Installation Instructions
PREPARE HOT WATER LINE
•The line may enter from either side, rear or floor within the shaded area shown in Figure F.
•The line may pass through the same hole as the electrical cable and drain hose. Or, cut an additional
Valve Hole
STEP 1 CHECK DOOR BALANCE
•With dishwasher on the wood skid, check the door balance by opening and closing the door.
•If the door drops when released, increase the spring tension. If the door rises when released, decrease the tension.
•Position the spring for increased or decreased tension as required.
•Model families have different spring mounting holes and tension adjustment methods. Refer to the appro- priate figure for your model.
PDW8100-PDW8800 Series
INCREASE
Hot 
2"
From
Cabinet
Cabinet Face 
Figure F
19" From Wall
2" From Floor
DECREASE
Figure G
Water Line Connection
•Turn off the water supply.
•Install a hand
•Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher. Install the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8" O.D. copper tubing. Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend forward at least 19" from rear wall.
•Adjust water heater for 120° F to 150° F temperature.
•Flush water line to clean out debris.
•The hot water supply line pressure must be
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 the wood base is removed.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Locate and set aside the 2 Phillips head mounting screws wrapped with yellow tape
and stuck to the top or side of the dishwasher.
PDW9200-PDW9800 Series
Use This
Mounting
Hole
Pulley
Decrease
Tension
Shoulder | Correct Spring | Increase | |
Figure H | Tension | ||
Cable Routing | |||
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TIP: If door does not open easily or falls too quickly, check the spring cable routing. Check that the cable is properly aligned on the pulley (as shown).
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