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Top of Panel

7-11/16"

Trim Around
Dotted Line

2-5/32"

(5.5 cm)

(19.5 cm)

Trim Around Dotted Line

Drill 3/32"

Pilot Hole

3/32" Deep

Top of Panel

7-11/16"

2-5/32"

(5.5 cm)

(19.5 cm)

Drill 3/32"

Pilot Hole

3/32" Deep

Drill 3/32"

Pilot Hole

3/32" Deep

13/32"

(1 cm)

6-1/2"

(16.5 cm)

5-29/32"

(15 cm)

Drill 3/32"

Pilot Hole

3/32" Deep

13/32"

(1 cm)

6-1/2"

(16.5 cm)

5-29/32"

(15 cm)

Bracket

Spacer Pad

Spacer

3/4" Thick Custom Panel

Template Instructions for 18"

Top Control Integrated Profi le and

Monogram Dishwasher Models

Pub. No. 31-30244
Dwg. No. 206C1559P182
05-08 JR

The custom panel should be sized to your installation situation. See Step 1. For easier

installation, the custom panel and custom handle should be attached before installing the

dishwasher. Use this template to locate mounting screws and spacers on the custom panel.

IMPORTANT
• A custom handle must be installed onto the

custom panel. Install the custom handle 4-1/2"
max. from the top of the panel.

STEP 2 DRAW CENTERLINE

• Place the custom panel on a fl at surface with the

appearance side down.

• Locate the vertical center of the panel at the top.
• Use a carpenter's square to draw a centerline from

top to bottom.

STEP 3 ALIGN TEMPLATE TO PANEL

• Trim template on the dotted line along all sides.
• Place the template on the panel aligned with the top

edge and the centerline. Use tape to hold in place.

IMPORTANT: If the template is not aligned with the top
edge of the panel, the 1/2" minimum gap will not be maintained.
This 1/2" minimum gap must be maintained to prevent condensation
and damage to the control panel from screw heads.

• Use an awl to mark the screw hole locations indicated

on the template. Remove the template.

HEIGHT
Panel height should be 26-25/32" (68 cm).

•

The top of the custom panel must be fl ush
with the top of the door. The 1/2" minimum gap
between the top of the door and the bottom of
the countertop must be maintained.

PARTS INCLUDED:
(2) Brackets
(4) 1/2" Phillips fl at-head screws
(2) Spacer pads
(2) Metal spacers
(2) 1" Phillips fl at-head screws
(2) 3/4" Phillips round-head screws

STEP 1 CUSTOM PANEL SIZE REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT: To ensure optimum door balance
performance, the custom panel must not weigh
more than 8 lbs.

WIDTH
Panel width must be 17-1/2" (44.4 cm).

•

If the panel width is less than 17-1/2", it will
not cover the dishwasher frame.

STEP 7 CHECK DOOR BALANCE

To check the door balance, hold the top of the
dishwasher fi rmly.
• 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 matching slots on the dishwasher
door and control panel.

• Make sure both metal spacers

and both brackets engage the slots.

• Press the panel against the door and push

downward until the metal spacers and brackets
are fully engaged into the slots. The panel should
align evenly with the top and sides.

• Stand the dishwasher upright.
• Open the dishwasher door and remove the

2 plug buttons, one on each side as shown.

• Place the supplied 3/4" Phillips round-head

screws inside the plastic sleeve and drive
through the inner door and into the custom
panel.

• Replace the 2 plug buttons by pressing them

fi rmly back into the plastic sleeve.

WARNING:

Do not overtighten screws. Excessive

tightening of the screws could damage door edges.

STEP 5 INSTALL CUSTOM HANDLE

A custom handle must be installed onto the panel
before the panel is secured to the dishwasher door.
• The handle should be installed so that it aligns with

adjacent drawer handles, or 4-1/2" max. from the top
of the panel. Secure the handle in the same manner
as the cabinet handles. Screws must be
countersunk into the panel.

STEP 4 INSTALL MOUNTING SCREWS AND SPACERS

Note:

The custom panel is secured to the dishwasher door

with the metal spacers, screws and brackets provided.
The metal spacers and brackets will slip into the slots
on the dishwasher door and control panel.
• Align the metal spacers over the top pilot holes. Ensure

the thick, recessed side is facing up.

• Drive the supplied 1" Phillips fl at-head screws through

the metal spacers and into the panel.

• Align the brackets over the bottom pilot holes. Ensure

the curved lip is facing up. If the back surface of the
panel is not fl at, use the spacer pads provided.

• Drive the 1/2" Phillips fl at-head screws through the

brackets and into the panel.

Countertop

Minimum 1/2" gap
for clearance

1/2" minimum

Mark center
screw holes

Handle