Step 22 Level Dishwasher - GE PDW9880NSS - Profile: - 24 in. Dishwasher Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions
STEP 22 LEVEL DISHWASHER
I M PORTANT-
Dishwasher must be level forproper
dishrack operationand wash performance.
• For PDW9200-PDW9900 Series: Make sure I/2"minimum
gap ismaintained (seeFigureX).
• Place level on door to check thatthe dishwasher islevel side-
to-side. P lace level on racktrackinside tub to check thatthe
dishwasher islevel front-to-back.
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• If the dishwasher is not level, adjust the four leveling legs
individuallu.
• If adjustment to the right rear leveling leg is required, access
it by loosening junction box bracket screw {through the
access hole) and rotate bracket clockwise.
J. Box Access Hole
Figure Z
Tip: Pull lower rack out, about halfwag. Check to be sure the
rack does not roll forward or back into dishwasher. If the rack
rolls in either direction, the dishwasher must be leveled again.
• If door hits the tub, the dishwasher is not installed correctlg.
Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub.
IM PORTANT
- After leveling, verifg that the
dishwasher is still in the correct position shown in
Step 11.
STEP 13 SECURE DISHWASHER TO
COUNTERTOP OR CABINET
In this step you will need
the 2 Phillips special head
screws set aside prior to
Step 1. The dishwasher
must be secured to the
countertop or the cabinet
sides. When countertops
are made of wood,
use Method 1 When
countertops are granite or
Side-Mountin_ -_
Brackets .f_
F Ub o
other materials that will not FigureAA
accept screws, use Method
2 to secure dishwasher at the sides.
Countertop
Mounting
Brackets
II
IMPORTANT-
Drive screws straight
and flush. Protruding
screw heads will
scratch the top or
sides of the control
panel and can interfere
with door closing. FigureBB
Method 1
Secure dishwasher to wood countertop
• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop
with the 2 Phillips special head screws provided.
Method 2
Secure dishwasher with side-mounting brackets
• Remove plug buttons (one on each side).
• Install screws through the dishwasher side mount bracket
and into the adjacent cabinet on each side. Reinstall plug
buttons.
Granite Countertop Si_Brackets
_ _ Plug Buttons _ _--_
III III
Brackets Wood Countertol
Figure CC
Either Method
Countertop
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Min. I Dishwasher Door
Figure DD
For PDW9200-PDW9900 Series: When step is complete, close
dishwasher door and verifu that gap between countertop and
top of dishwasher door is at least 1/2".