Maytag MDB8979SEZ - Manual (Page 19)

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Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. Close and
latch the door, and place level against the front panel. Check that
dishwasher is centered from front to back in the opening. If
needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is plumb. Repeat for
other side of dishwasher.
Helpful Tip: Push up on front of dishwasher to raise dishwasher
off the ground to adjust front legs. With some installations, it may
be easier to adjust the front leg using the
³⁄₁₆" hex-head socket or
adjustable wrench.
Place level against top front opening of tub. Check that
dishwasher is level from side-to-side. If dishwasher is not level,
adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is level.
Connect to Water Supply
Be sure rubber washer is properly seated in fitting. Slide the
³⁄₄" fitting of the 90° elbow up to the valve and hand tighten to
avoid cross-threading. Hand tighten until the coupling is tight.
Using pliers, check the tightness of the coupling. An additional
¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ turn may be required to seal the rubber gasket.
NOTE: Do not over tighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
Place paper towel under 90° elbow fitting. Turn on water supply
and check for leaks. If leak occurs, repeat previous step.
NOTE: Do not use Teflon
®† tape with compression fittings.
Connect to Drain
Place towel under drain hose to catch any water in drain hose.
Place the small drain hose clamp onto the small end of the drain
hose. Push the new drain hose into the rubber drain hose
connector up to the drain hose stop.
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.