Maytag MDB8949SAM Instructions D'installation page 10

IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of the disposer or a
waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least
20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be
installed.
Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of the hose, keep the hose away
from the floor.
Option A, Waste disposer – no air gap
1. Using a hammer and screwdriver,
knock plug into disposer.
2. Use needle-nose pliers to remove
plug.
3. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet
with large blue drain hose clamp
(provided). Use pliers to squeeze
clamp open and move into position.
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Option B, No waste disposer – no air gap
1. Fit rubber end of drain hose to waste
tee and cut if needed.
NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section.
2. Attach rubber end of drain hose to
waste tee with a large blue drain
hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to
squeeze clamp open and move into
position. If the drain hose was cut,
use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-
type clamp (not provided).