Fastening the Dishwasher to the Cabinet Replacing the Toe Kick Brackets Installing the Toe Kick Changing the Standard Front Panels Fitting a Semi-integrated Custom Door Panel on Model D1976CSTM Fitting the D1796FI and D1996FI Custom Door Panel SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Page 1...
NOTE: Cosmetic damage must be reported to the ASKO dealer within five days from the date of purchase. If a dishwasher is being installed in this area for the As soon as you unpack the dishwasher, thoroughly first time, most of the cabinet work, plumbing, and check it for cosmetic damage.
23-7/16" 596 mm Weight 104 lb 48 kg Model D1976CSTM is 23-5/8” (600 mm) wide. See page 11 for details. PREPARING THE LOCATION CABINET OPENING The best place for your dishwasher is in the kitchen near the sink. This makes it easier to connect the water and drain supply lines.
CORNER INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE TIP GUARDS (OPTIONAL) If the dishwasher is installed in a corner, there must be When it is not possible to fasten the dishwasher to the a minimum clearance of 2” (50 mm) from the side wall cabinet, you should install tip guards to prevent the so the door can open.
DRAIN CONNECTIONS loop. If additional drain hose is needed, please purchase an additional ASKO drain hose and joint it to the provided hose with a 7/8” (22 mm)copper tube. A.) Typical connection to sink plumbing before...
At this point the styrofoam, plastic wrap, and the wood pallet (base) should be removed from the dishwasher. All standard ASKO dishwashers (Models D1706, D1716, Now is an excellent time to inspect for any shipping D1776, D1876, D1976) have color-coded fill strips to damage.
REMOVING THE TOE KICK BRACKETS To remove the toe kick brackets, hold the small metal spring tab on the outer edge of the base pan toward the outside of the machine. Continue holding the tab as you pull straight out on the bracket. (Note: It may be stubborn because it’s in guide slots on the base pan.) Toe kick bracket See page 10 for instructions on how to adjust the toe...
CONNECTING THE ELECTRIC CABLE If the cord is not long enough, or if a hard-wire Connect branch circuit black lead to brown lead on installation is needed, follow the steps below to main terminal block. complete the electrical connection. WARNING! Before starting this procedure, be sure Connect ground wire to ground on terminal block.
Once you have the toe kick bracket in place, you can install the toe kick, as follows: on D1996FI and D1976CSTM If you have not done so, remove the toe kick and felt These models come with two toe kicks. Use the insulation from the brown paper packaging.
CHANGING THE STANDARD FRONT PANELS PANEL DIMENSIONS Panel Dimensions Models D1706, D1716, D1776, D1876, and D1976 (except the stainless steel models) can accept wood 1" 1" panels with the use of a 1/4” panel trim kit. 25 mm 25 mm For standard, non-raised panels, use 1/16”...
22-9/16”–23-11/16” (573 mm–602 mm) will be necessary. Thickness: 3/4” (19 mm) (to be flush with the control panel) The opening width for Model D1976CSTM is 23-5/8” Weight: Up to 22 lbs. (600 mm), which is 3/8” (9 mm) narrower than standard domestic dishwashers.
FITTING THE D1796FI AND D1996FI CUSTOM DOOR PANEL CUSTOM PANEL DIMENSIONS The D1796FI and D1996FI can only be installed with a fully-integrated custom door panel that extends from Width: 23-1/2” (597 mm) the toe kick to the counter top. The unit comes with Height: 28-1/8”–30-1/8”...
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D1796FI AND D1996FI CUSTOM PANEL INSTALLATION OPTIONS 4-inch Toe Kick Installations If you install the door panel to reach the cabinet top, we recommend that you install a 2” fill strip between the Custom panels the same height as the upper edge of the dishwasher and the counter to hide dishwasher door the top of the dishwasher and further reduce water noise.
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INDEX Access holes Panel trim kit (1/4") Access panel, removing Panels changing the standard panels fully-integrated 12, 13 Cabinet, fastening unit to semi-integrated Cabinet opening dimensions PEX tubing Connecting to water supply Placing the unit Corner installation Power Cosmetic damage Rear leg slides Dimensions, unit Removing the access panel...