Water hookup, Making the electrical connections, Finalizing the installation – Maytag MDB6100AWB Installation User Manual
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Connect water supply line to water valve. Minimum 3/8" O.D. copper tubing or equivalent.
SHUTOFF VALVE: Install a hand shutoff valve in the water supply line in an accessible location, such as under the sink. The shutoff is optional,
but recommended and may be required by local codes. Connections are preferable located toward the left side of dishwasher. Care should be taken
to route plumbing away from motor. DO NOT make these connections until the dishwasher is in position.
Care should be taken to protect dishwasher and water lines leading to dishwasher from freezing. Damage from freezing is not covered by the
warranty.
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WATER HOOKUP
WATER HOOKUP
CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING CODES FOR APPROVED PLUMBING
PROCEDURES AND ACCESSORIES.ALL PLUMBING SHOULD BE DONE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL CODES.
SEE THE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION
MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Strain Relief
WARNING: Verify power to dishwasher is off at source.
Tip: To check for secure wire nut connection, gently tug on wire nut. If
wire nut comes off, repeat step 3.
Remove terminal box cover.
In order to secure the power supply cable, a UL listed strain relief must be used to secure
the power supply to the back of terminal box. Secure the strain relief to the terminal box.
Strip approximately 3/8" (.09 cm) of insulation from incoming power supply wires. Connect
these wires to the wires from the dishwasher wire harness located in the terminal box.
Connect wires using the apprpriate size wire nuts, twisting and tightening securely over
the wire connections. Connect white to white and black to black.
Attach external ground wire behind washer of green grounding screw. If an external
groundwire is used, insert the wire through the cable clamp and attach behind washer
of the green grounding screw. Attach the other end of external ground wire to a suitable
external ground. If a question arises, refer to your local
electrical codes.
Replace the terminal box cover.
Ground Screw
Black to Black
White
to White
FINALIZING THE INSTALLATION
FINALIZING THE INSTALLATION
Turn water supply on and check connections for leaks.
Turn power supply on.
Re-install Acess and Toe panels removed in step 2.
Run dishwasher through Rinse and Hold or equivalent cycle.
Check drain hose connection for leak.
Terminal Box
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