INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WATER LINE CONNECTION
• Turn off the water supply.
• Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location, such as
under the sink. (Optional, but strongly recommended and may
be required by local codes.)
• Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher. Install the
hot water inlet line, using no less than
Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend forward at least
18" from rear wall.
• Adjust water heater for 120˚F to 150˚F temperature.
• Flush water line to clean out debris.
• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20 - 120 PSI.
Opening the door will cause the
CAUTION
dishwasher to tip forward. Do not open the door
until you are ready to install the dishwasher.
If it is necessary to open the door, hold the top of
the dishwasher securely with one hand and hold
the door with the other hand.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
STOP
Locate and set aside the package containing 2 Phillips head
countertop mounting screws and 2 additional toe kick screws (located
in the literature package).
STEP 1: CHECK DOOR BALANCE
To check the door balance, hold the top of the dishwasher firmly.
Increase
Decrease
• Open the door slowly, if the door drops when released, increase
spring tension. If the door closes when released, decrease tension.
• Adjust both door springs to the same tension.
• Continue moving the spring pin until door is balanced.
3
/
" O.D. copper tubing.
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5
STEP 2: REMOVE TOE KICK
• Remove the 2 toe kick screws. Lift off the 1 piece toe kick.
STEP 3: ADJUST LEVELING LEGS
• Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay
it on its back.
1
Adjust to
/
" less than
4
the installation height.
UP
DOWN
• Measure installation height and dishwasher height. Extend
leveling legs out from the dishwasher base,
installation height.
UP
U
P
D
D
O
O
W
W
N
N
or
1
Adjust to
/
" less than
4
the installation height.
1
/
" less than
4
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