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Align front of dishwasher door panel with front of cabinet doors.
You may need to adjust alignment to be even with your cabinets.
Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. Close and
latch the door, and place level against the front panel. Check that
dishwasher is centered from front to back in the opening. If
needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is plumb. Repeat for
other side of dishwasher.
Helpful Tip: Push up on front of dishwasher to raise dishwasher
off the ground to adjust front legs. With some installations, it may
be easier to adjust the front leg using the
³⁄₁₆
" hex head socket or
adjustable wrench.
Place level against top front opening of tub. Check that
dishwasher is level from side-to-side. If dishwasher is not level,
adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is level.
Connect to Water Supply
Be sure rubber washer is properly seated in fitting. Slide the
³⁄₄
"
fitting up to the valve and hand tighten to avoid cross-threading.
Hand tighten until the coupling is tight.
Using pliers, check the tightness of the coupling. An additional
¹⁄₄
to
¹⁄₂
turn may be required to seal the rubber gasket.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
Place paper towel under 90° elbow fitting. Turn on water supply
and check for leaks. If leak occurs, repeat previous step.
If needed, see website for animated representation of this step.
Visit www.kitchenaid.com/watersupply under FAQ tab.
