Whirlpool WDT975SAHV Installation Instructions | Page 9

Smart Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub
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PREPARE CABINET OPENING – 

NEW UTILITIES

NOTE: Refer to the “Product and Cabinet Opening  

Dimensions” section for the correct hole placement and 

dimensions of the shaded area.

Drill a 11/2" (38 mm) drain hose hole in the side or rear of  

cabinet, depending on location of drain hose routing and  

drain hose connection location.

Drill a 1/2" (12.7 mm) water supply hose hole in the side or  

rear of cabinet, depending on location of water supply  

routing and connection location

Drill a 11/2" (38 mm) electrical conduit hole in the right-hand  

side or rear of cabinet.

WARNING

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.

Electrical Shock Hazard

1.  Disconnect power

Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit 

breaker box before installing dishwasher.

2.  Shut off water supply

Shut off the water supply to the dishwasher.

3.  Drill hole locations -  

new construction

Preferred 

location

Optional 

location

11/2" 

(38 mm)

1

/2" 

(12.7 mm)

Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth.

Metal cabinet: Cover edges of hole with grommet included 

with power cord kit. See the “Tools and Parts” section at 

the front of the guide for part details.

Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route 

the cable into the cabinet opening from the right-hand side.
INSTALL OPTIONAL MOISTURE BARRIER –
RECOMMENDED FOR WOOD COUNTERTOPS

See the “Tools and Parts” section at the front of the guide for 

part details and orders. Make sure the area under the cabinet 

is clean and dry for installation of the moisture barrier. Remove 

the backing of the moisture barrier, and apply to underside of 

the countertop along the front edge of the counter.

NOTE: Install wood shims if side anchoring and the gap  

between the sides of the cabinet and sides of the dishwasher  

are greater than 1/2" (12.7 mm) on each side or are greater than  

the length of the side anchor screws.

4.  Sand holes smooth

Metal 

cabinet

Wood 

cabinet

Moisture barrier/wood shims

Moisture 

barrier

Install 

wood 

shims

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