Prepare Dishwasher; Remove Access Panel - Maytag MDB8989SHW Installation Instructions Manual

PREPARE DISHWASHER

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.
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.
8.
Put dishwasher on its back
Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until installed
in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering.
Using 2 or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door
frame, and place the dishwasher on its back.
Do not use the door panel as a worktable without first
covering it with a towel to avoid scratching the door panel.
NOTE: On some models, once the dishwasher is on its back,
pull on the door handle to remove it from the access panel.

REMOVE ACCESS PANEL

– For Plastic Access Panels, go to Step 9
– For Metal Access Panels, go to Step 10
9.
Plastic panel
/
1
4
turn
Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners
turn counterclockwise to unlock them. Remove panel. Do
not remove tech sheet from access panel. Go to Step 11.
10.
Metal panel
Using a / " nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove 2 screws
1
4
attaching access panel to dishwasher. Do not remove tech sheet
from access panel.
/
1
4
11