Front vented models

16.Remove the two screws and the custom panel and drill two – 3/32" pilot holes 1/2" (13 mm) deep, where marked.

17.Reattach the custom panel, inner panel and handle assembly to the door.

18.Reinstall the two upper most screws into the inner panel. Do not tighten completely. This will hold the custom panel assembly in place on the door frame.

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

20.Align the top edge of the full front panel with the top edge of the console and secure corner screws.Tighten the two remaining screws installed in Step 18. Reinstall and tighten the remaining screws in the inner panel.

1-3/8"

 

screw

2 screws

 

align top edges

Front vented models

If the front of your dishwasher

looks like this, it is designed

for a custom panel.front vent

Model shown – KUDS01D_SP.

All other models require an accessory option to attach custom panels.

NOTE: A custom front panel must weigh no more than 14 pounds (6.3 kg) and must be

made to these dimensions. It is recommended that a cabinetmaker cut the custom panel because of precise dimensions needed.

IMPORTANT: Use a moisture resistant sealer on both sides and all edges of panel to protect from humidity.

NOTE: These dimensions are for frameless custom panel models with a 4-inch (10.2 cm) console only.

1/8" (3.2 mm)

custom panel

dimensions

1/8" Manual background (3.2 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front View

 

 

*25

-

29/32"

 

 

 

Side View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(65.8

cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

front

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23-3/8"

 

 

 

3/4"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(59.4 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1.9 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*This dimension is for 4" (10.2 cm) toe kick. If the installation needs a higher toe kick, adjust the height of the wood panel accordingly. Not recommended for toe kicks greater than 6" (15.2 cm).

1.To install the custom panel, first remove metal front panel from door.

2.With TORX® screwdriver, remove lower three screws from both sides of inner door.

3.Hold panel up while removing screws.

NOTE: Some models have four screws per side.

3 screws

3 screws

front panel

4.Lay metal panel on back of custom panel.

5.Align top edge of custom panel with top edge of metal panel, and center it side to side.

6.Mark the position of four inner holes on custom panel.

4 inner holes

custom panel

metal panel

7.Drill four 3/32" holes in custom panel at marked positions.

8.Attach custom panel to metal panel with four #10 x 1/2" wood screws (not supplied). (If the custom panel is less than 3/4" (1.9 cm) thick where the screws are attached, shorter screws may be required.)

9.Reattach the assembled panels to dishwasher door.

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KitchenAid 8564554 installation instructions Front vented models