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Thermador Dishwasher Model DW 44Z
Placing the Dishwasher
Placing the Dishwasher
The profile strips on the sides of the dishwasher allow
the dishwasher to fit into a cabinet opening with a
width of 24" (610 mm) to 24
-1
/
4
" (616 mm). Before
sliding the dishwasher into the cabinet opening:
•
Straighten the hot water supply line and the
electrical cable (see Figure 11).
•
Level & Align (initial adjustments).
•
Guide the
drain hose
carefully (avoiding kinks in
hose) as the dishwasher is slid into the cabinet
opening.
•
Make final leveling adjustments (see FIN AL STEPS
Section).
•
To maintain the dishwasher position and alignment,
first determine which type of mount ing your
dishwasher needs:
Top Mount
is used for all types of countertops that
will not
be damaged by drilling.
•
For a top mount, position the brackets flat on
each of the top corners of the dishwasher as shown
in Figure 10A.
Side Mount
is used when there is a granite, marble
or other hard natural surface counter top that
could be damaged by drilling.
•
For a side mount, bend the brackets, then position
them as shown in Figure 10B.
•
D rive Mounting Screws (see Figure 3) through the
holes in the brackets. See Figure 10A or 10B.
•
Connect the drain hose, hot water supply line and
electrical connections as described in the following
sections.
Figure 10
A. Mounting bracket for
mounting to under
countertop
Figure 11
Leve
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A
A
B
B. Mounting bracket
bent for mounting to
side of cabinets
