3.Bow color panel with desired color facing out and insert into access panel frame. Slide color panel down into groove along bottom of access panel frame.

4.Line up ends of top trim with sides of access panel frame. Slide top trim in while tilting the back of trim down. Snap front of top trim down to cover the 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 to match wood cabinets. A 7/z” inch thick wood panel would need to be cut to the dimensions as specified in Step 1. Wood panels thicker than 7/z” wood need to be cut to a width of 23” and the top and bottom routed to 7/z” thickness. Follow dimension specifications carefully.

It is recommended that a cabinetmaker cut the customized front panel because of the precise cuts needed.

1.Cut wood for door and access panel using specified dimensions. Make sure wood grain matches direction of cabinet wood grain.

2.File or sand edges of wood panels.

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

3.Push up at each end of the trim piece at bottom of door panel. Then pull trim piece toward you. Set trim piece aside.

4.Use one hand to push door panel(s) and spacer panel up. Use other hand to bow bottom edge of door panel(s). Remove door panel(s) and spacer panel from door. Save door panel(s) and spacer panel for future use.

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5.Insert top of wood panel between sides of frame. Slide top of panel upward under bottom edge of control con- sole. Press lower portion of wood panel between sides of door frame.

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6. Lift door panel up and hold with one hand.

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