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IMPORTANT: 

The drain hose connection 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.

Helpful Tip: 

To reduce vibration of the hose, keep the hose away 

from the floor.

Option A, Waste disposer – no air gap

Option B, No waste disposer – no air gap

Option C, Waste disposer – with air gap

1.

Using a hammer and screwdriver, 
knock plug into disposer.

2.

Use needle-nose pliers to remove 
plug.

3.

Attach drain hose to disposer inlet 
with large blue drain hose clamp 
(provided). Use pliers to squeeze 
clamp open and move into position.

1.

Fit rubber end of drain hose to waste 
tee and cut if needed. 

NOTE: 

Do not cut ribbed section.

2.

Attach rubber end of drain hose to 
waste tee with a large blue drain 
hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to 
squeeze clamp open and move into 
position. If the drain hose was cut, 
use a 1

¹⁄₂

" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-

type clamp (not provided).

1.

Using a hammer and screwdriver, 
knock plug into disposer.

2.

Use needle-nose pliers to remove 
plug.

3.

Connect rubber end of drain hose to 
air gap and cut if needed. 

NOTE:

 Do not cut ribbed section.

4.

Attach drain hose to air gap with 
large blue drain hose clamp 
(provided). Use pliers to squeeze 
clamp open and move into position. 
If the drain hose was cut, use a 1

¹⁄₂

to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp 
(not provided).

5.

Use a rubber hose (not provided) 
with screw-type clamps (not 
provided) to connect from air gap to 
disposer inlet.

Summary of Contents for MDB8959SBBK Jetclean Plus

Page 1: ...NSTRUCTIONS UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER STAINLESS STEEL TUB MODELS INSTRUCTIONS D INSTALLATION LAVE VAISSELLE SOUS PLAN DE TRAVAIL MOD LES DE CUVE D ACIER INOXYDABLE Table of Contents 2 Table des mati res...

Page 2: ...ce technician The dishwasher must be installed to meet all electrical and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances Care shall be exercised when the appliance is installed or removed to reduce...

Page 3: ...ful items you may need Parts supplied Make sure all these parts are included in the literature package Parts needed Other parts you may also need NOTE Parts available for purchase in plumbing supply s...

Page 4: ...ide easy access to water electricity and drain convenient access for loading and unloading dishes Corner locations require a 2 5 1 cm minimum clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the...

Page 5: ...5...

Page 6: ...9 C water at dishwasher O D copper tubing with compression fitting or flexible braided water supply line Part Number 4396897RP NOTE minimum plastic tubing is not recommended A 90 elbow with hose conne...

Page 7: ...repare Cabinet Opening New 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 openi...

Page 8: ...and the hole until smooth Metal cabinet Cover hole with grommet Part Number 302797 not provided Route cable from power supply through cabinet hole cable must extend to the right front side of cabinet...

Page 9: ...off valve to ON position Flush water into a shallow pan until clear to get rid of particles that could clog the inlet valve Turn shutoff valve to OFF position Route water line and tape it to the floor...

Page 10: ...nd of drain hose to waste tee and cut if needed NOTE Do not cut ribbed section 2 Attach rubber end of drain hose to waste tee with a large blue drain hose clamp provided Use pliers to squeeze clamp op...

Page 11: ...ose to air gap and cut if needed NOTE Do not cut ribbed section 2 Attach drain hose to air gap with large blue drain hose clamp provided Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position If the...

Page 12: ...e plastic fasteners turn counterclockwise to unlock them Remove panel Do not remove tech sheet from access panel Using a hex head socket nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver remove terminal box cover Re...

Page 13: ...dishwasher wiring Remove the ground connector screw and place through the ring terminal of the green ground wire Reattach and tighten the ground connector screw NOTE Do not pre twist stranded wire Twi...

Page 14: ...e height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed you will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point...

Page 15: ...TANT The dishwasher must be secured to the cabinet There are two brackets found in the parts bag Attach the brackets using Option Number 1 if the countertop is wood laminate or another similar surface...

Page 16: ...e Repeat this step for the other side of the dishwasher NOTE Do not attach the dishwasher This will be done later Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening NOTE Do not install kick plate until instruct...

Page 17: ...ens by itself move the tensioner to a lower numbered hole and replace the screw Reattach door spring to rear leg NOTE Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be secured at same holes IMPORTANT I...

Page 18: ...her is level Close the dishwasher door Connect to Water Supply Copper tubing only Slide nut then ferrule about 1 2 5 cm onto copper tubing NOTE To avoid vibration during operation route the water supp...

Page 19: ...leaks If leak occurs repeat previous step If needed see website for animated representation of this step Visit www maytag com watersupply under FAQ tab Connect to Drain Place towel under drain hose to...

Page 20: ...Approved twist on wire connectors not included rated to connect your household wiring to 16 gauge dishwasher wiring Form bare ground wire into a U shaped hook Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around g...

Page 21: ...Make sure wires are tucked inside box Close cover ensuring wires are not pinched Use nut driver or Torx T20 screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cover Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Openin...

Page 22: ...secured to keep it from shifting when door is opened Check that top of door does not contact screws brackets or countertop If it does adjust leveling legs Open door and check that space between dishwa...

Page 23: ...lace The fasteners slot will be straight up and down when properly locked Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher t...

Page 24: ...w dishwasher will average 2 3 hours per load but use nearly 40 less energy than older models Designed with a low wattage low energy consumption motor your dishwasher washes longer to ensure exceptiona...

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