Whirlpool WDF518SAFB Installation Instructions | Page 2

Compact Tall Tub Dishwasher
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You need to:
• Slowly open dishwasher door while someone grasps the

rear of the dishwasher. Remove shipping materials, drain
hose and lower rack. Close dishwasher door until latched.

• Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

• Install this dishwasher as specified in these instructions.

• Installation should be performed by a qualified service

technician. The dishwasher must be installed to meet all
electrical and plumbing national and local codes and
ordinances.

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.

Do not push down on open door.

Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

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Table of Contents

Dishwasher Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tools and parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Location Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Drain Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Water Supply Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately 
 

You

 can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety 
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

Dishwasher Safety

Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Prepare cabinet opening 
using existing utility hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Prepare cabinet opening 
where there are no existing utility hookups. . . . . . . . . . 7

Prepare dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Make electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connect to water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connect to drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Secure dishwasher in cabinet opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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