Installation Instructions
Dishwasher Installation
PUSH DISHWASHER 
INTO
 FINAL POSITION (CONT.)
• 
Open and close the dishwasher door to be sure it 
operates smoothly, and does not rub on the adjacent 
cabinet.
Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges for 
panel damage or wash performance.
Check dishwasher alignment prior to opening 
dishwasher door to prevent panel damage. 
Make sure utility lines are not trapped or crushed behind 
dishwasher. Crushed lines will restrict water flow.
 LEVEL DISHWASHER 
(CONT.)
• 
Remove the lower dish 
rack and place a level on 
the door and lower rack 
track as shown in figure.
 If your model has a rear leveling system, the rear height 
is adjusted from the front of the dishwasher along with the 
2 front legs on the bottom of the dishwasher. Begin the 
leveling process with the front legs by individually turning the 
front 2 legs. Adjust the front legs first. When the front legs 
are adjusted to a height resulting in an appropriate gap to 
the upper cabinet, proceed to adjust the rear leveling system 
by adjusting the leveling bolt as illustrated in the figure. 
Turn the bolt to adjust the rear leveling system. Slowly rotate 
the bolt clockwise to raise the back of the dishwasher, and 
counterclockwise to lower it. Continue to adjust the feet until 
the dishwasher is level as illustrated in the figure. Ensure all 3 
legs are firmly in contact with the floor.
 If your model has 4 leveling feet, adjust the 
level of the dishwasher by individually turning 
the 4 legs on the bottom of the dishwasher 
as shown in figure.
• 
The dishwasher is properly leveled when the level indicator is 
centered left to right and front to back. Also, the dishwasher 
door should close without hitting the side of the tub.
• Replace the lower rack.
Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges. Verify 
dishwasher is leveled.
Pull the dish racks half way out. They should stay put. 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 tub, re-level the dishwasher.
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STEP 13 STEP 14
 LEVEL DISHWASHER 
IMPORTANT – Dishwasher must be level for proper dish 
rack operation, wash performance and door operation. The 
dishwasher must be leveled left to right and front to back. 
This ensures the dish racks will not roll in or out on their own, 
circulation water will flow to the pump inlet, and the door will 
close without hitting the side of the tub.
STEP 14
Figure U
Door Catches
on Cabinet Frame
Correct
Alignment
Incorrect Alignment
will result in door damage
Door
Fits and
Swings
Back
Behind
Cabinet
Frame
Check that tub trim does not 
contact the door at all points
Tub trim may be trimmed if 
necessary to ensure proper 
door operation
Top 
View
Handle
Door
Tub trim
Tub frame
Do not allow tub trim to get 
trapped by or come into 
contact with the door
Top 
View
Tub trim 
trapped 
by door!
Cabinet
B
Turn front 
leg to adjust 
front height
Turn leveling system 
bolt to adjust rear height
Turn front 
leg to adjust 
front height










