KitchenAid KD-27A installation instructions Placing the Dishwasher in ITS Location

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3 PLACING THE DISHWASHER IN ITS LOCATION

The adjustable kickboard and lower panel (Fig. 9) must be removed for access to dishwasher connections. Remove the kickboard (5) by removing the two screws (one with lock washer) that secure it. Remove two screws (1) and pull out the bottom of lower panel to unhook tabs (2) from frame. Remove the lower panel by pulling it downward to slide panel flanges (3) from behind the support channel (4).

Set the dishwasher in front of the prepared cabinet opening and evenly.adjust the four leveling feet to the desired height.

Slide the dishwasher into the cabinet opening, being careful to avoid damage to the floor or interference with water, drain, and electrical lines. DO NOT remove the rear cross channel.

Rear cross channel in alternate position

Step 3 - Loosen this screw

Step 2 - Remove this screw

Back of dishwasher

1( Step 4 - Line up the lower cross channel hole with the

I/upper hole in frame.

Fasten securely Tighten the screw at other end

b

STEP 1 - Remove

 

 

these screws

Rear cross channel in original position

Fig. 10

Unlatch and open the door and remove the foam shipping cushions from upper corners of the door. Check to assure that cabinet clearance is equal on both sides of the dishwasher and that cabinet interference does not distort dishwasher tank.

With the door still open, place a spirit/bubble level against the front tank flange (Fig. 11) and level the dishwasher front-to-back and side-to-side by adjusting the leveling legs (Fig. 12) in or out as necessary.

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Fig. 11

If the dishwasher is not properly leveled or if it is distorted by cabinet interference, the door may not seal properly and may leak. If necessary, the leveling leg may be further adjusted to correct any distortion and align tank for equal clearance on both sides (Fig. 12).

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Contents KD-27A Series Dishwashers Installation Instructions Thispage Intentionallyleftblank Before Starting Specifica T/O/W Choosing the Loca T/ON HOT Water Supply Line Preparing the LocationDrain Line Electrical Supply Placing the Dishwasher in ITS Location Connecting the Water Supply Line Connecting the ELECTRlCAL Supply Connecting the Drain LineFlNAL Check List Front Panel Variations Seasonal Storage Thispage Intentionallyleftblank KitchenAid