Drain Requirements; Electrical Requirements; Water Supply Requirements - Whirlpool WDTA50SAK Manual De Instrucciones

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. If drain
■
hose is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a maximum
length of 12 ft (3.7 m) that meets all current AHAM/ IAPMO test
standards, is resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the
1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of the dishwasher.
NOTE: Do not connect multiple drain hoses together.
Make sure to connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet
■
above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum
above the floor. It is recommended that the drain hose either be
looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the counter
or be connected to an air gap.
Make sure to use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to
■
house plumbing lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above subfloor or
floor.
Use of air gap
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" (1.3 cm) 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 psi to 120 psi (138 kPa to 862 kPa)
■
water pressure can be verified by a licensed plumber.
120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher.
■
3/8" (0.95 cm) O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or
■
flexible braided water supply line.
NOTE: 1/2" (1.3 cm) minimum plastic tubing is not
recommended.
A 90° elbow with 3/4" (0.95 cm) hose connection with rubber
■
washer.
Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) 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

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
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.
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.
■
Circuit Requirements:
The dishwasher may be installed on the same circuit as a
■
garbage disposal providing that the branch circuit cannot
exceed rated circuit load and must comply with all governing
codes and regulations such as but not limited to National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition.
No electrical connections other than the dishwasher power
■
and ground connections can be made inside of the dishwasher
terminal box.
If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord:
Use UL Listed power cord kit marked for use with
■
dishwasher.
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.
4