Installation Instructions
STEP 15 SECURE DISHWASHER TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET
In this step you will need | Side Mounting |
the 2 Phillips special- | Brackets |
head screws set aside in Step 1.
The dishwasher must be |
| Countertop |
secured to the | Tub | Mounting |
countertop or the | Frame | Brackets |
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cabinet sides. When | Figure Y |
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countertops are made of |
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wood, use Method 1. When countertops are granite or other materials that will not accept screws, use Method 2 to secure dishwasher at the sides.
IMPORTANT— Avoid unnecessary service charges. Drive screws straight and flush. Protruding
screw heads | Brackets Wood Countertop | |
will scratch the |
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top or sides of |
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the control |
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panel and can | Screws | |
interfere with | ||
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door closing. |
Method
•Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop with 2 Phillips
Method
•Remove plug buttons (one on each side).
•Install screws through the dishwasher side mount
bracket and | Stone Countertop | Side Mounting Brackets | |
into the | |||
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adjacent |
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cabinet on |
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each side. |
| Plug Buttons | |
Reinstall plug |
| Screws | |
buttons. | Figure AA | ||
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Either
•When step is complete, close dishwasher door and verify that gap between countertop and top of dishwasher door is at least 1/2".
Countertop
1/2" Min.
Dishwasher Door
Figure BB
STEP 16 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
Connect water supply line to 90° elbow.
•Slide compression nut, then ferrule over end of water line.
•Insert water line into 90° elbow.
•Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with compression nut.
IMPORTANT— Check to be sure that door spring does not rub or contact the fill hose or water supply line. Test by opening and closing the door. Reroute the lines if a rubbing noise or interference occurs.
Compression Nut
Ferrule |
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90˚ Elbow | Hot Water | |
Supply Line | ||
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Figure CC
90˚ Elbow
Door Spring
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