STEP 14: POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE
TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET
In this step you will need the 2 Phillips special head screws
from the screws set aside in Step 1.
The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or the
cabinet sides. When the underside of the countertop is wood,
use
Method 1
. Use
Method 2
when the underside of the
countertop is made of a material, such as granite, that will not
accept wood screws.
IMPORTANT
–
Prevent door panel and control
panel damage. Dishwasher must be positioned so the front
SDQHODQGFRQWUROSDQHOGRQRWFRQWDFWWKHDGMDFHQWFDELQHWV
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.
• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer to
Steps 12 and 13. Door panel and/or control panel must not
hit cabinets or countertop.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop
with the 2 Phillips special head screws. Refer to Figure T.
0DNHFHUWDLQVFUHZVDUHGULYHQVWUDLJKWDQGÀXVKWRSUHYHQW
panel damage.
• Install plug buttons to the side of the tub well in the holes
provided.
Method 2
Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides.
• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer to
Steps 12 and 13. Door panel and/or control panel must not
hit cabinets or countertop.
)DVWHQWKHGLVKZDVKHUWRWKHDGMDFHQWFDELQHWVZLWKWKH
Phillips special head screws provided. Refer to Figure U. Make
FHUWDLQVFUHZVDUHGULYHQVWUDLJKWDQGÀXVKWRSUHYHQWSDQHO
damage. Do not screw into the cabinet face frame.
• Install plug buttons to the side of the tub well in the holes
provided.
Figure T
Brackets Wood Countertop
STEP 15: CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
Connect water supply line to 90° elbow.
If using a flexible braided hose connection:
$WWDFKQXWWRHOERZXVLQJDQDGMXVWDEOHZUHQFK
If using a copper tubing connection:
• Slide compression nut, then ferrule over end of water line.
• Insert water line into 90° elbow.
• Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with compression nut.
IMPORTANT –
Check to be sure that door spring
DQGRUGRRUVSULQJFDEOHGRQRWUXERUFRQWDFWWKH¿OOKRVHRU
water supply line.
Test by opening and
closing the door.
Reroute the water
supply lines if a
rubbing noise or
interference
occurs.
Dishwasher Installation
11
• Re-check that the dishwasher is squarely positioned in the
cabinet at both the top and bottom of the appliance after
PRXQWLQJWRWKHFDELQHWVFRXQWHUWRS$GMXVWLIQHFHVVDU\
• Confirm all leveling legs are in contact with the floor to
prevent the dishwasher from rocking and ensure proper door
and latch operation
Figure V
Compression
Nut
Hot Water
Supply Line
90° Elbow
Ferrule
Bottom Left Side
Figure U
Granite Countertop
Side Brackets
Solid Surface Countertop
