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Move dishwasher into

cabinet opening

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Insulation
blanket
screw
tensioner
spring

Closes too quickly—

Decrease spring tension

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When door is unlatched, if door opens by itself, move
the tensioner to a higher-numbered hole and replace the
screw. Reattach door spring to rear leg.

Door falls open—

Increase spring tension

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NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should
be secured at same holes.
To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring
from the rear leg of dishwasher.
Using a ⁵⁄₁₆" nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw
from the tensioner.
The screw can be put into one of three holes , ,
in the front leg of dishwasher. If the door closes by itself,
move the tensioner to a lower-numbered hole and
replace screw. Reattach door spring to rear leg.
NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be
secured at same holes.
9Check for plumb and

adjust legs if needed

Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor.
Close and latch the door, and place level against the
front panel. Check that dishwasher is centered from front
to back in the opening. If needed, adjust leveling leg until
dishwasher is plumb. Repeat for other side of dishwasher.
Helpful Tip: Push up on front of dishwasher to raise
dishwasher off the ground to adjust front legs. With
some installations, it may be easier to adjust the front leg
using the ³⁄₁₆" hex head socket or adjustable wrench.
Preferred method Optional method
IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor
when moving the dishwasher. Slowly move dishwasher
completely into cabinet opening. Do not kink or pinch
water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire
between dishwasher and cabinet. Remove cardboard
from under dishwasher.
NOTE: It is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet
opening. Do not remove insulation blanket – the blanket
reduces the sound level.
NOTE: If using power cord, make sure to route end
through hole in cutout before sliding into cabinet opening.
Align front of dishwasher door panel with front of
cabinet doors. You may need to adjust alignment to be
even with your cabinets.

Align front of dishwasher

with front of cabinet doors

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