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For a full-size panel template with complete panel installation instructions.
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Template Instructions for
Top Control Integrated Profile and
Monogram Dishwasher Models
The custom panel should be sized to your installation situation. See Step 1. For easier installation the custom panel and custom handle should be attached before installing the dishwasher. Use this template to locate mounting screws and spacers on the custom panel.
IMPORTANT | PARTS INCLUDED: |
• A custom handle must be installed onto the custom | (4) | Spacers |
panel. Install the custom handle 4-1/2" max. from | (4) | #8 x 5/8" Phillips truss head stainless steel screws |
the top of the panel. | (3) | #8 x 1-3/4" Phillips truss head stainless steel |
| | wood screws |
| (2) | Heavy duty springs |
| | |
| | STEP 1 | CUSTOM PANEL SIZE REQUIREMENTS |
| | HEIGHT | • The top of the custom panel must be flush |
| | Panel height must be between 30-1/16" and 30-1/4". |
| | | | | | | | with the top of the door. The 1/2" minimum gap |
| | | | | | | | between the top of the door and the bottom of the |
| | | | | | | | countertop must be maintained. |
| | | | | | | | Countertop |
| | | | | | 30- | 1/16" Min. | |
| | | | | | 30-1/4" Max. | |
| | | | | | | | 1/2" min. |
| | | | | | | | Minimum 1/2" Gap |
| | | | | | | | for Clearance |
| | | | 23-3/4" | | | | WIDTH |
| | • If the panel height is more than 30-1/4" it will | Panel width must be 23-3/4". |
| | • If the panel width is less than 23-3/4" it will not |
| | prevent the door from swinging open. | cover the dishwasher frame. |
| | • If the panel height is less than 30-1/16" it will not | IMPORTANT: To ensure optimum door balance |
25-9/16" | | cover the dishwasher door frame. | performance, the custom panel must not weigh more |
| | | | | | | than 14 lbs. |
STEP 2 DRAW CENTERLINE
• Place the custom panel on a flat surface with appearance side down.
• Locate the vertical center of the panel at the top.
• Use a carpenters square to draw a centerline from top to bottom.
STEP 3 ALIGN TEMPLATE TO PANEL
• Trim template on the dotted line along all sides.
• Place the template on the panel aligned with the top edge and the centerline. Use tape to hold in place.
IMPORTANT: If the template is not aligned with the top edge of the
panel, the 1/2" minimum gap will not be maintained. This 1/2" minimumMark Center Screw Holes
gap must be maintained to prevent condensation and damage to the
control panel from screw heads.
• Use an awl to mark the screw hole locations indicated on the template. Remove the template.
STEP 4 INSTALL MOUNTING SCREWS AND SPACERS
If the panel is less than 3/4" thick, shorter screws must | |
be used. Use #8 x 1/2" screws for 1/2" thick panels (not supplied). | |
• Use a 3/32" drill bit to drill pilot holes 3/32" deep in the marked | |
locations. | |
Note: The custom panel is secured to the dishwasher door with | |
the spacers and screws provided. The spacer will slip into the | |
keyhole slots on the dishwasher door. | |
• Drive the supplied #8 x 5/8" Phillips truss head steel screws | |
through the spacer and into the panel. | |
• Install remaining spacers and screws as indicated in the marked | Screw |
locations. | Spacer |
Drill 3/32"
Pilot Hole
3/32" Deep
Trim Around Dotted Line
Be Countersunk
A custom handle must be installed onto the panel | Into Panel | | 4-1/2" Max. |
before the panel is secured to the dishwasher door. | | | From Top |
| | of Panel |
• The handle should be installed so that it aligns with | | | |
adjacent drawer handles, or 4-1/2" max. from the | | Handle |
top of the panel. Secure the handle in the same | Custom | | |
manner as cabinet handles. Screws must be | Door Panel | | |
countersunk into the panel. | | | |
| | |
STEP 6 | INSTALL ASSEMBLED PANEL | Custom |
• Secure the panel to the door by inserting the top | Panel |
|
and bottom mounting screws with spacers into | Dishwasher |
the matching keyhole slots. | Door |
• Make sure all 4 spacers engage the keyhole slots. | Shoulder Washers |
• Press the panel against the door and push | Engage Keyhole |
Slots |
downward until the spacers are fully engaged | |
into the key hole slots. The panel should align | |
evenly with the top and sides. | |
• Stand the dishwasher upright.
• Open dishwasher door and drive the supplied #8 x 1-3/4" truss head screws. Drive one screw at
the top and one on each side as shown, through the inner door and into the custom panel.
WARNING: Do not overtighten screws. Excessive tightening of the screws could damage door edges.
| Custom | |
| Panel | |
| | 25-9/16" |
STEP 7 INSTALL DOOR SPRINGS | | |
The dishwasher is shipped from the factory with a | | Use This |
temporary set of balance springs. Use the heavy duty | | Mounting |
springs provided and the adjustment holes in the | | Hole |
cable to balance the door after the custom panel | | |
is installed onto the dishwasher. | | |
• With the dishwasher on the wood skid, close and | | |
latch the door. | | |
• Remove and discard both door springs. | | |
• Attach the new heavy duty door springs. Engage | | |
the end with the short hook into the support leg | Pulley | |
and the long hook into the cable. | | |
• Open and close the door. | | Decrease |
• If the door drops open when released, increase | Shoulder | Tension |
spring tension. If the door closes when released, | Increase |
decrease tension. | Correct Spring | Tension |
Cable Routing |
TIP: If the door does not open easily or falls too quickly, check spring cable routing. The cable is held in place by “shoulders” on the pulley. Check to be sure the cable has not slipped over the pulley shoulders.
IMPORTANT: Adjust both balance springs to the same amount of tension to prevent excessive door twisting during use.
Drill 3/32"
Pilot Hole
3/32" Deep
Trim Around Dotted Line
