KitchenAid KUDC10FXSS Installation Instructions Manual page 18

1 Move dishwasher close to
cabinet opening
IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of utilities.
Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of the
door panel. Tilt dishwasher backward on wheels and
move dishwasher close to cabinet opening.
NOTE: Do not push on the front of the panel or on the
console. Panel or console may dent.
Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the
locations shown to prohibit them from moving when
dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening.
2
Check water and drain
hose position
Check that water line is on the left side of opening and
drain hose is near the center of the cabinet opening.
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Water
line
Direct wire
only
Drain
hose
Cable
Open and close door
3
With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it
from tipping, open and close the door a few times. If the
door closes or falls open under its own weight, the door
tension will need to be adjusted.
4
Closes too quickly—
Decrease spring tension
Tensioner
Screw
To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring
from the rear leg of dishwasher.
Using a " nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw
from the tensioner.
The screw can be put into one of 3 holes
front leg of dishwasher. If the door closes by itself, move
the tensioner to a lower-numbered hole and replace
screw. Reattach door spring to rear leg.
NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be
secured at same holes.
5
Door falls open—
Increase spring tension
When door is unlatched, if door opens by itself, move
the tensioner to a higher-numbered hole and replace the
screw. Reattach door spring to rear leg.
NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should
be secured at same holes.
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