Whirlpool GU3600XTV, Installation Instructions Manual

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Prepare cabinet opening where there
are no existing utility hookups
Electrical connection
Option1, Direct wire method:
Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you
route wire into the cabinet opening from the right side.
1. Drill a 3/4" (1.9 cm)
hole in right-hand
cabinet side, rear or
floor. Preferred and
optional locations are
shown.
2. Wood cabinet: Sand
hole until smooth.
Metal cabinet: Cover
hole with grommet, not provided.
3. Run wire into house wiring junction box.
4. Install a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified clamp connector
(strain relief) for flexible-type wire. If installing conduit,
attach a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector to
the junction box.
5. Run other end of wire
through cabinet hole.
Cable must extend to the
right front of cabinet
opening.
preferred
locations optional
locations
Option 3, Waste disposer – no air gap:
1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Do not cut end of
drain hose.
2. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large spring-
type clamp.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher
will be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose
be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of
the counter.
3. Insert drain hose
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening where
drain connection will be
made.
drain hose
large spring-type
clamp
disposer
inlet
drain trap
Option 4, No waste disposer – no air gap:
1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed
section).
2. Attach drain hose to waste tee with 1-1/2" to 2"
(3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher
will be installed. It is recommended that the drain hose
be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of
the counter.
3. Insert drain hose
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening where
drain connection will be
made.
* Parts available from local plumbing supply stores
drain
hose
waste
tee
drain trap
screw-type clamp
drain hose –
cut here if needed
Option 2, No waste disposer – with air gap:
1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed
section).
2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type
clamp. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1-1/2" to 2"
(3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*.
3. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screw-
type clamps* to connect air gap to waste tee.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at
least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher
will be installed.
4. Insert drain hose
through hole cut in
cabinet to the front
center of opening where
drain connection will be
made.
* Parts available from local plumbing supply stores
drain hose –
cut here if needed
drain
hose
large
spring-type
clamp
air gap
rubber hose
connector
spring or
screw-type
clamps
waste
tee
drain trap
drain hose
drain hose
drain hose