Installing The Dishwasher - KitchenAid KUD Series Technical Education

WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
1. Check that the cabinet opening measure-
ments, electrical requirements and water
requirements are met.
2. Prepare the cabinet opening by applying
self-adhesive moisture protection tape to
the dry dust-free underside of the counter-
top.
typical installation
counter top
tape protection tape
1/2" (12.7 mm)
from front of
counter top
3. Turn water supply off.
4. Place cardboard, or other protective cov-
ering, on the floor in front of cabinet open-
ing. Place the dishwasher on the covering.
5. Decide which attaching tabs to use to
secure the dishwasher. The four side at-
taching tabs are recommended.
6. If the countertop material permits, and the
optional top attaching brackets will be
used, install them now.

INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER

moisture
Slide the brackets under the raised tabs.
Using the flat side of the side cutting pliers,
lightly tap the brackets into place. Make
sure the locking tabs on the brackets have
passed completely through the raised tabs
on the dishwasher.
mounting
bracket
7. If you are using the factory-installed power
cable and plug, proceed to the "Power
Supply Cord" section.
If you are direct wiring the dishwasher,
proceed to the "Direct Wiring" section.
POWER SUPPLY CORD
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Do not open dishwasher drawer until
inside cabinet opening.
Doing so can cause serious injury.
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locking tab
raised tab