Dishwasher Installation

CAUTION:

Do not remove wood base until you are ready to install the dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip over when the door is opened if base is removed.

PRECAUCIÓN:

No quite la base de madera hasta que esté listo para instalar el lavaplatos. Si se quita la base, el lavaplatos se volcará cuando se abra la puerta.

STEP 1: PREPARATION

Locate the items in the installation package and set aside for use in the listed steps:

•Screw kit – Steps 5 or 18 and 15•Junction box cover – Step 5 or 18•Drain hose and clamp – Step 7•Drain hose hanger – Step 17•Trim pieces (some models) – Step 11•Owner's Manual - Steps 19 and 22•Product Samples and/or coupons – Step 22•Side-mount kit – Step 12STEP 2: CHECK DOOR BALANCE
STEP 3: REMOVE WOOD BASE,INSTALL LEVELING LEGSIMPORTANT – Do not kick off wood base! Damage will occur.•Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it on its back.

•Remove the four leveling legs on the underside of the wood base with a 15/16" socket wrench.

•Discard base.

Approx.

1/8"

Figure H

•With dishwasher on the wood base, check the door balance by opening and closing the door.

•Door is properly balanced if it gently drops from a 1/2 open position and does not rise from the full open position.

•If necessary increase or decrease tension as shown. Latch door and adjust both springs to the same tension setting to correct balance.

 

Insert Hook
IncreaseOver Bracket
Spring

 

Tension

 

DecreaseCorrect

 

Spring

 

Tension

 

 

Incorrect

•Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame, approximately 1/8" from frame as shown.

STEP 4: REMOVE TOEKICK•Remove the 2 toekick screws and toekick. Set aside for use in Step 21.

Remove 2

Toekick Screws

Figure I

Figure G

Tip: Make sure door opens and closes smoothly.

Check door opening and closing. If 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 cable has not slipped over the pulley shoulders.

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