Level The Dishwasher - Kenmore 1317 - Pro 24 in. Dishwasher Installation Instructions Manual

Undercounter dishwasher stainless steel gianttub models
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Check door spring tension
1.
With
another
person
holding
the dishwasher
to prevent
it from
tipping,
open
and close
the door
a few times.
If
the door
closes
or falls
open
under
its own
weight,
the
door
tension
will
need
to be adjusted.
2.
To adjust
the door
spring
tension,
unhook
the spring
from
the rear
leg of dishwasher.
3.
With
a 5/16"
nut driver
or hex socket,
remove
the screw
from
the tensioner.
4.
The screw
can be put into one of three
holes
Ill,
1_41, B
in front
leg of dishwasher.
If the door
closes
by itself,
move
the tensioner
to a higher
number
hole
and
replace
screw.
When
door
is unlatched,
if it opens
by
itself, move
tensioner
to a lower
numbered
hole
and
replace
screw.
5.
Re-attach
door
spring
to rear
leg.Tensioners
on both
sides
of dishwasher
should
be secured
at same
holes.
spring
si-j°ner
screw
B
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Move dishwasher
into cabinet opening
1.
2.
Grasp
the sides
of the dishwasher
at the edges
of the
door
panel.
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.
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.
Check
that water
line
is on the left side of opening
and
drain
hose
is near the center
of the hole
in the cabinet.
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.
HelpfulTip:
Once the dishwasher
is in position,
you
may have to support the front of the dishwasher
by
raising, lowering
or shimming
front feet.
Remove cardboard
from under dishwasher.
NOTE:
It is all right
if dishwasher
fits tightly
into
cabinet
opening.
Do not remove
insulation
blanket
--the
blanket
reduces
the sound
level.
Level the dishwasher
2.
3.
Align
front
of dishwasher
door
panel
with
cabinet
doors.You
may
need
to adjust
alignment
to be even
with
your
cabinets.
HelpfulTip:
Prop
up one side of frame
to hold
dishwasher
up off floor
when
adjusting
front
legs.
With
some
installations,
it may
be easier
to adjust
the
front
leg using
the 3/16"
hex
head
Check that
leveling
legs are firmly
against
the floor.
Close
and latch the door,
and place
level
against
the
front
panel.
Check that
dishwasher
is plumb.
If needed,
adjust
leveling
leg or add shims
under
rear
wheel
until
dishwasher
is plumb.
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4. Repeat for other side of dishwasher.
NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to prevent
their movement
when the dishwasher
is operated.
5. Place level against top front
opening
of tub. Check that
dishwasher
is level from side to
side. If dishwasher
is not level,
adjust front legs up or down until
dishwasher
is level.
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