KitchenAid Undercounter Dishwasher 8564554 Installation Instructions Manual page 13

16. Remove the two screws and the custom panel and
drill two – 3/32" pilot holes 1/2" (13 mm) deep,
where marked.
17. Reattach the custom panel, inner panel and handle
assembly to the door.
18. Reinstall the two upper most screws into the inner
panel. Do not tighten completely. This will hold the
custom panel assembly in place on the door frame.
19. Install the two #8-18 x 1-3/8" screws from the literature
package in the top corners of the door.
20. Align the top edge of the full front panel with the top
edge of the console and secure corner screws.Tighten
the two remaining screws installed in Step 18. Reinstall
and tighten the remaining screws in the inner panel.
1-3/8"
screw
2 screws
Front vented models
If the front of your dishwasher
looks like this, it is designed
for a custom panel.
Model shown – KUDS01D_SP .
All other models require an
accessory option to attach
custom panels.
NOTE: A custom front panel
must weigh no more than 14
pounds (6.3 kg) and must be
made to these dimensions. It is recommended that a
cabinetmaker cut the custom panel because of precise
dimensions needed.
IMPORTANT: Use a moisture resistant sealer on both sides
and all edges of panel to protect from humidity.
NOTE: These dimensions are for frameless custom panel
models with a 4-inch (10.2 cm) console only.
*This dimension is for 4" (10.2 cm) toe kick. If the installation needs a
higher toe kick, adjust the height of the wood panel accordingly. Not
align top edges
recommended for toe kicks greater than 6" (15.2 cm).
1. To install the custom panel, first remove metal front
2. With TORX
3. Hold panel up while removing screws.
NOTE: Some models have four screws per side.
front
vent
4. Lay metal panel on back of custom panel.
5. Align top edge of custom panel with top edge of metal
6. Mark the position of four inner holes on custom panel.
7. Drill four 3/32" holes in custom panel at marked
8. Attach custom panel to metal panel with four #10 x 1/2"
9. Reattach the assembled panels to dishwasher door.
custom panel
dimensions
1/8"
(3.2 mm)
Front View
23-3/8"
(59.4 cm)
panel from door.
®
screwdriver, remove lower three screws
from both sides of inner door.
front panel
3 screws
panel, and center it side to side.
custom panel
metal panel
positions.
wood screws (not supplied). (If the custom panel is less
than 3/4" (1.9 cm) thick where the screws are attached,
shorter screws may be required.)
1/8" (3.2 mm)
Side View
*25-29/32"
(65.8 cm)
front
3/4"
(1.9 cm)
3 screws
4 inner holes
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