Move dishwasher into cabinet opening
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.Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of the door panel.
2.Tilt dishwasher backwards on wheels and move dishwasher close to cabinet opening. Do not push on the front of the panel or on the
3.If dishwasher has a power supply cord, insert power supply cord into hole cut into cabinet.
If using direct wire, check that it is on the right front side of opening.
4.Check that water line is on the left side of opening and drain hose is near the center of the hole in the cabinet.
5.Slowly move dishwasher
completely into cabinet opening. Do not kink or pinch copper tubing, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet.
Helpful Tip: Once the dishwasher
is in position, you may have to support the front of the
dishwasher by raising, lowering or shimming front feet.
6.Remove cardboard from under dishwasher.
NOTE: It is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening. Do not remove insulation blanket
Level the dishwasher
1.Align front of dishwasher door panel with cabinet doors. You may need to adjust alignment to be even with your cabinets.
Helpful Tip: Prop up one side of frame to hold dishwasher up off floor when adjusting front legs.
2.Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor.
3.Close and latch the door, and place level against the front panel. Check that dishwasher is plumb. If needed, adjust leveling leg or add shims under rear wheel until dishwasher is plumb.
4.Repeat for other side of dishwasher.
NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to prevent their movement when the dishwasher is operated.
5.Place level against top front
opening of tub. Check that dishwasher is level from side to side. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is level.
Make Electrical Connection
Check “Electrical requirements” section.
You need to:
•have the correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method.
If you are:
•direct wiring, use Option 1
•using a power supply cord, use Option 2
Option 1: Direct wire method
1.Route direct wire so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub.
2.Pull direct wire through hole in terminal box.
Helpful Tip:
• Select the proper size
•Insert wire ends into
• Twist connector.
• Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured.
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