KitchenAid 8564554 Choose attachment option, Move dishwasher into cabinet opening

Choose attachment option

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Using two or more people, stand the dishwasher up.

5.Push bracket into slot on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in towards the side of the dishwasher so that it keeps the bracket in place.

NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher, this will be done later.

bend tabs

Option 1: Countertop attachment

The dishwasher must be
secured to the cabinet. There	brackets
are two brackets on top of the
dishwasher that can be
attached to the countertop if it
is wood, laminate or other
similar surfaces. If this is not
possible, the brackets may be
moved to the sides of the
dishwasher.

NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher, this will be done later.

Option 2: Dishwasher side attachment

front vent

model shown

Move dishwasher into cabinet opening

1.Grasp the sides of the dishwasher

at the edges of the door panel.

2.	Tilt dishwasher backwards on
	wheels and move dishwasher close
	to cabinet opening. Do not push on
	the front of the panel or on the
	console—they may dent.
3.	If dishwasher has a power supply
	cord, insert power supply cord into hole cut into
	cabinet.
	If using direct wire, check that it is on the right front
	side of opening.
4.	Check that water line is on the left side of opening and
	drain hose is near the center of the hole in the cabinet.
5.	Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet

(for marble, granite or other hard surface countertop)

1.To remove the brackets from the top, flatten tab at back of brackets with pliers, and pull the brackets out of the slots.

tabs

2.Break off the end of the bracket along the scored line.

score line

3.Open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. This will prevent screws from falling into pump area when securing dishwasher to cabinet.

4.Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the tub.

NOTE: Save the buttons to cover the holes after dishwasher is installed.

plastic button

opening. Do not kink or pinch copper tubing, drain

hose, power supply cord or direct wire between

dishwasher and cabinet.

Helpful Tip: Once the dishwasher is in position, you

may have to support the front of the dishwasher by

raising, lowering or shimming front feet.

6. Remove cardboard from under dishwasher.

NOTE: It is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening. Do not remove insulation blanket —the blanket reduces the sound level.

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