Maytag MDB8979SEZ - Manual (Page 11)

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Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knockout plug.
Option D, No Waste Disposer – With Air Gap
Install Optional Moisture Barrier
See the “Tools and Parts” section at the front of the guide for part
details and orders.
1. Make sure the area under the cabinet is clean and dry for
installation of the moisture barrier.
2. Remove the backing of the moisture barrier and apply to
underside of the countertop along the front edge of the
counter.
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 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.
1. Connect rubber end of drain hose to
air gap and cut if needed.
NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section.
2. Attach drain hose to air gap with
large 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).
3. Use a rubber hose (not provided)
with screw-type clamps (not
provided) to connect from waste tee
to air gap.