KitchenAid 8574116 Secure dishwasher in cabinet opening, Complete installation

Secure dishwasher in cabinet opening

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door.

Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

1.If you have not already done so, 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 countertop.

2.Check that dishwasher is still level and centered side to side in the opening.

3.Secure dishwasher to countertop or sides of cabinet with two, #10 x 1/2" Phillips-head screws. The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from tipping when door is opened. Do not drop screws into bottom of dishwasher.

	screw to
OR	side cabinet

screw to countertop

4.Open door about 3 inches (7.6 cm) and check that space between inner door and tub is equal on both sides. If spacing is not equal, loosen bracket screws and shift tub. Tighten bracket screws.

5.Check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets, or countertop. If it does, dishwasher must be lowered and re-leveled.

6.If securing to sides of cabinet, replace the plastic buttons.

plastic button

7.Remove towel from dishwasher.

8.Reinstall the lower dishrack.

Bottom sound pad installation (on some models)

1.Remove the bottom sound pad from inside the dishwasher and take it out of the plastic bag.

2.Place pad on the floor in front of the dishwasher, making sure lettering is facing up and vinyl pad faces down.

3.Fold up and hold the side panels down. Carefully slide the pad toward the back of the dishwasher as far as it will go, making sure not to push or pull any wires or hoses. (Do not force.) Side panels will open to proper position.

NOTE: If there are pipes or other obstructions coming up through the floor, you will need to cut a slit in the pad to fit around the obstacle.

4.Fold the front end of the pad up into position. Make sure the vinyl pad is tucked up behind the door and the dishwasher front legs, as shown.

Complete installation

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

2.Place the lower panel behind the access panel. Some models have insulation on the access panel which must fall behind the insulation on the lower panel.

access panel

lower panel

grounding clip

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