Prepare Cabinet Opening

1.To ensure minimum clearance dimensions exist:

Measure the distance from the cabinet countertop to the cabinet floor and ensure 17" (43.2 cm) minimum height.

Measure the distance from the front of the cabinet to the back wall and ensure 24" (61 cm) minimum depth.

Measure the distance from the left-hand side to the right- hand side of opening and ensure 23½" (59.7 cm) minimum width.

2.Drill 1½" (3.8 cm) diameter holes for drain and water hoses and electrical wiring as shown. Holes should be placed ½" (1.3 cm) from back wall.

¹⁄₂"

(1.3 cm)

8" (20.3 cm)

Prepare Dishwasher

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

Do not open dishwasher drawer until inside cabinet opening.

Doing so can result in death or serious injury.

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.

1.Measure cabinet opening height from floor to bottom of countertop.

A. Choose left-hand or right-hand drain and water hose route. B. Choose left-hand or right-hand electric wire route.

3.Install mounting brackets 17" (43.2 cm) from cabinet opening floor using screws provided. If needed, drill ¹⁄₈" pilot holes in cabinet.

17" (43.2 cm)

23¹⁄₂"

(59.7 cm)

17" (43 cm) Min. 18¹⁄₂" (47 cm) Max.

24" (61 cm)

2.Place corner packaging on the floor and place dishwasher on its back.

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KitchenAid KUDD03STBL installation instructions Prepare Cabinet Opening, Prepare Dishwasher

KUDD03STBL specifications

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