Installation guide

Hose clamp final position
Black drain hose
connector
After hose is connected, remove towel.
If needed, see website for animated representation of
this step. Visit www.whirlpool.com/drain under FAQ tab.
Connection
NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier,
proceed to “Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening”
section.
Option B, Direct Wire:
iT Direct Wire—Route cable
into terminal box
Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor
or lower part of dishwasher tub. Pull cable through UL
Listed or CSA Approved strain relief in terminal box.
Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Owner
must purchase a %" screw-in type strain relief.
Select UL Listed or CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors
(not included) rated to connect your household wiring to
16-gauge dishwasher wiring.
18
AWARNING
°
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground connector
in terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Direct Wire—Connect
ground wire
A
N
Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Wrap
ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector
screw and under the washer. Securely tighten ground
connector.
Direct Wire—Connect
remaining wires
AE ES
S IS
NOTE: Twist on UL Listed or CSA Approved wire
connector. Gently tug on wires to be sure both are
secured.
Connect wires black to black and white to white, using
UL Listed or CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors
(not included).