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STEP 1 PREPARATION
Locate the items in the installation package:
• Screws
• Junction box cover
• Drain hose and clamp
• Mounting brackets
• Trim pieces (on some models)
• Drain hose hanger
• Owner's Manual
• Product samples and/or coupons
STEP 2 CHECK DOOR BALANCE
NOTE: If installing a
Custom Door Panel
(available on some
models), please follow
the instructions found in
the Custom Door Panel
kit WX35X20417.
• With dishwasher on
the wood base, check
the door balance by
opening and closing
the door.
• Door is properly
balanced if, when opened, it self closes within 20° from
vertical, stays in position from 20° to 70° and falls fully
open beyond 70°.
• If necessary increase or decrease tension as shown.
Some models will have 2 springs on one side and 1
spring on the other side. Latch door and adjust springs
to correct balance.
Side View
Increase
Tension
Decrease
Tension
NOTE: The number of
springs, on each side,
will vary by model.
Figure H
Tip: Make sure door opens and closes smoothly.
Check door opening and closing. If door does not open
easily or falls too quickly, check spring cable routing. The
cable is held in place by "shoulders" on the pulley. Check
to be sure cable has not slipped over the pulley shoulders
and is routed as shown.
Dishwasher Installation
Door
closes
within
20°
Door stays in
position from
20° to 70°
Door falls fully
open beyond 70°
Side View
Figure G
Figure G
Spring
hooked
to hole
inside rail
Custom
Make sure pully
Front View
cables are within
pulley shoulders
STEP 3 REMOVE WOOD BASE,
IMPORTANT –
Damage will occur.
• Move the dishwasher close to the installation location
and lay it on its back. NOTE: Do not place the dishwasher
on its side.
• Remove the 4 leveling legs on the underside of the
wood base with a 15/16" socket wrench.
• Discard base and 2 leveling legs.
• Screw front 2 leveling legs back into the dishwasher
frame, approximately 1/2" from frame as shown.
Figure I
NOTE: The dishwasher has rear adjustable leveling
wheels, and will not require the 2 rear leveling legs.
STEP 4
• Remove the 2 toekick screws and toekick. Set aside for
use in Step 23.
door
panel
7
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
Do not kick off wood base!
REMOVE TOEKICK
Toekick Screws
Figure J
Approx.
1/2"
Remove 2
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