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Dishwasher Installation
STEP 15 - LEVEL DISHWASHER
I MPORTANT-
Dishwasher must be level for proper
dish rack operation and wash performance.
• For Top-Mount Control Models:
Make sure 1/2" minimum gap is maintained.
• For All Models:
Place level on door to check that the dishwasher is level
side to side. Removelower
rack, place level on lower
/
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rack track inside tub to
check that the
dishwasher is level
front to back.
Use l_!lli
Use
Level toq]_/
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Level to
Check
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_#I "Check
F ont- F #j
Side-
to-
B ack//_
,_to-Side
Figure Y
• If the dishwasher
is not level, adjust the four leveling legs
us illustrated in Figure Z.
• If adjustment to the
I
right-rear leveling leg
I
is required, access it
by loosening the
junction box bracket
screw (through the
access hole) and
rotate bracket clockwise.
J. Box
Access Hole
•
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to Adjust //
Figure Z
• The dishwasher is properly leveled when the level indicator is
centered left to right and front to back. The dishwasher door
should close without hitting the sides of the tub,
• Replace the lower rack when leveling is complete.
Tip: Avoid unnecessarg service charges for poor wash
performance and rack operation.
Pull the dish racks half way out. They should remain stationary.
Open and close the door. The door should fit in the tub opening
without hitting the side of the tub. If the racks roll on their own,
or the door hits the side of the tub, relevel the dishwasher.
I MPORTANT
- After leveling,
verifg
that the
dishwasher
is centered
in the enclosure
and the door does
not hit adjacent
cabinets.
STEP 16 - SECURE DISHWASHER TO
COUNTERTOP OR CABINET
In this step gou will need
Countertop__
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the 2 Phillips special head
Mounting
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screws set aside in Step 1.
Brclckets_ _ __'/q_/_I
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_"J/_
I/ II
The dishwasher must be
_J//_C
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secured to the countertop
_T_
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or the cabinet sides. When
countertops ore made of
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l_-!l,!
II
Side-Mounting
wood, use Method 1. When/UD
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II
Brackets
countertops are granite or vrameio/11
II
II
other materials that wiii not
accept screws, use Method
Figure
AA
2 to secure dishwasher at the sides.
IM PORTANT-
Avoid unnecessarg
service charges.
Drive screws straight
and flush. Protruding
screw heads will
scratch the top or
sides of the control
Figure
BB
panel and can interfere with door closing.
Brackets
Wood Countertop
Y
i
Method i
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
Side-Mounting Brackets
Figure CC
Either Method-For Top-Mount Control Models.
Make certain 112" gap minimum is maintained.
• When step is complete, close dishwasher door and verify
that gap between countertop and top of dishwasher door is
at least 1/2".
Countertop
/
Min. /
Dishwasher Door
Figure DD
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