Maytag MDB6100AWB Installation - Manual (Page 4)

Tip: Teflon™ tape wraps clockwise onto threads.
Install a 90° elbow (3/8" N.P.T) fitting into the water valve using Teflon™ tape
or pipe thread compound. The opposite end of the fitting should fit in-coming hot
water supply line. Position the end of the elbow towards the rear of the dishwasher.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT connect a sweat type fitting directly to the water valve
as the required heat will damage the water inlet valve. Do not solder within 6"
(15.2 cm) from the water valve.
CAUTION: With the door open, dishwasher may tip forward if it is not
secure in position to cabinet.
WATER VALVE PREPARATION WATER VALVE PREPARATION
With the door latched, position dishwasher in front of cabinet opening. Insert
drain hose through the opening provided.
Guide dishwasher into the cabinet, pulling drain hose through opening as you
proceed. Make sure drain hose is not kinked.
POSITIONING THE DISHWASHER POSITIONING THE DISHWASHER
Feed
drain
hose.
Tip: You may want to gently lay the dishwasher on it’s back to aid installation
of the water valve fitting.
Tip: Drain hose may have a small amount of water left from factory quality
assurance testing.
IMPORTANT: Never cut the corrugated portion of drain hose. All connections
must be made to rubber portions of drain hose. If cutting of drain hose is required,
do not cut past the 5/8" line.
IMPORTANT: Drain hose may change position even after installation. To insure proper operation, secure hose
to either side of cainet wall, or to either side of tub with hose clip (provided) to assure a 32" drain hose height.
Make certain there are no kinks.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach the drain hose to any connection smaller than 1/2" I.D.
Route the drain hose to achieve a minimum height of 32" from the finished floor. The retainer clip (provided), should be used to secure
the drain hose, to maintain it’s routing at a 32” height.
DRAIN HOSE PREPARATION DRAIN HOSE PREPARATION
IMPORTANT: Routing of the drain hose is most important to insure satisfactory operation. It is not recommended
to extend drain line beyond 7' (2.1 m). However, should this be necessar y, it must always be attached to a line
of larger inside diameter. An accessory drain hose extension kit (#904204) is available through your authorized
dealer. DO NOT route drain hose across the top of the tub, all bends must be gradual to prevent kinking or
collapsing of the hose.
(Side view of dishwasher)
Drain Hose Clip
Multi-flex Drain Hose
Water
Valve
Water Supply
90° Elbow
3/8"
Male NPT
(National Pipe Thread)
3/8" or 1/2"
Compression Fitting
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at
the fuse box or circuit breaker box
before installing dishwasher. Failure
to do so can result in death or
electrical shock
WARNING !
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