Whirlpool RUD0800EB Dishwasher User Manual


 
Water Line Connection
Route the water pipe or tubing as shown (see Figure
14), straight forward from the back to the inlet valve.
Pipe or tubing must not be kinked. It must be free of
scales, chips, lubricants, etc. before it is connected to
the inlet valve. Flush the water line before
connecting it to the valve.
If the water valve clogs with foreign material, turn off
the water supply, then remove the four (4) screws at
the inlet end of the valve for access to the filter
screen.
NOTE:
Do not solder too close to the water valve.
Overheating of the valve will damage plastic parts
in the valve.
Use care that no sealer, dirt, or foreign material
can enter valve.
The furnished drain hose must not be used as a
water supply line.
Be sure the dishwasher is placed where the water
valve is protected from freezing temperatures. If
the valve freezes, flooding may occur.
Connect Dishwasher to
Electrical Supply
The appliance MUSTbe permanently grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and local
codes and ordinances.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power at the fuse
circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical
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Remove the junction box cover (see figure 15).
Pull the house wiring in the cabinet area forward
to the junction box. Be sure the electrical cable is
behind the dishwasher motor and rear legs. Use a
UL listed strain relief connector (not included) at
the box.
In the junction box, connect the incoming black
lead to the dishwasher’s black lead with wire nuts
or suitable connectors (not included). Next,
connect the incoming white lead to the
dishwasher’s white lead with wire nuts or suitable
connectors (not included).
Attach grounding wire under head of green
grounding screw and tighten screw.
Replace the junction box cover.
Install accessible
in-line shutoff valve.
Cabinet
Figure 14
Strain Relief Connector
Junction Box
Green Grounding
Wire and Screw
Black Wire to
Black Wire (Hot)
White Wire to White Wire (Neutral)
Junction Box Cover
Figure 15
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