Choose Attachment Option; Move Dishwasher Into Cabinet Opening - Heartland HCDWIS User And Installation Instructions Manual

3. Add shims as needed in the area shown to bring dishwasher up to
proper height.
NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to prevent their
movement when the dishwasher is operated.
shim
2-3/4"
(7.0 cm)

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.
Option 1: Countertop attachment
The dishwasher must be
secured to the cabinet. There
are two brackets on top of the
dishwasher that can be attached
to the countertop if it is wood,
laminate or other similar
surfaces. If your
countertop is marble, granite or
other hard surface the brackets
may be moved to the sides of
the dishwasher.
NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher, this will be done later.
Option 2: Dishwasher side attachment
(for marble, granite or other hard surface countertop)
1. To remove the brackets from the top, flatten tab at back of
brackets with pliers, and pull the brackets out of the slots
2. Break off the end of the bracket along the scored line.
28
2"
(5.1 cm)
shim
6"
2-3/4"
(15.2 cm)
(7.0 cm)
brackets
front vent
model shown
tabs
score line
3. With another person holding the rear of the dishwasher to keep
it from tipping, open dishwasher door and place towel over pump
assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. This will keep 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.
plastic
button
5. Push bracket into slot on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab
in towards the side of the dishwasher so that it keeps the bracket in
place. Repeat this step for the other side of the dishwasher.
NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher, this will be done later.
bend
tabs

Move dishwasher into cabinet opening

Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury
1. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of the door panel.
2. Tilt dishwasher backwards on wheels and move dishwasher close
to cabinet opening. Do not push on the front of the panel or on the
console—they may dent.
3. If dishwasher has a power supply cord, insert power supply cord
into hole cut into cabinet.
If using direct wire, check that it is on the right front side of
opening.
4. Check that water line is on the left side of opening and drain
hose is near the center of the hole in the cabinet.
5. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening. Do not
kink or pinch copper tubing, drain hose,
power supply cord or direct wire between
dishwasher and cabinet.
Helpful Tip: Once the dishwasher is in
position, you may have to
support the front of the dishwasher by
raising, lowering or shimming front feet.