Secure Dishwasher In Cabinet Opening; Choose Attachment Option; Move Dishwasher Into Cabinet Opening - KitchenAid Undercounter Dishwasher 8564554 Installation Instructions Manual

Choose attachment option

WARNING
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 this is not
possible, 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.
score
line
3. Open dishwasher door and place towel over pump
assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. This will
prevent 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
14
brackets
front vent
model shown
tabs
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.
NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher, this will be done
later.
bend
tabs

Move dishwasher into cabinet opening

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.
6. 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.