Installation Guide

STEP 1
PREPARATION
Locate the items in the installation package:
• Screws
• Junction box cover
• Drain hose and clamp
• Mounting brackets
• Trim pieces (on some models)
• Drain hose hanger
• Insulation pieces (some models)
• Toekick (pre-installed on some models)
• Owner’s Manual
• Product samples and/or coupons
Dishwasher Installation
STEP 2
CHECK DOOR BALANCE
(CONT.)
CHECK DOOR BALANCE
To check the door balance, hold the top of the
dishwasher firmly.
• Check the door balance by opening and closing the
door.
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STEP 2
Tip: Make sure door opens and closes smoothly.
Check door opening and closing. If door does not open
easily or falls too quickly, check spring cable routing.
The cable is held in place by “shoulders” on the pulley.
Check to be sure cable has not slipped over the pulley
shoulders and is routed as shown.
Make sure
pulley cable
is within
pulley
shoulders
Front View
Opening the door will cause the
dishwasher to tip forward when it is
not fully installed. When opening the
door prior to the dishwasher being
fully installed, hold the top of the
dishwasher securely with one hand and hold the door
with the other hand. Gloves should be worn.
CAUTION
Abrir la puerta hará que el lavavajillas
se incline hacia adelante cuando
no se encuentre completamente
instalado. Al abrir la puerta antes de
haber instalado completamente el
lavavajillas, sostenga la parte superior del lavavajillas
de forma segura con una mano y sostenga la puerta
con la otra mano. Se deberán usar guantes.
PRECAUCIÓN
• Door is properly
balanced if,
when opened, it
self closes within
20° from vertical,
stays in position
from 20° to 70°
and falls fully
open beyond 70°.
• If necessary
increase or
decrease tension
as shown. Latch
door and adjust
left spring tension on the side of the dishwasher to
correct balance. You will need to use a screwdriver to
knock out the adjustment holes on the rail.
NOTE: The right side spring is not adjustable.
Door
closes
within
20°
Door stays in
position from
20° to 70°
Door falls fully
open beyond 70°
Side View
Increase
Tension
Decrease
Tension
Side
View