KitchenAid 8573157 installation instructions If you have built-up floors

front leg

2.Remove two screws attaching access panel and lower panel to dishwasher using a 1/4" hex socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver.

3.Remove panels and set panels aside on a protective surface.

8.Measure height of cabinet opening

from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you need the lowest point). Check chart for that height opening. Put wheels in the required position.

access panel

lower panel

grounding clip

4.Check that grounding clip is attached to the lower panel.

5.Apply Teflon® tape or pipe joint compound to 90° elbow fitting and connect fitting to water inlet valve.

6.Tighten elbow until snug, and be sure that it faces to the rear.

7.Remove terminal box cover.

water inlet valve

elbow

	Minimum	Wheel	Number of
			turns on
	cutout height	position
1			front leg
2	34" (86.4 cm)	1	10
	34-1/4" (87 cm)	2	5
3
	34-1/2" (87.6 cm)	3	0
wheel

9.Turn both front leveler legs to the same height.

If the minimum cutout height is less than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be

removed for additional clearance. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33-7/8"

(86 cm) high cutout, but the dishwasher will be more difficult to move into position. If the wheels are removed,

protect the floor when moving the dishwasher.

If you have built-up floors	countertop
1. Measure height of opening
from underside of
countertop to built-up

–If you are direct wiring: install a U.L.-listed/CSA- certified clamp connector to the terminal box. If using conduit, use a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector.

–If you are installing a power supply cord kit, do so now, following kit instructions.

terminal

box cover

ADVERTENCIA

AVERTISSEMENT

cable clamp connector

dishwasher wires

Helpful Tip: Put cardboard under dishwasher until it is installed in cabinet opening. The cardboard will help protect floor covering during installation.

floor. If the height is at
		33-3/4"
least 33-3/4" (85.7 cm), the		(85.7 cm)
dishwasher will fit into the			min.
opening without				built-up
modification to the
				floor
countertop or flooring.	shim
2. Put wheels in position 1
and turn the front leveler
legs up all the way.

3.Add shims as needed in the area shown to bring dishwasher up to proper height.

NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to prevent their movement when the dishwasher is operated.

2"

(5.1 cm)

shim shim

2-3/4"	6"	2-3/4"
	(15.2 cm)
(7.0 cm)		(7.0 cm)

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