Whirlpool 3369092 REV. A To install customized wood panels in door and access panel, Panel E

9n Important: Run fingers along bottom of retainer to check thal retainer is lower than the lower door frame.

To change access color panel

(For models so equipped)

Personal Injury Hazard

Wear gloves and handle panels carefully.

Cut metal edges may cause personal injury or damage to other materials.

1n Push UP Ill with thumbs‘on

each end of access panel top trim to unsnap trim.

Remove top trim and set it aside.

2n Carefully slide color access panel

This panel is narrower than access panel.

File or sand edges of

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slivers.

bottom edge

Figure 4

Cut door pa
clear	acces
when	door is in
open	position.	I	I

Heavy-duty door springs must be used if custom door panel weighs more than 4 pounds. Heavy-duty Door Springs Kit, Part No. 43 18050, is available from your dealer or parts supplier. Maximum door weight is 8 pounds.

Wood access panel

This panel is wider that door panel.

All edges routed to 7/32” thickness.

Top view

6 n Lift up and hold wood door panel l/4” above lower door frame.

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/wInset-t retainer over

lower edge of door frame while holding wood door panel up,

8 n Snap retainer down into place. Push down firmly along entire length

of retainer to make sure retainer is secure. Slide wood door panel down.

9 n Important: Run fingers along bottom of retainer to check that retainer

upwards and remove. Do Not remove spacer.

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3 n	With
desired color
facing	out, bow

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Figure 5

is lower that the lower door frame.

10n Open and close dishwasher door. Door should close easily without slamming and open with its own weight. If door springs need adjusting, close

access	panel
and insert into
access	oanel
frame. Slide panel down into groove
along bottom of access panel frame.
4 n	Line up
edges	of top trim
with sides of
access panel
frame.	Tilt back of

trim down and slide into place. Snap front of trim down to cover top edge of access panel.

To install customized wood panels in door and access panel

Dishwasher door panel and access panel (if model is so equipped) can be customized to match wood cabinets. A standard l/4” (7/32” actual thickness) wood panel can be used as is for customizing the door and access panels,

A door panel thicker than 7/32”,

requires routing the top and bottom to a 7/32” thickness.

An access panel thicker than 7/32”, requires routing all four edges to a 7/32”.

It is recommended that a cabinet- maker cut the customized panels because of the precise cuts required. (See Figures 4 and 5.)

Wood door panel

Cut accurately for a snug fit between door side frames. Note: Custom panel fits between, Not inside frame.

door side -+.+ frame

Panel E

1 n Cut wood door and access panels using specified dimensions. Make sure wood grain direction matches cabinet wood grain.

2n File or sand edges of wood panels to avoid slivers.

Dishwasher is subject to some humidity. Cover both sides and edges of wood panels with moisture-resistant sealer.

nPush up at each end of retainer at bottom of door panel. Then pull

retainer toward you. Set retainer aside.

Personal Injury Hazard

Wear gloves and handle panels carefully.

Cut metal edges may cause personal injury or damage to other materials.

4 n Slide panel(s) down to clear console. Use both hands to bow top and bottom edges of color door panel(s). Remove color panel(s) and spacer. Save color panel(s) and spacer 1 for future use.

under control

between, not

5 inside, door frame

n Insert top of wood door panel between sides of door frame about 3” below console. Rotate wood door panel down against dishwasher door. Slide top edge of wood door panel under bottom edge of console. Press lower portion of wood door panel in place between sides of door frame.

door and move door springs to different holes in the dishwasher base.

11n Push up with
thumbs on each	end		\
of access panel	top	(8.’
trim to unsnap trim.		Lf

Remove top trim and set it aside.

12n Carefully slide color access panel and spacer upwards and

remove. Save color access panel and spacer for future use.

13n Insert wood access panel into access panel frame. Slide panel down into groove along bottom of access panel frame. It may be necessary to remove top mounting screws and tilt access panel forward to install some wood panels.

14n Line up edges of top trim with sides of access panel frame. Tilt back of

trim down and slide into place. Snap front of trim down to cover to edge of wood access panel.