2.Place the toe kick on a wooden cutting board, and pick the closest groove to the mark. If the mark is between two grooves, choose the groove that makes the toe kick the shortest.

At the selected groove, use a utility (car- ton) knife and cut the vertical rib the length of the toe kick. Continue cutting from rear of toe kick until piece is removed.

Snap off the toe kick tabs.

Remove any rough edges by sanding smooth.

rear of toe kick

3.Partially open bottom drawer. Position toe kick behind door and slide on the under- side of tub.

toe kick

clamping

mounting

screw

rail

 

Close the drawer. Check that there is 1/2(12.7 mm) minimum clearance between the bottom edge of the toe kick and the floor.

1/2"

(12.7 mm)

floor

If not, remove the toe kick, and shorten using the utility (carton) knife. Remove any rough edges.

NOTE: Rugs placed in front of dishwasher could interfere with toe kick. Clearance be- tween the floor and toe kick may need to include the rug thickness.

4.Slide the toe kick back onto mounting rails.

Adjust the toe kick so that it is even with the cabinet toe kicks on both sides when the drawer is closed.

With a phillips screwdriver, tighten the toe kick clamping screws on both sides.

5.Plug in the dishwasher or reconnect power.

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KitchenAid KAD-9 manual Toe kick