KitchenAid 8564554 Install the door handle on some models, Pro Line Series, Option

Install the door handle (on some models)

IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this procedure.

1.Remove the Architect™ Series handle, plastic washers and two screws from handle package.

2.Attach the handle to the factory-supplied full front panel as shown.

film that is not to be removed

Pro Line™ Series

1.Remove the Pro Line™ Series handle and two screws from handle package.

2.Make sure plastic spacers are still attached to the door.

3.Attach the handle to the factory-supplied full front panel as shown.

plastic spacers

Install door panel (on some models)

Top vented models

NOTE: Features on your
dishwasher may differ
from model shown.	top vent

Option 1:

For Top vented models with a factory-supplied stainless or painted full front panel:

1.Remove the carton containing the factory-supplied full front panel.

2.Remove the handle package from the front of the shipping base.

3.Remove the inner panel from the door.

4.With a TORX® screwdriver, remove three screws from both sides of the door. Hold the inner panel up while removing the screws.

5.Gently set panel aside.

NOTE: Some models have 4 screws per side.

screws

	inner
screws	door	do not remove screw.
	panel

6.Lay the factory-supplied full front panel face down on a protective non-scratching surface.

7.Place the inner panel on the back of the full front panel as shown and attach, using the four #10-16 x 3/8" screws in the literature package.

4 screws

full front panel

inner door panel top of panel

8.Attach the factory-supplied full front panel, inner panel, and handle assembly to the door.

9.Reinstall the two uppermost screws into the inner panel, do not tighten completely. This will hold the full front panel in place on the door frame.

2 screws

10.Install the two #8-18 x 1-3/8" screws from the literature package in the top corners of the door.

11.Align the top edge of the full front panel with the top edge of the console and secure corner screws.

12.Tighten the two screws installed in Step 9.

13.Reinstall and tighten the remaining screws in the inner panel.

2 screws

align top edges

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