Installation Guide

11
Dishwasher Installation
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.
• Make sure 1/2” minimum gap under the countertop is
maintained.
• Remove the lower dish rack and place a level on the
door and lower rack track as shown in the figure.
• If the dishwasher is not
level, adjust the four
leveling legs individually.
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.
IMPORTANT – After leveling, verify that the dishwasher is
still in the correct position shown in Step 11.
STEP 14
SECURE DISHWASHER TO
COUNTERTOP OR CABINET
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IMPORTANT – Prevent door panel and control
panel damage. Dishwasher must be positioned so the
front panel and control panel do not contact the adjacent
cabinets or countertop. Mounting screws must be driven
straight and flush. Protruding screw heads could scratch
the door panel or control panel and interfere with door
operation.
Method 1
Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the
countertop with the 2 Phillips-Head screws. Refer to
figure. Make certain screws are driven straight and
flush to prevent panel damage.
Method 2
Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides.
• Remove plug buttons from tub. Do not discard.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent cabinets with
the 2 Phillips-Head screws provided. Refer to the
figure. Make certain screws are driven straight and
flush to prevent panel damage. Do not screw into the
cabinet face frame.
• Re-install plug buttons.
• Re-check that the dishwasher is square and level at
both the top and bottom of the cabinet opening, with no
twisting or distortion of the tub or door after mounting to
the cabinets/countertop. Adjust if necessary.
• Confirm all leveling legs are in contact with the floor
to prevent the dishwasher from rocking and ensure
proper door and latch operation.
Both Methods
• When step is complete, close dishwasher door and
verify that gap between countertop and top of
dishwasher door is at least 1/2”.
STEP 15
SECURE DISHWASHER TO
COUNTERTOP OR CABINET
In this step you will need the
2 remaining Phillips Head
screws from the screws set
aside in the PREPARATION
section.
The dishwasher must be
secured to the countertop
or the cabinet sides.
When the underside of the
countertop is wood, use Method 1 (Countertop Mounting).
Use Method 2 (Side Mounting) when the underside of the
countertop is made of a material, such as granite, that
will not accept wood screws.
STEP 15
Turn Legs
to Adjust
Wood Countertop
Screws into Upper Brackets
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Screws into Side Brackets
Plug Buttons
1/2"
Min.
C
ountertop
Dishwasher Door
Use Level to Check
Front-to-Back
Use Level to Check
Side-to-Side
Side Mounting
Countertop Mounting