Installation Instructions
STEP 13 SLIDE DISHWASHER INTO FINAL POSITION (cont.)
Special Considerations for Positioning
STEP 14 LEVEL DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT— Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance.
• Make sure 1/2" minimum gap is maintained.
The controls on these models are designed to be hidden by your countertop. Align the dishwasher as shown in Figure U. Leave a 1/2" minimum gap between the underside of the countertop and the top of the dishwasher door as shown in Figure V.
Use the leveling legs to increase or decrease the amount of gap between the controls and the countertop.
IMPORTANT— Leave a 1/2" minimum gap between the controls and the underside of the countertop to prevent condensation and damage to the control panel from screw heads.
Figure U
Countertop
•Place level on door to check that the dishwasher is level side to side. Remove lower rack, place
level on lower rack track inside tub to check that the dishwasher is level front to back.
Use Level |
|
to Check | Use Level |
Front to | to Check |
Back | Side to Side |
Controls Hidden by
Countertop
Countertop
1/2" Min.
Dishwasher Door
Figure V
Figure W
•If the dishwasher is not level, adjust the four leveling legs as illustrated in Figure X.
•If adjustment to the right rear leveling leg is required, access it by loosening the junction box bracket screw (through the access hole) and rotate bracket clockwise.
Access Hole | Junction Box |
| Turn legs |
Figure X | to adjust |
•The dishwasher is properly leveled when the level indicator is centered left to right and front to back. The dishwasher door should close without hitting the sides of the tub.
•Replace the lower rack when leveling is complete.
TIP: Avoid unnecessary service charges for poor wash performance and rack operation.
Pull the dish racks halfway out . They should remain stationary. Open and close the door. The door should fit in the tub opening without hitting the side of the tub. If the racks roll on their own, or the door hits the side of the tub, relevel the dishwasher.
IMPORTANT— After leveling, verify that the dishwasher is centered in the enclosure and the door does not hit adjacent cabinets.
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