KitchenAid KD-27A SERIES Installation Instructions Manual page 9

3 PLACING THE DISHWASHER IN ITS LOCATION
The adjustable kickboard and lower panel (Fig. 9) must be removed for access to dishwasher connections. Remove
the kickboard (5) by removing the two screws (one with lock washer) that secure it. Remove two screws (1) and
pull out the bottom of lower panel to unhook tabs (2) from frame. Remove the lower panel by pulling it downward
to slide panel flanges (3) from behind the support channel (4).
Set the dishwasher in front of the prepared cabinet opening and evenly.adjust the four leveling feet to the desired
height.
Slide the dishwasher into the cabinet opening, being careful to avoid damage to the floor or interference with water,
drain, and electrical lines. DO NOT remove the rear cross channel.
Rear cross channel
in alternate position
Back of dishwasher
Step 3 - Loosen
this screw
Step 2 - Remove
this screw
1
( Step 4 - Line up the lower cross
I/
channel hole with the
upper hole in frame.
Fasten securely Tighten the
screw at other end
b
STEP 1 - Remove
these screws
Rear cross channel
in original position
Fig. 10
Unlatch and open the door and remove the foam shipping cushions from upper corners of the door. Check to assure
that cabinet clearance is equal on both sides of the dishwasher and that cabinet interference does not distort
dishwasher tank.
With the door still open, place a spirit/bubble level against the front tank flange (Fig. 11) and level the dishwasher
front-to-back and side-to-side by adjusting the leveling legs (Fig. 12) in or out as necessary.
,
'PL-loiio-1'
Fig. 11
If the dishwasher is not properly leveled or if it is distorted by cabinet interference, the door may not seal properly
and may leak. If necessary, the leveling leg may be further adjusted to correct any distortion and align tank for
equal clearance on both sides (Fig. 12).
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