NOTE:
If installing a Cus-
tom Door Panel (available
on some models), please
follow the instructions
found in the Custom Door
Panel kit.
•
With dishwasher on
the wood base, check
the door balance by
opening and closing
the door.
• Door is p
roperly
balanced if, when
opened, it self closes within 20° from vertical, stays in position
from 20° to 70° and falls fully open beyond 70°.
• If necessary inc
rease or decrease tension as shown. Some
models will have 1 spring on each side and other models will
have 2 springs on one side and 1 spring on the other side.
Dishwasher Installation
• Sc
rew leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame,
approximately 1/2" from frame as shown.
NOTE:
will not require the 2 rear leveling legs.
Approx.
1/2"
STEP 3: (ON CERTAIN MODELS)
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
IMPORTANT
–
Damage will occur.
• Move the dish
washer close to the installation location and lay
it on its back.
NOTE:
Do not place the dishwasher on its side.
• Remo
ve the 4 leveling legs on the underside of the wood base
with a 15/16" socket wrench.
• Disca
rd base.
STEP 1: PREPARATION
Locate the items in the installation package:
• Sc
rews
• Junction b
ox cover
• Drain hose and clamp
• Mounting brac
kets
• Trim pieces (on some models)
• Drain hose hanger
•
Owner'
s Manual
• P
roduct samples and/or coupons
Figure I
T
oekick
R
emove 2
T
oekick Screws
STEP 4: REMOVE TOEKICK
• Remo
ve the 2 toekick screws and toekick. Set aside for use in
Step 23.
Figure J
6
Tip: Make sure door opens and closes smoothly.
Check door opening and closing. If door does not open easily or
falls too quickly, check spring cable r
outing. The cable is held in
place by “shoulders” on the pulley. Check to be sure cable has
not slipped over the pulley shoulders and is routed as shown.
STEP 2: CHECK DOOR BALANCE
Figure G
Door
closes
within
20°
Door stays in
position from
20° to 70°
Door falls fully
open beyond 70°
Side View
Figure H
Side View
Custom
door
panel
Spring
hooked
to hole
inside rail
NOTE:
The number of
springs, on each side,
will vary by model.
Front View
Make sure pully
cables are within
pulley shoulders
Increase
T
ension
Decrease
T
ension
