Whirlpool 408 - Manual (Page 4)

w ■ Remove the 4 screws attaching
access panel and toe panel to dish­
washer using a 1/4' hex socket, nut
driver or Phillips screwdriver. Remove
access panel and toe panel.
w ■ Measure height of cabinet
opening from the front edge of the
underside of cabinet opening to floor.
Check chart for that height opening.
Put the wheels in the required position.
The dishwasher should be installed as
level as possible from front to back.
Loosen and then turn front levelers the
number of times indicated in the chart.
Min.
Cutout
Height
Wheel
Position
(See
Illustration)
Number
Of Turns
To Adjust
Levelers
34" 1 9
34-1/18" 2 6
34-5/16" 3 3
34-1/2" 4 0
For additional height:
1. Add shims under the wheels.
2. Turn front levelers (each turn Is approximately
1/16' In height).
You may have this type drain
connector...
/ ■ Put spring-type drain hose clamp
over connector. Push drain hose onto
connector. Use pliers to open clamp and
slide clamp over drain hose and con­
nector. Check that drain hose is secure.
If screw-type clamp is used instead of
spring-type clamp, use a 5/16' nut driver
to tighten drain hose securely to
connector.
To minimize noise and vibration, route
drain hose to avoid contact with door
springs, motor, water line, cabinet or
flooring. Do Not run drain hose over top
of tub.
A
caution
Floor Damage
Tilt dishwasher backwards on wheels
when moving across floor.
Failure to do so may cause damage
to floor covering.
dishwasher into place, sliding drain hose
through hole cut in cabinet opening.
Do not pinch power supply cord or kink
power supply cable between
dishwasher and cabinet.
Check that front leveling legs are firmly
against the floor. Align dishwasher door
with cabinet doors, so that spacing is
the same on both sides.
0
W ■ Connect drain hose to an air gap
or waste tee using one of the
recommended or alternate methods.
Cut hos« connector to fit, If needed.
/
If connecting drain hose to an air gap
or waste tee, cut end of drain hose as
shown.
Secure drain hose with screw-type or
spring-type hose clamp (clamp type
varies with models).
Do Not cut drain hose when connecting
to a 7/8' disposer connector.
Knock out
plug from disposer inlet.
Secure drain
hose with hose clamp provided.
DO NOT cut ribbed section to shorten
drain hose.
Numbers
correspond
to steps.
5
.
19
.
Recommended drain hose
connection methods:
Drain hose to air gap to waste tee.
air-gap kit (Part
No. 300096)
Cut hose
connector
to fit.
20' minimum
clearance to
floor
Entry must be
above trap.
Drain hose to air gap to disposer.
Install air gap according to kit instructions.
If other brands of air gaps are used, they
should be checked to make sure they
allow for the same air flow.
Connect the air gap to a waste tee' or
disposer using a rubber connector'.
Most disposers have 7/8" connectors or
special connectors are available at
plumbing supply houses. Be^
sure to remove the ^
disposer plug before
disposer' connecting the /
inlet plug
drain hose. You
may need to
remove disposer
from sink to remove'
the plug.
Drain hose
Shi
insic >.
Panel C