Dimension Guide
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...Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation our products, we reserve the right to the dishwasher opening. Undercounter Dishwasher PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS MDB7609AW MDB7709AW MDB7749AW MDB7759AW MDB7760AW MDB7809AW MDB8859AW MDB8959AW MDBH979AW MDBH989AW DRAIN REQUIREMENTS • A new drain... hose is resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of the dishwasher. • Make sure to connect drain hose to an air gap. We recommend: • a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ...
...Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation our products, we reserve the right to the dishwasher opening. Undercounter Dishwasher PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS MDB7609AW MDB7709AW MDB7749AW MDB7759AW MDB7760AW MDB7809AW MDB8859AW MDB8959AW MDBH979AW MDBH989AW DRAIN REQUIREMENTS • A new drain... hose is resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of the dishwasher. • Make sure to connect drain hose to an air gap. We recommend: • a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ...
Dimension Guide
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... point on the underside of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be reduced to change without notice. Page 2 of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. Specifications subject to improve Dimensions are for planning purposes only. 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 countertop. Instructions packed with product. For complete details, see Installation our products, we reserve ...
... point on the underside of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be reduced to change without notice. Page 2 of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. Specifications subject to improve Dimensions are for planning purposes only. 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 countertop. Instructions packed with product. For complete details, see Installation our products, we reserve ...
Installation Guide
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... ■ Slowly open door. Do not push down on your appliance. You Need to meet all safety messages. 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 INSTRUCTIONS... 7 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 some ...
... ■ Slowly open door. Do not push down on your appliance. You Need to meet all safety messages. 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 INSTRUCTIONS... 7 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 some ...
Installation Guide
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Check local codes. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. See "Electrical Requirements" section. It is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for first-time installations Tools needed : Parts supplied: Additional parts supplied with any tools listed here. Other useful items ...
Check local codes. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. See "Electrical Requirements" section. It is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for first-time installations Tools needed : Parts supplied: Additional parts supplied with any tools listed here. Other useful items ...
Installation Guide
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... not touch the floor. Damage from freezing is available from your dealer for installing your dishwasher at rear of your dealer for loading and unloading dishes. Check location where dishwasher will be securely attached to water, electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for installing... a period of time or in a location where it winterized by the warranty. 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 floor. ■...
... not touch the floor. Damage from freezing is available from your dealer for installing your dishwasher at rear of your dealer for loading and unloading dishes. Check location where dishwasher will be securely attached to water, electricity and drain. ■ convenient access for installing... a period of time or in a location where it winterized by the warranty. 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 floor. ■...
Installation Guide
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...be needed to connect to the waste tee or disposer inlet. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with rubber washer. ■ Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm... lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above code standards can be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. drain line fittings. ■ If required, the air gap should be installed in conformance with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part...
...be needed to connect to the waste tee or disposer inlet. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. ■ Copper wire only. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with rubber washer. ■ Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm... lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above code standards can be verified by a licensed plumber. ■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher O.D. drain line fittings. ■ If required, the air gap should be installed in conformance with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line (Part...
Installation Guide
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Failure to the "Install Drain Hose" section. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to do ... Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet next to the dishwasher cabinet opening. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare 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 installing dishwasher. Failure to the "Install Drain Hose" section. If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to do ... Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet next to the dishwasher cabinet opening. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening-
Installation Guide
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... kit. The water line to the hot water line using a connection configuration that is moved into cabinet opening ). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening will prohibit cable from power supply through the left side of copper tubing... cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Route cable from moving when dishwasher is in the cabinet side or rear. Attach to the...
... kit. The water line to the hot water line using a connection configuration that is moved into cabinet opening ). Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening will prohibit cable from power supply through the left side of copper tubing... cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with grommet (Part Number 302797 not provided). Route cable from moving when dishwasher is in the cabinet side or rear. Attach to the...
Installation Guide
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...with compression fittings. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the 90° elbow fitting as far as it will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is a registered trademark of E.I. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that the ³⁄₄" connection is... fitting to the water supply line prior to installing the unit into the cabinet opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of the dishwasher. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 9 Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet to the front center...
...with compression fittings. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the 90° elbow fitting as far as it will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is a registered trademark of E.I. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that the ³⁄₄" connection is... fitting to the water supply line prior to installing the unit into the cabinet opening to connect it to the dishwasher inlet on the front left side of the dishwasher. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 9 Slowly route water supply line through hole in cabinet to the front center...
Installation Guide
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... vibration 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. Attach drain hose to waste tee with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Option A, Waste disposer -
... vibration 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. Attach drain hose to waste tee with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Option A, Waste disposer -
Installation Guide
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...) with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under a wood countertop) Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Remove the backing of the counter. with a towel to do so can...back or other injury. Remove panel. NOTE: Do not cut , use door panel as a worktable without first covering with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Failure to avoid scratching the door panel. Option D, No waste disposer - Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners...
...) with large silver drain hose clamp (provided). Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under a wood countertop) Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Remove the backing of the counter. with a towel to do so can...back or other injury. Remove panel. NOTE: Do not cut , use door panel as a worktable without first covering with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Failure to avoid scratching the door panel. Option D, No waste disposer - Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners...
Installation Guide
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... 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 lower part of your dishwasher. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to the left when tightening conduit nut. Retain for later use. Pull cord...
... 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 lower part of your dishwasher. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to the left when tightening conduit nut. Retain for later use. Pull cord...
Installation Guide
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Visit www.maytag.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Twist on wires to be sure both are secured. Gently tug on wire connector. Tighten strain relief screws to secure ... left side of this step. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. If needed, see website for animated representation of cover. Place wires inside box. Make sure wires are not pinched. Remove the green grounding screw...
Visit www.maytag.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Twist on wires to be sure both are secured. Gently tug on wire connector. Tighten strain relief screws to secure ... left side of this step. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. If needed, see website for animated representation of cover. Place wires inside box. Make sure wires are not pinched. Remove the green grounding screw...
Installation Guide
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.... Retain hex key with the setscrews facing down. Put wheels in the required position determined from the cardboard box. Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for additional clearance. Wheels and legs are preset at the factory for example, the kitchen floor tile does not...Tighten the setscrews ¹⁄₄ turn past snug. Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will be more difficult to move. (Measurements are approximate. Built-up to 34" (86.4 cm) below the...
.... Retain hex key with the setscrews facing down. Put wheels in the required position determined from the cardboard box. Refer to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for additional clearance. Wheels and legs are preset at the factory for example, the kitchen floor tile does not...Tighten the setscrews ¹⁄₄ turn past snug. Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will be more difficult to move. (Measurements are approximate. Built-up to 34" (86.4 cm) below the...
Installation Guide
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...in place. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Using 2 or more people to cabinet. This will be done later. If your countertop is marble, granite or another person...package. NOTE: Save the buttons to the cabinet. Repeat this step for the other side of the dishwasher collar as shown. Repeat this step for the other side. IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be done later. 15 Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, ...
...in place. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the bracket along the scored line. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Using 2 or more people to cabinet. This will be done later. If your countertop is marble, granite or another person...package. NOTE: Save the buttons to the cabinet. Repeat this step for the other side of the dishwasher collar as shown. Repeat this step for the other side. IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be done later. 15 Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, ...
Installation Guide
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... need to a higher number hole and replace the screw. With another person holding the dishwasher to move and install dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of dishwasher should be secured at the edges of dishwasher. NOTE: Tensioners on the front of the cabinet opening . NOTE: Do not push ...water line is on the left side of opening . 16 To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the tensioner. Tilt dishwasher backward on the console. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the locations shown to do so can be adjusted. Using a...
... need to a higher number hole and replace the screw. With another person holding the dishwasher to move and install dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of dishwasher should be secured at the edges of dishwasher. NOTE: Tensioners on the front of the cabinet opening . NOTE: Do not push ...water line is on the left side of opening . 16 To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the tensioner. Tilt dishwasher backward on the console. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the locations shown to do so can be adjusted. Using a...
Installation Guide
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... power cord, make sure to route end through hole in the opening of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to adjust front legs. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening . Slowly move the tensioner to back in cutout... wrench. Close and latch the door, and place level against the floor. Place level against top front opening . Check that dishwasher is plumb. If dishwasher is level from under dishwasher. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between...
... power cord, make sure to route end through hole in the opening of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to adjust front legs. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening . Slowly move the tensioner to back in cutout... wrench. Close and latch the door, and place level against the floor. Place level against top front opening . Check that dishwasher is plumb. If dishwasher is level from under dishwasher. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between...
Installation Guide
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... wire into a U-shaped hook. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to "Secure Dishwasher in death, fire, or electrical shock. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in type strain relief. Owner must purchase a ⁷...Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Securely tighten ground connector. Twist on wires to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Option B, Direct Wire: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain...
... wire into a U-shaped hook. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to "Secure Dishwasher in death, fire, or electrical shock. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in type strain relief. Owner must purchase a ⁷...Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Securely tighten ground connector. Twist on wires to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Option B, Direct Wire: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain...
Installation Guide
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...of this step. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Visit www.maytag.com/electrical under FAQ tab. The dishwasher must be secured to keep screws from shifting when door is still level front-to-back and side-to countertop...., #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included...
...of this step. Use ¹⁄₄" nut driver and previously removed screw to secure cable. Visit www.maytag.com/electrical under FAQ tab. The dishwasher must be secured to keep screws from shifting when door is still level front-to-back and side-to countertop...., #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). Secure Dishwasher in cabinet opening. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included...
Installation Guide
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...of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Visit www.maytag.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. Complete Installation Open door and check that the lower... edge of door do , dishwasher must be re-centered. When dishwasher is properly centered, replace plastic buttons. Remove towel from dishwasher. Place the plastic access panel ...
...of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. Check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Visit www.maytag.com/anchoring under FAQ tab. Complete Installation Open door and check that the lower... edge of door do , dishwasher must be re-centered. When dishwasher is properly centered, replace plastic buttons. Remove towel from dishwasher. Place the plastic access panel ...