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6. Remove cardboard from under dishwasher.
NOTE: It is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening.
Do not remove insulation blanket —the blanket reduces the sound
level.
Level the dishwasher
1. Align front of dishwasher door panel with cabinet doors. You
may need to adjust alignment to be even with your cabinets.
Helpful Tip: Prop up one side of frame to hold dishwasher up off
floor when adjusting front legs.
2. Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor.
3. Close and latch the door, and place level against the front panel.
Check that dishwasher is plumb. If needed, adjust leveling leg or
add shims under rear wheel until dishwasher is plumb.
4. Repeat for other side of dishwasher.
NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to prevent their
movement when the dishwasher is operated.
5. Place level against top
front opening of tub. Check
that dishwasher is level from
side to side. If dishwasher is
not level, adjust front legs up
or down until dishwasher is
level.
Make Electrical Connection
Check “Electrical requirements” section.
You need to:
• have the correct electrical supply and recommended grounding
method.
If you are:
• direct wiring, use Option 1
• using a power supply cord, use Option 2
Option 1: Direct wire method
1. Route direct wire so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or
lower part of dishwasher tub.
2. Pull direct wire through hole in terminal box.
Helpful Tip:
• Select the proper size twist-on connectors to
connect your household wiring to 16-gauge
dishwasher wiring.
• Insert wire ends into twist-on connector.
Do not pre-twist bare wire.
• Twist connector.
• Gently tug on wires to be sure both are
secured.
3. Connect the wires as follows using twist-on connectors sized to
connect direct wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wire:
4. Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wire
hook clockwise around ground connector and under the washer.
5. Securely tighten ground connector.
6. Tighten clamp connector or conduit connector screws.
Terminal box wire:
white
black
ground connector
Power supply wire:
white
black
ground wire
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Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground connector
in terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground connector in
terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
ground wire
washer
ground
connector
ground wire
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