Step 11 Level Dishwasher - GE Profile PDW8100 Series Installation Instructions Manual

STEP 11 LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT
be level for proper dish rack operation and wash
performance.
• Place level on
door and rack
track inside the
tub as shown to
check that the
dishwasher is
level.
Figure X
STEP 12 SECURE DISHWASHER, TO CABINET
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 other
materials that will not accept screws, use Method 2 to
secure dishwasher at the sides.
IMPORTANT
verify that the dishwasher is still in the correct position
shown in Step 10.
Side Mounting
Brackets
Tub
Frame
Figure Z
IMPORTANT
straight and flush. Protruding screw heads will scratch
the top or sides of the control panel and can interfere
with door closing.
Installation Instructions
–
Dishwasher must
Check
Level
Front
to Back
–
After leveling,
Countertop
Mounting
Brackets
–
Drive screws
• Level the dishwasher
by adjusting the
four leveling legs
individually.
• If adjustment to the
right rear leveling leg
is required, gain
access by loosening
junction box bracket
screw (through the
access hole) and
rotate bracket clock-
Check
wise.
Level
TIP: Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to
Side
be sure the rack does not roll forward or back into
To Side
dishwasher. If the rack rolls in either direction, the
dishwasher must be leveled again.
• If door hits the tub, the dishwasher is not installed
correctly. Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub.
Method 1
Secure dishwasher to wood countertop
• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop
with 2 Phillips screws provided.
Figure AA
Method 2
Secure dishwasher with side mounting brackets
• Remove plug buttons (one on each side).
• Install screw through the dishwasher and into the
adjacent cabinet on each side. Reinstall plug buttons.
Stone Countertop
Figure BB
9
Access Hole
Turn Legs
to Adjust
Figure Y
Brackets Wood Countertop
Side Mounting Brackets
Plug Buttons
Screws