Installation Guide

11
Dishwasher Installation
LEVEL DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT – Dishwasher must be level for proper dish
rack operation, wash performance and door operation. The
dishwasher must be leveled left to right and front to back.
• Make sure 1/2” minimum gap under the countertop is
maintained.
• Remove the lower dish rack and place a level on the
door and lower rack track as shown in the figure.
• If the dishwasher is not
level, adjust the four
leveling legs individually.
Tip: Prevent unnecessary
service charges. Verify
dishwasher is leveled.
Pull the dish racks half way
out. They should stay put.
Open and close the door.
The door should fit in the
tub opening without hitting
the side of the tub. If the
racks roll on their own, or the door hits the side of tub,
re-level the dishwasher.
IMPORTANT – After leveling, verify that the dishwasher
is still in the correct position shown in Step 11.
STEP 14
SECURE DISHWASHER
TO COUNTERTOP OR
CABINET (CONT.)
IMPORTANT – Prevent door panel and control
panel damage. Dishwasher must be positioned so
the front panel and control panel do not contact the
adjacent cabinets or countertop. Mounting screws
must be driven straight and flush. Protruding screw
heads could scratch the door panel or control panel
and interfere with door operation.
Method 1
Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the
countertop with the 2 Phillips head screws. Refer to
figure. Make certain screws are driven straight and
flush to prevent panel damage.
Method 2
Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides.
• Remove plug buttons from tub. Do not discard.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent cabinets with
the 2 Phillips-Head screws provided. Refer to the
figure. Make certain screws are driven straight and
flush to prevent panel damage. Do not screw into
the cabinet face frame.
• Re-install plug buttons.
• Re-check that the dishwasher is square and level at
both the top and bottom of the cabinet opening, with no
twisting or distortion of the tub or door after mounting to
the cabinets/countertop. Adjust if necessary.
• Confirm all leveling legs are in contact with the floor
to prevent the dishwasher from rocking and ensure
proper door and latch operation.
Both Methods
• When step is complete, close dishwasher door
and verify that gap between countertop and top of
dishwasher door is at least 1/2”.
STEP 15
SECURE DISHWASHER
TO COUNTERTOP OR
CABINET
In this step you will need
the 2 remaining Phillips
Head screws from the
screws set aside in the
PREPARATION section.
The dishwasher must be
secured to the countertop
or the cabinet sides.
When the underside of the
countertop is wood, use Method 1 (Countertop Mounting).
Use Method 2 (Side Mounting) when the underside of
the countertop is made of a material, such as granite,
that will not accept wood screws.
STEP 15
Turn Legs
to Adjust
Wood Countertop
Screws into Upper Brackets
Solid Surface Countertop
Screws into Side Brackets
Plug Buttons
1/2"
Min.
C
ountertop
Dishwasher Door
Use Level to Check
Front-to-Back
Use Level to Check
Side-to-Side
Side Mounting
(24” Model Bracket
Shown)
Countertop Mounting
(18” Model Bracket Shown)