Prepare Dishwasher - KitchenAid KUDS30IXBL0 Installation Instructions Manual

Prepare Dishwasher
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.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until installed
in cabinet opemng to avoid damaging floor covering. Do not
use door panel as a work table without first covering with a
towel to avoid scratching the door panel.
Using two or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door
frame and place dishwasher on its back.
Using a 1/4" hex head socket, nut driver or Phillips
screwdriver, remove two screws attaching access panel
and lower panel to dishwasher. Do not remove tech
sheet from access panel.
Apply Teflon ® tape or pipe joint compound to 90 ° elbow
fitting (not provided). Wrap tape around coarse threads
two to four times to prohibit leaks.
Connect 90 ° elbow fitting to water inlet valve. Using a
wrench, tighten elbow until snug, and be sure that it
faces to the rear.
Using a 1/4" hex head socket, nut driver or Phillips
screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Retain for
later use.
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