Installation Instructions

Toekick
Remove 2
Toekick Screws
REMOVE TOEKICK
Skip this step if the toekick is not pre-
installed on the unit. On some models the
toekick is packaged separately with the unit.
• Remove the 2 toekick screws and toekick. Set aside
for use in Step 21.
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 3
REMOVE WOOD BASE,
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
IMPORTANT – Do not kick off wood base!
Damage will occur.
• Move the dishwasher close to the installation location
and lay it on its back. NOTE: Do not place the
dishwasher on its side.
• Remove the 4 leveling legs on the underside of the
wood base with a 15/16” socket wrench.
• Discard base.
• Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame,
approximately 1/2” from frame as shown.
CHECK DOOR BALANCE
• With dishwasher
on the wood
base, check the
door balance
by opening and
closing the door.
• 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 both springs to the same
tension setting to correct balance.
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.
Approx
1/2"
STEP 4
6
Door
closes
within
20°
Door stays in
position from
20° to 70°
Door falls fully
open beyond 70°
Side View
STEP 2
Increase
Tension
Decrease
Tension
Side View
Make sure
pulley cable
is within
pulley
shoulders
Front View
Do not remove wood base until you are ready to
install the dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip over
when the door is opened if base is removed.
CAUTION
No quite la base de madera hasta que esté listo
para instalar el lavaplatos. Si se quita la base, el
lavaplatos se volcará cuando se abra la puerta.
PRECAUCIÓN