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Step 6: Preparing the Dishwasher
Ensure that the circuit breaker and water supply valve are turned off before
proceeding with the following steps.
Before you move or lay down the dishwasher for installation, make sure to adjust
the height of the legs so the legs are as short as possible. This prevents the legs from
breaking. Level the dishwasher by adjusting the height of the legs after you have the
dishwasher in place.
1. Make sure there are no kinks and that the hose is not bent at any extreme angles
that could constrict the flow of water.
2. Remove the junction box cover located at the bottom front right of the dishwasher
using a screwdriver, and then Install the strain relief (Figure 4 - C). Make sure to keep
the junction box cover you removed. It is used in Step 11, Wiring Connections.
3. If the countertop is made of wood or a material that is not damaged by drilling,
attach the two Installation brackets that were supplied with the dishwasher using the
supplied screws (Figure 4 - A). They will be used in Step 9, Securing the Dishwasher
installing the dishwasher
Do not overtighten the 90° elbow.
Doing so may damage the water inlet valve and cause a water
leak.
Figure 4
CAUTION