Dishwasher Installation
12
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
panel and control panel do not contact the adjacent
cabinets 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 13 and 14. 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.
Make certain screws are driven straight and flush to
prevent panel damage.
Method 2
Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides.
• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer
to Steps 13 and 14. Door panel and/or control panel must
not hit cabinets or countertop. Remove plug buttons. Do
not discard.
• Remove plug buttons. Do not discard.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent cabinets with the
2 Phillips special head screws provided. Refer to Figure
X. Make certain screws are driven straight and flush to
prevent panel damage. Do not screw into the cabinet face
frame.
• Install plug buttons to the side of the tub in the holes
provided.
STEP 16
CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
Connect water supply line to 90° elbow.
If using a flexible braided hose connection:
• Attach nut to 90° elbow using an adjustable wrench.
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
and/or door spring cable do not rub or contact the fill
hose or water supply line. Test by opening and closing the
door. Reroute the water supply lines if a rubbing noise or
interference occurs.
Brackets
Wood Countertop
Figure X
Solid Surface Countertop
Side Brackets
Plug buttons
Screws
Screws
Figure Y
Compression
Nut
Hot Water
Supply Line
90° Elbow
Ferrule
Bottom Left Side
STEP 15
POSITION DISHWASHER,
SECURE TO COUNTERTOP
OR CABINET (CONT.)
• Re-check that the dishwasher is squarely positioned in the
cabinet at both the top and bottom of the appliance after
mounting to the cabinets/countertop. Adjust if necessary.
• Confirm all leveling legs are in contact with the floor to
prevent the dishwasher from rocking and ensure proper
door and latch operation
STEP 15
