Whirlpool 24-Inch - Built-In Dishwasher (Color: Silver) Energy Installation Instructions Manual page 13

Built-up floors ( Kitchen floor h eight ishigher than cabinet
opening.) Example: Kitchen floor t iledoes n ot e xtend i nto
cabinet opening. Addshims asneeded inthearea shown t o
bring t hedishwasher upto34"(86.4 cm) b elow the countertop.
NOTE: Shims must besecurely attached tofloor t oavoid
movement when t hedishwasher isinuse.
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.
IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be secured to the
cabinet. There are two brackets, found in the parts bag,
attach the brackets to the top of the dishwasher if the
countertop if it is wood, laminate or another similar
surface. If your countertop is marble, granite or another
hard surface, install using Option #2.
Option 1, Countertop attachment
1. Remove the brackets from the package and place in the
open slots on the left and right-hand top of the
dishwasher collar as shown.
2. Insert the bracket into the slot on the collar. Using a
pair of pliers, bend the tab down to secure the bracket
in place. Repeat this step for the other side.
NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be done
later.
Option 2, Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub Side
Attachment
(for marble, granite or other hard surface countertops)
1. Remove the brackets from the parts package.
2. Break off the end of the bracket along the scored line.
3. With another person holding the dishwasher to avoid it
from tipping, open dishwasher door, and place towel
over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher.
This will stop 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.
5. Push bracket into slot on the side of dishwasher, and
bend tab in toward 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 tab - side mount
Option 3, Dishwasher with Plastic Tub Side Attachment
(for marble, granite or other hard surface countertops)
Order Mounting Bracket Kit Part Number 8212560.
Move Dishwasher info Cabinef
Opening
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Stand dishwasher upright
Using two or more people, stand dishwasher upright.
NOTE: Do not install kickplate until instructed to do so.
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