Install The Door Handle (On Some Models); Choose Attachment Option - Maytag MDB6709AWW Installation Instructions Manual

3
Built-up Floors — Add
shims as needed
2
"
( 5
c m
)
Install the Door Handle
(on some models)
Install door handle
Mounting
stud
Setscrew (inside of
door handle standoff)
IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this
procedure.
Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing
the setscrews and Allen wrench from the cardboard box.
Start setscrews in handle. Place handle on mounting
studs with the setscrews facing down. Push the door
handle tightly against the door. Insert the short end of the
Allen wrench into the setscrews. Tighten the setscrews
turn past snug.

Choose Attachment Option

Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Using two or more people, stand the dishwasher up.
IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be secured to the
cabinet. There are two brackets, found in the parts bag.
Attach the brackets to the top of the dishwasher if the
countertop if it is wood, laminate or another similar
surface. If your countertop is marble, granite or another
hard surface, install using Option Number 2.
Mounting stud
Handle
Allen wrench
Option 1, Countertop attachment
1. Remove the brackets from the package and place in
the open slots on the left and right-hand top of the
dishwasher collar as shown.
Install mounting bracket
Tabs must point to the right
2. Insert the bracket into the slot on the collar. Using a
pair of pliers, bend the tab down to secure the
bracket in place. Repeat this step for the other side.
Bend tab - top mount
NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be done
later.
Option 2, Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub Side
Attachment
(for marble, granite or other hard surface countertops)
1. Remove the brackets from the parts package.
2. Break off the end of the bracket along the scored line.
Score line
Score
line
3. With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it
from tipping, open dishwasher door, and place towel
over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher.
This will stop screws from falling into pump area when
securing dishwasher to cabinet.
4. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the tub.
NOTE: Save the buttons to cover the holes after
dishwasher is installed.
Install plastic button
Plastic
button
5. Push bracket into slot on the side of dishwasher, and
bend tab in toward the side of the dishwasher so that it
keeps the bracket in place.
NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be done
later.
Bend tab - side mount
Bend
tabs