Adjusting Door Spring Tension - Whirlpool RUD0800EB Installation Instructions Manual

Wooden Door Panels
A panel of up to %" thickness may be used in place
of the aluminum insert panels furnished with your
dishwasher. Wooden door panels require the Wood
Door Decorator Trim Kit, not included, which is
available from your dealer or distributor.
Cut wooden panels of your choice to match the
dimensions shown in Figure 5. If pane/s thicker than
3~6"
are used, damage to the trim can result.
In order to balance the weight of the wooden panel,
the door springs will need to be adjusted (see below).
Adjusting Door Spring
Tension
The door springs are set at the factory to the proper
tension for use with the installed insert panels. If
wooden door panels are installed (see above), you
will have to adjust the door spring tension. Adjust the
spring tension by hooking the springs in a frame hole
back of their original settings (see Figure 6).
Door spring tension is correct when the door remains
horizontal in the fully opened position, yet rises to a
close with the slight lift of a finger.
Side Panel Kit
The dishwasher is not provided with a complete
enclosure. If the dishwasher is to be installed at the
end of a cabinet line, be certain that the sides and
back are fully enclosed (see Figure 7). Side panel kits
are available from your dealer or distributor.
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1 7
5/16"
Maximum panel thickness 3/16".
Figure 5
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Front of
Dlshwasher
Frame Holes
Move spring to rear of dishwasher
to increase tension
Figure 6
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