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Installation Instructions

STEP 10 LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT

– Dishwasher must be level for proper

dish rack operation and wash performance.
• Make sure 1/2" minimum gap is maintained (see Figure T).
• Place level on door to check that the dishwasher is level side-

to-side. Place level on rack track inside tub to check that the
dishwasher is level front-to-back.

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• If the dishwasher is not level, adjust the four leveling legs

individually.

Tip: Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to be sure the

rack does not roll forward or back into dishwasher. If the rack
rolls in either direction, the dishwasher must be leveled again.

• If door hits the tub, the dishwasher is not installed correctly.

Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub.

IMPORTANT

– After leveling, verify that the

dishwasher is still in the correct position shown in
Step 9.

Figure U

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STEP 11 SECURE DISHWASHER TO

COUNTERTOP OR CABINET

In this step you will need

the 2 Phillips special head

screws set aside prior to

Step 1.

The dishwasher

must be secured to the
countertop or the cabinet
sides. When countertops
are made of wood,
use Method 1. When
countertops are granite or
other materials that will not
accept screws, use Method
2 to secure dishwasher at the sides.

IMPORTANT

–

Drive screws straight
and flush. Protruding
screw heads will
scratch the top or
sides of the control
panel and can interfere
with door closing.

Method 1

Secure dishwasher to wood countertop

• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop

with the 2 Phillips special head screws provided.

Method 2

Secure dishwasher with side-mounting brackets

• Remove plug buttons (one on each side).
• Install screws through the dishwasher side mount bracket

and into the adjacent cabinet on each side. Reinstall plug
buttons.

Figure Y

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When step is complete, close dishwasher door and verify that
gap between countertop and top of dishwasher door is at
least 1/2".

Either Method

Figure X

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Screws

Plug Buttons

Granite Countertop

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Turn Legs

to Adjust

Countertop

Mounting

brackets

Side-Mounting

Bracket

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Summary of Contents for Profile PDW1860NSS

Page 1: ...ibed in this booklet gloves and either safety glasses or goggles should be worn READ CAREFULLY KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions for the consumer s and local inspector s use Note to Consumer Keep these instructions with your Owner s Manual for future reference Skill Level Installation of this dishwashe...

Page 2: ...e dishwasher firmly Check the door balance by opening and closing the door If the door drops when released increase the spring tension If the door rises when released decrease the spring tension Using a T25 torque driver adjust in the direction shown Adjust both sides equally STEP 6 INSTALL ASSEMBLED PANEL Secure the panel to the door by inserting the top metal spacers and bottom brackets into the...

Page 3: ... plastique ATTENTION Il ne faut pas serrer les vis en excès Un serrage excessif des vis peut endommager les bords de la porte ÉTAPE 4 INSTALLER LES VIS DE MONTAGE ET LES RONDELLES Remarque Le panneau sur mesure est fixé à la porte du lave vaisselle à l aide des espaceurs métalliques des vis et des supports fournis Les espaceurs métalliques et les supports glissent dans les fentes de la porte du la...

Page 4: ...p for drain hose if required Air gap for drain hose if required Waste tee for house plumbing if applicable Waste tee for house plumbing if applicable Electrical cable or power cord if applicable Electrical cable or power cord if applicable Screw type hose clamps Screw type hose clamps Strain relief for electrical connection Strain relief for electrical connection Hand shut off valve Hand shut off ...

Page 5: ... either question is YES Method 1 MUST be used If the answers are NO either method may be used CABINET PREPARATION Drill a 1 1 2 diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose connection The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges IMPORTANT When connecting drain line to disposer check to be sure that drain plug has been removed DISHWASHER WILL NOT D...

Page 6: ... For cable direct connections the cable must be routed as shown in Figure E Cable must extend a minimum of 24 from the rear wall For power cord connections install a 3 prong grounding type receptacle in the sink cabinet rear wall 6 min or 18 max from the opening 6 to 18 above the ﬂoor 4 Figure E WARNING WARNING Electrical Requirements This appliance must be supplied with 120V 60Hz and connected to...

Page 7: ...AUTION Opening the door will cause the dishwasher to tip forward Do not open the door until you are ready to install the dishwasher If it is necessary to open the door hold the top of the dishwasher securely with one hand and hold the door with the other hand STOP BEFORE YOU BEGIN Locate and set aside the package containing 2 Phillips head countertop mounting screws and 2 additional toekick screws...

Page 8: ... length is 6 Connect incoming power cord white or ribbed to dishwasher white black or smooth to black and ground to dishwasher green wire Use UL listed wire nuts of appropriate size Replace junction box cover Be sure wires are not pinched under the cover Figure K Figure J Figure L STEP 5 INSTALL 90 ELBOW Wrap 90 elbow with thread seal tape Install a 90 elbow onto the water valve Do not over tighte...

Page 9: ...r to avoid interference with base of dishwasher STEP 8 SLIDE DISHWASHER PARTIALLY INTO CABINET DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT PANEL WITH KNEES DAMAGE WILL OCCUR Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time As you proceed pull the drain hose through the opening under the sink Stop pushing when the dishwasher is a few inches forward of adjacent cabinetry Make sure drain hose is not kinked und...

Page 10: ...be hidden by your countertop Align the dishwasher as shown in Figure Q Leave a 1 2 minimum gap between the underside of the countertop and the top of the dishwasher door as shown in Figure T Note If the drain hose gets trapped behind the unit it can prevent the controls from being hidden by the countertop Note If this dishwasher is replacing an existing dishwasher the old countertop bracket screw ...

Page 11: ... 2 Phillips special head screws set aside prior to Step 1 The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or the cabinet sides When countertops are made of wood use Method 1 When countertops are granite or other materials that will not accept screws use Method 2 to secure dishwasher at the sides IMPORTANT Drive screws straight and flush Protruding screw heads will scratch the top or sides of the ...

Page 12: ... Method 2 Drain Hose Routing Route the drain hose of the dishwasher to a minimum height of 32 from the ﬂoor with the supplied hanger as shown IMPORTANT When connecting drain line to disposer check to be sure that drain plug has been removed DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE Tip Avoid unnecessary service call charges Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attach...

Page 13: ...way Check to be sure it does Pull lower rack out about half way Check to be sure it does not roll back or forward on the door If the rack moves adjust leveling legs See Step 10 Check door alignment with cabinet If door hits cabinet Check door alignment with cabinet If door hits cabinet reposition or relevel dishwasher See Step 10 Verify water supply and drain lines are not kinked or in Verify wate...

Page 14: ...t plumbing as necessary Restore power after corrections are made See Step 12 Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water has drained If not check that disposer plug has been removed and or air gap is not plugged See Step 13 Also check drain line for kinking Run the dishwasher through another fill and drain cycle Run the dishwasher throu...

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