Prepare Dishwasher
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1 Put dishwasher on its back
Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Do not use door panel as a work table without first covering with a towel to avoid scratching the door panel.
Using two or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back.
2 Remove panels
Using a 1/4" hex head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove two screws attaching access panel and lower panel to dishwasher. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel.
3 Apply Teflon® tape
or pipe joint compound
Coarse threads | Coarse threads |
Apply Teflon® tape or pipe joint compound to 90˚ elbow fitting (not provided). Wrap tape around coarse threads two to four times to prohibit leaks.
4 Connect 90° elbow fitting to water inlet valve
Connect 90° elbow fitting to water inlet valve. Using a wrench, tighten elbow until snug, and be sure that it faces to the rear.
5 Remove terminal box cover
Using a 1/4" hex head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Retain for later use.
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