Dishwasher Installation
LEVEL DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT
–
Dishwasher must be level for proper dish
rack operation, wash performance and door operation. The
dishwasher must be leveled left to right and front to back.
This ensures the dish racks will not roll in or out on their own,
circulation water will flow to the pump inlet, and the door will
close without hitting the side of the tub.
•
Remove the lower dish
rack and place a level on
the door and lower rack
track as shown in Figure V.
•
The height of the wheels
are adjusted from the front
of the dishwasher along
with the 2 front legs on the
bottom of the dishwasher.
Begin the leveling process
with the front legs by
individually turning the
front 2 legs.
By adjusting the front
legs first,access to the
rear leveling bolts
is maximized
easing rear wheel
adjustment. When
the front legs are
adjusted to a height
resulting in an
appropriate gap to
the upper cabinet,
proceed to adjust
the rear leveling
wheels by adjusting
the leveling bolts as
illustrated in Figure W. Individually turn the 2 bolts to adjust
the rear wheels. Slowly rotate the 2 bolts
counter clockwise
to raise the back
of the dishwasher, and
clockwise to
lower
it. Continue to adjust the feet and wheels until the
dishwasher is level as illustrated in Figure W. Ensure all 4
legs/wheels are firmly in contact with the floor.
•
The dishwasher is properly leveled when the level indicator
is centered left to right and front to back. Also, the
dishwasher door should close without hitting the side of the
tub.
• Replace the lower rack.
•
Pull each rack out, about halfway. Check to be sure it does
not roll back or forward on the door. If the rack moves,
adjust leveling legs.
Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges. Verify
dishwasher is leveled.
Pull the dish racks half way out. They should stay put. Open
and close the door. The door should fit in the tub opening
without hitting the side of the tub. If the racks roll on their
own, or the door hits the side of tub, re-level the dishwasher.
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Figure V
Adjust
Figure W
STEP 14
PUSH DISHWASHER INTO
FINAL POSITION (CONT.)
•
Open and close the dishwasher door to be sure it
operates smoothly, and does not rub on the adjacent
cabinet.
Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges for
panel damage or wash performance.
Check dishwasher alignment prior to opening
dishwasher door to prevent panel damage.
Make sure utility lines are not trapped or crushed behind
dishwasher. Crushed lines will restrict water flow.
Door Catches
on Cabinet Frame
Incorrect Alignment
will result in door damage
Correct
Alignment
Door Fits
and Swings back
behind cabinet frame
Figure U
STEP 13
Check that tub trim does not
contact the door at all points
Tub trim may be trimmed if
necessary to ensure proper
door operation
Top
View
Handle
Door
Tub trim
Tub frame
Do not allow tub trim to get
trapped by or come into
contact with the door
Top
View
Tub trim
trapped
by door!
Cabinet
