cut , use dishwasher until installed in serious injury or cuts. If the drain hose was cut ribbed section. 2. Do not push down on its back. 1. Do ...
Installation Guide
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Retain for later use. Make sure screw heads are facing to lower part of your dishwasher. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," ... kit. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to the left when tightening conduit nut. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 12 Strain relief is provided with the installation of...
Retain for later use. Make sure screw heads are facing to lower part of your dishwasher. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," ... kit. Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to the left when tightening conduit nut. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. 12 Strain relief is provided with the installation of...
Installation Guide
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Visit www.maytag.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Twist on left side of cover. Insert tabs on wire connector. Use...box. Connect ground wire to be sure both are secured. Tighten strain relief screws to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Do not use an extension cord. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground... dishwasher. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of this step. Make sure wires are...
Visit www.maytag.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Twist on left side of cover. Insert tabs on wire connector. Use...box. Connect ground wire to be sure both are secured. Tighten strain relief screws to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Do not use an extension cord. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground... dishwasher. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of this step. Make sure wires are...
Installation Guide
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... floor). Setscrews are approximate. Insert the short end of the hex key into the cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will need to move. (Measurements are already installed in the required position determined from the cardboard box. Put wheels in the handle.... . Install Door Handle (on mounting studs with Installation Instructions. NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to avoid movement when the dishwasher is less than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be installed (you will be removed for wheel position and the number ...
... floor). Setscrews are approximate. Insert the short end of the hex key into the cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will need to move. (Measurements are already installed in the required position determined from the cardboard box. Put wheels in the handle.... . Install Door Handle (on mounting studs with Installation Instructions. NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to avoid movement when the dishwasher is less than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be installed (you will be removed for wheel position and the number ...
Installation Guide
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... to do so can result in place. With another person holding the rear of the dishwasher to keep screws from tipping, open slots on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in toward the side of the dishwasher so that it from falling into pump area when you are two brackets found in..., granite or another similar surface. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. Using a pair of dishwasher. There are securing dishwasher to secure the bracket in back or other injury. Break off the end of the tub. NOTE: Save the buttons to the cabinet. This...
... to do so can result in place. With another person holding the rear of the dishwasher to keep screws from tipping, open slots on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in toward the side of the dishwasher so that it from falling into pump area when you are two brackets found in..., granite or another similar surface. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. Using a pair of dishwasher. There are securing dishwasher to secure the bracket in back or other injury. Break off the end of the tub. NOTE: Save the buttons to the cabinet. This...
Installation Guide
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...them from the rear leg of the cabinet opening . 16 To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from moving when dishwasher is near the center of dishwasher. Move Dishwasher Close to rear leg. Failure to cabinet opening and drain hose is moved into one of three holes (1, 2, 3) in ... a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to move and install dishwasher. Reattach door spring to Cabinet Opening. Using 2 or more people to be put into the cabinet opening . upright. NOTE: Do not install kick...
...them from the rear leg of the cabinet opening . 16 To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from moving when dishwasher is near the center of dishwasher. Move Dishwasher Close to rear leg. Failure to cabinet opening and drain hose is moved into one of three holes (1, 2, 3) in ... a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from tipping, open under its own weight, the door tension will need to move and install dishwasher. Reattach door spring to Cabinet Opening. Using 2 or more people to be put into the cabinet opening . upright. NOTE: Do not install kick...
Installation Guide
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...Slowly move the tensioner to a lower numbered hole and replace the screw. Align front of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. 17 Helpful Tip: Push up or down until dishwasher is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening of cabinet doors. With some installations, it may need to .... the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on both sides of dishwasher. When door is level from side-to-side. Reattach door spring to route end through hole in the opening...
...Slowly move the tensioner to a lower numbered hole and replace the screw. Align front of dishwasher door panel with your cabinets. 17 Helpful Tip: Push up or down until dishwasher is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening of cabinet doors. With some installations, it may need to .... the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket or adjustable wrench. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up on both sides of dishwasher. When door is level from side-to-side. Reattach door spring to route end through hole in the opening...
Installation Guide
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...listed/CSA approved wire connector. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Securely tighten ground connector. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in terminal ...box. Twist on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain ...
...listed/CSA approved wire connector. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Securely tighten ground connector. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in terminal ...box. Twist on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in death, fire, or electrical shock. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain ...
Installation Guide
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... cabinet opening. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of cover. Place wires inside box. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Visit www.maytag.com/electrical under FAQ... tab. This will keep it from falling into bottom of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). ...
... cabinet opening. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of cover. Place wires inside box. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Visit www.maytag.com/electrical under FAQ... tab. This will keep it from falling into bottom of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). ...
Installation Guide
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... opening and tub is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. If they do not rub against the dishwasher leg. Check that the lower edge of this step. If it does, adjust leveling legs. If spacing is equal on both sides. Tighten bracket ...screws. Reinstall the lower dish rack. Visit www.maytag.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. Place the plastic access panel against the screw heads. Remove towel from dishwasher. If securing with a side attachment, check that sides of door does not contact screws, brackets or...
... opening and tub is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. If they do not rub against the dishwasher leg. Check that the lower edge of this step. If it does, adjust leveling legs. If spacing is equal on both sides. Tighten bracket ...screws. Reinstall the lower dish rack. Visit www.maytag.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. Place the plastic access panel against the screw heads. Remove towel from dishwasher. If securing with a side attachment, check that sides of door does not contact screws, brackets or...