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6. Measure and mark the vertical centerline and horizontal
position line on the back of the custom door panel.
7. Mount the handle to the custom door panel. The screws must
not extend beyond the back surface of the panel.
Countersink the holes.
8. Feed the wires of the medallion connector through the front
of the custom door panel and push the medallion into the
prepared medallion hole.
9. Remove the pins on both sides of the dishwasher drawer by
pulling the pins straight out with a pair of needle-nose pliers.
10. Gently pull the bottom of the metal plate away from the
dishwasher, and then pull down.
11. Lay the custom door panel face down.
12. Feed the medallion wires through the wire opening in the
metal plate.
13. Lay the metal plate on the back of the custom door panel.
Option 2: Install custom door panel
Custom door panel dimensions
¹⁄₄"
(6.4 mm)
end may be round or
squared off
1⁹⁄₃₂"
(32.6 mm)
max.
1⁷⁄₃₂"
(30.8 mm)
Medallion cutout dimensions
(front of panel)
2¹³⁄₃₂"
(60.8 mm)
1¹³⁄₆₄"
(30.6 mm)
2⁵⁄₁₆"
(5.9 cm)
5"
(12.7 cm)
23⁷⁄₁₆" (59.5 cm)
9"
(22.9 cm)
15⁵⁄₈"
(39.7 cm)
medallion
location area
(front view)
Minimum panel thickness is ⁵⁄₈" (16 mm). Panel thickness more
than ¹¹⁄₁₆" (18 mm) can be accommodated but overall product
depth will increase accordingly.
Custom door panel material must be suitable for damp
conditions or adequately sealed to withstand moisture and
humidity. Using a moisture-resistant material can provide
additional protection. Taping edges alone may not provide
adequate sealing. For painted panel, paint all rear edges to
improve sealing.
1. Cut the custom door panel to specifications shown. The
custom panel may be wider than the dishwasher in order to
match the surrounding cabinets.
2. On the front side of the custom door panel, measure and
mark the location of the customer supplied handle. The
location is customer preference. Do not install handle at this
time.
3. On the front side of the custom door panel, measure, mark
and cut a hole for the medallion per specifications shown.
NOTE: The medallion must be placed within the specified
medallion area. Do not locate outside of this specified area.
4. Lay the custom front panel face down on a protective
covering to prevent damage or abrasions.
5. On the back side of the custom door panel, rout a ¹⁄₄"
(6.4 mm) radius around the medallion cutout. The medallion
end does not need to be routed.
mark
horizontal line
mark
centerline
1⁷⁄₁₆" (36.5 mm)
pin
door panel
metal plate
wire opening
NOTE: Do not cut
beyond outline of
medallion cutout.
Rout a ¹⁄₄" (6.4 mm)
radius around the back
side of the medallion
cutout.
It is not necessary to
rout the ¹⁄₄" (6.4 mm)
radius on the right hand
tip of the medallion
cutout.