STEP 14: LEVEL DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT
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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,
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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.
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If your model has rear
wheels,
the height of
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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.
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legs first, access to the rear leveling bolts is maximized easing rear
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resulting in an appropriate gap to the upper cabinet, proceed to
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rear wheels. Slowly rotate the 2 bolts
counter clockwise
to raise
the back of the dishwasher, and
clockwise to lower
it. Continue
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illustrated in Figure W. Ensure all 4 legs/wheels are firmly in contact
with the floor.
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If your model has
4 leveling feet,
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the dishwasher by
individually turning the
4 legs on the bottom
of the dishwasher as
illustrated in Figure WW.
• 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
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leveling legs.
Dishwasher Installation
10
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Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges. Verify dishwasher is leveled.
Pull the dish racks half way out. They should stay put. Open and
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hitting the side of the tub. If the racks roll on their own, or the door
hits the side of tub, relevel the dishwasher.
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