COMPONENT ACCESS
KitchenAid 2013 Stainless Steel Tall Tub Dishwasher
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Door Spring Adjustment
1. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power.
2. Remove the dishwasher from the installation.
3. With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it
from tipping, open and close the door a few times. IF the
door closes or falls open under its own weight, the door
tension will need to be adjusted.
4. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from
the rear leg of dishwasher. See figure 1.
5. Using a 5/16” nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw
from the tensioner.
6. The screw can be put into one of 3 holes (1, 2, 3) in the
front leg of dishwasher, see figure 1. If the door closes by
itself, move the tensioner to a lower-numbered hole and
replace screw.
7. Reattach door spring to rear leg.
NOTE
: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be
secured at same holes.
Water Inlet and Drain Hose
Drain loop must be higher than drain to prevent
siphoning.
Water Inlet Components
Adjustable Door Springs, Wheels, Water Inlet and Drain Hose
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Inlet Hose
Water Inlet
Drain Hose Loop
Drain Hose
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To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the rear
leg of dishwasher.
Using a
⁵⁄₁₆
" nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the
tensioner.
The screw can be put into one of 3 holes (1, 2, 3) in the front leg of
dishwasher. If the door closes by itself, move the tensioner to a
lower-numbered hole and replace screw. Reattach door spring to
rear leg.
NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be secured
at same holes.
When door is unlatched, if door opens by itself, move the
tensioner to a higher-numbered hole and replace the screw.
Reattach door spring to rear leg.
NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be secured
at same holes.
IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when
moving the dishwasher. Slowly move dishwasher completely into
cabinet opening. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose,
power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and
cabinet. Remove cardboard from under dishwasher.
NOTES:
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It is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening. Do
not remove insulation blanket – the blanket reduces the sound
level.
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If using power cord, make sure to route end through hole in
cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening.
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For models with water softener, make sure that the drain hose
stays on the hanger that is on the right-hand side and is
tucked in on the side of the unit.
Align front of dishwasher door panel with front of cabinet doors.
You may need to adjust alignment to be even with your cabinets.
Figure 1
