KitchenAid 8564554 installation instructions If you have built-up floors

front leg

2.Remove two screws attaching access panel and lower panel to dishwasher using a 1/4" hex socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver.

3.Remove panels and set panels aside on a protective surface.

4.Check that grounding clip is attached to the lower panel.

access panel

lower panel

grounding clip

water inlet valve

5.Apply Teflon® tape or pipe joint compound to 90° elbow

fitting and connect fitting to water inlet valve.

6. Tighten elbow until snug, and
be sure that it faces to the
rear.	elbow

7.Remove terminal box cover. Pull appliance wires through hole in terminal box. Do not untie the knot in the wires.

–If you are direct wiring: install a U.L.-listed/CSA- certified clamp connector to the terminal box. If using conduit, use a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector.

–If you are installing a power supply cord kit, do so now, following kit instructions.

terminal

box cover

dishwasher wires

cable clamp connector

Helpful Tip: Put cardboard under dishwasher until it is installed in cabinet opening. The cardboard will help protect floor covering during installation.

8.Measure height of cabinet opening

from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be

installed (you need the lowest point). Check chart for that height opening. Put wheels in the required position.

	Minimum	Wheel	Number of
			turns on
	cutout height	position
1			front leg
2	34" (86.4 cm)	1	10
	34-1/4" (87 cm)	2	5
3
	34-1/2" (87.6 cm)	3	0
wheel

9.Turn both front leveler legs to the same height.

If the minimum cutout height is less than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be

removed for additional clearance. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33-7/8"

(86 cm) high cutout, but the dishwasher will be more difficult to move into position. If the wheels are removed,

protect the floor when moving the dishwasher.

If you have built-up floors	countertop
1. Measure height of opening
from underside of
countertop to built-up
floor. If the height is at	33-3/4"
least 33-3/4" (85.7 cm), the	(85.7 cm)
dishwasher will fit into the	min.
opening without	built-up
modification to the
	floor
countertop or flooring.
	shim
2. Put wheels in position 1
and turn the front leveler
legs up all the way.

3.Add shims as needed in the area shown to bring dishwasher up to proper height.

NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to prevent their movement when the dishwasher is operated.

2"

(5.1 cm)

shim shim

2-3/4"	6"	2-3/4"
	(15.2 cm)
(7.0 cm)		(7.0 cm)

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